The Volunteer Centre runs 2 main projects that involve volunteering within schools. These are School Tutoring and also a Volunteer Mentor Project.
School Tutoring
If you would like to gain an insight into what it is like to be a teacher or you enjoy working with kids then this is the project for you! You can volunteer as a general classroom assistant for one morning/afternoon per week in a local primary school.
Students who complete 8 - 10 weeks on the scheme will receive a certificate.
Due to the popularity of the scheme and the limited number of spaces we are able to provide, all volunteers will be asked to complete a few short questions explaining why you would like to be involved with the scheme etc. and decisions about places will be made on the basis of these questions.
We are also looking for someone to fill the role of School Tutor Coordinator this year helping to ensure the smooth running of the tutoring scheme, organising tutor meetings and socials, and to feedback to the Volunteer Centre on how the scheme is going.
If you are interested in volunteering on the scheme or would like further information, please email Karen at K.L.Thompson@bath.ac.uk. Please note that there is only one intake to this scheme per academic year.
What training is given?
Training is given to students on the School Tutor Scheme as part of SORTED, the Students’ Union training scheme. Please note that there are 2 training sessions you will need to attend to become a volunteer for this scheme. The first session is on Wednesday 18th November from 2.15pm to 3.45pm, this will explain all about the scheme. The other session is on child protection and there are 2 dates you can choose from - either Monday 26th October from 5.15pm- 6.45pm or Wednesday 2nd November 2.15pm - 3.45pm. Successful applicants will be contacted to sign-up to one of these child protection sessions.
All volunteers will have to be police checked due to volunteering with children. These checks are carried out by the CRB (Criminal Records Bureau).
After training and your CRB being processed we will put you in contact with your placement school and you will begin your placement in January.
Once you become a volunteer you will find our ‘Volunteer Policy’ a very useful guide. This handbook will tell you all you need to know about your rights and responsibilities as a volunteer.
Role Descriptions
School Tutor profile
School Tutor Coordinator profile
How to apply
If you would like to apply for a place on the School Tutoring Scheme for the academic year 2009 - 2010 please complete the School Tutoring Scheme application form and email this to K.L.Thompson@bath.ac.uk by no later than 5pm on Friday 9th October 2009. If you would also like to be considered for the role of School Tutor Coordinator please state this in your email when sending your completed application form. Thank you!