1-1 Online Tutor [20676]

Volunteer Tutors Organisation

Volunteer Tutors Organisation provides free one to one tuition to children and young people (aged 8-18) to help tackle the attainment gap in Scotland. We work with young people from diverse backgrounds including those from low income families, care experience, EAL, or those faced with perceived barriers to learning.

Our volunteers are responsible for developing a person-centred tutoring experience online. A key part of this role is relationship building, mentoring, instilling confidence, and empowering young people through education. Volunteers from a range of diverse backgrounds and experiences are welcome.

2 hours per week (1 hour tutoring and up to 1 hour to prepare) Due to the nature of our work, we expect a 6 month commitment.

What will I be doing?

  • Working one to one with a young person who requires tutoring support online.
    Relationship building and mentoring
    Instilling a growth mind set towards learning
    Monitoring and recording progress of learning and keeping in contact with your assigned Learning Communities Coordinator.
    Tutoring in English, Maths and potentially other subjects, dependant on experience.
    Sourcing and creating engaging ways to support pupils’ skills and learning.

Basic Information

Teaching / Tutoring / Supporting Learners
  • Social benefits: improving companionship, tackling social isolation, and increasing social capital
  • Mental well-being: improving confidence, purpose, and life satisfaction
  • Instrumental benefits – developing new skills and knowledge, gaining awards and qualifications, increasing employability

Volunteer Commitment

Daily
1 per week
Long-term volunteer = over six months
Yes

Accessibility and Inclusion

Yes
Mental, Learning, Physical
Yes
Conversational
No
Yes
No gender restriction

Requirements

18
None
No

Training and Induction

Process and Logistics

Application form, CV, References required, Informal chat, Formal interview
Public Liability
Yes
Yes