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yconnect? Homework Club Tutor
Volunteer position profile
POSITION TITLE: yconnect? Homework Club Tutor
LOCATION: West Richmond, Fitzroy and
Abbotsford Primary Schools
DEPARTMENT: Volunteer Development
POSITION REPORTS TO: yconnect? Homework Club Convenor
LENGTH OF ASSIGNMENT: Ongoing
DAYS AND TIMES: Approx 1.5 hours at school
per week (Mon, Tue or Wed)
Position context:
The Red Cross yconnect? group (aimed at volunteers aged between 18-35 years) is an innovative unit solely run by young and dynamic volunteers. yconnect? have developed projects to provide valuable and worthwhile positive volunteer experiences for the young people in our community. The programs offer a variety of benefits to those involved, which gives back to the community in which they live.
The Homework Club Program is essentially a support group for primary aged children, often from non-English speaking backgrounds. We offer a one-hour after school session every week. The primary aim of this program is to facilitate an environment which allows children to receive help with homework projects and further the child's academic progress while providing positive role models and social interaction for participants.
Position summary
The yconnect? Homework Club Tutor is responsible for providing homework support and friendship to primary school aged children. This position is aimed at supplementing the role teachers and parents play in supporting children’s learning and development needs
Principal responsibilities of the role:
- work cooperatively with the Convenor and other volunteers in the program
- work with the school to ensure that the needs of the clients are being met
- support the learning needs of children involved in the program principally by assisting them with their weekly homework
Specific requirements:
- interest in providing a humanitarian service, and ability to work within the Fundamental principles of Red Cross
- understanding of the Red Cross vision and mission to support vulnerable people
- ability to work within operational policies & procedures, and maintain confidentiality
- ability to work as part of a team and independently
- ability to communicate effectively
- ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds
- willingness to attend training related to this role and Red Cross
- satisfactory results from a Police Records Check, and reference checks
More information
For further information please contact Winni Nganga:
Email: yconnectvic@redcross.org.au
phone: 03 8327 7715
NB: Red Cross does not engage volunteers for more than 2 days a week in total.
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