Activity and Homework Club volunteer
The activity club is for students aged 5 – 11 years from the local community. It has been set up to aid pupils and support families with enrichment activities and help with homework when required.
Tasks
- Be available for 2 hours each week to facilitate the Homework and Activity Club
- Setting up and clearing away after the sessions
- Welcoming children as they arrive, making sure that they feel at ease
- Monitoring the numbers attending sessions
- Planning and overseeing enrichment activities - board games, crafts, puzzles etc
- Guiding and supporting children in the completion of their homework
- Keep good levels of communication with parents and carers to ensure students' needs are being met
- Liaise with library staff regarding health and safety and housekeeping
- Listen to children read
- Supporting parents with their children's learning
- Read stories to children
Skills and experience
- Warm, friendly and approachable reception with our customers
- Ability to engage in a positive way with children views and opinions
- Have an interest in helping children to achieve and learn new skills
- Be innovative in your approach and try to make learning fun
- Have good communication and listening skills
- Computer Literate
- Be able to accept responsibility for conducting a session
Other information
- Training given
- Minimum age for this role is 16 yrs
- DBS required
