Activity and Homework Club volunteer

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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 & 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