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School volunteers are selected via an application and interview process. Click the 'Register interest in this opportunity' button to join the mailing list and you will receive more information once recruitment starts in October. 

The Access Project supports pupils from under-resourced backgrounds to access top universities. We are looking for undergraduates, postgraduates, staff, and alumni who would be able to tutor a young person aged 14-16, online, one hour a week in term-time Autumn 2024- Summer 2025 to support them with their academic studies. 

•Support a young person in a subject of your choice to achieve the GCSE grades they deserve and to fulfil their potential. 

•Build transferable skills, experience and knowledge through ongoing training and development as part of the role. 

•Students supported by The Access Project typically achieve a grade higher at GCSE and are twice more likely than their peers to progress to a top-third ranked university. 

No prior teaching or tutoring experience necessary, we provide a full comprehensive training and induction to help you build the confidence to be the best volunteer you can be. 

Interested? You’ll need to: 

· Either be currently studying for an undergraduate degree or have an undergraduate degree/equivalent professional qualification. 

· Either have an A Level subject or an undergraduate degree in a subject you wish to tutor at GCSE level. 

· Be able to spare one hour a week in school term time over the next academic year to tutor (starting Sept/Oct 2024), plus 30 mins a week preparation time. 

· Be prepared to undertake an enhanced DBS check (criminal records check) and provide two references (personal or professional). 

How does it work? 

1. Sign up at www.theaccessproject.org.uk/volunteer 

2. Sign up to any of our 2.5 hour training sessions over the summer, there are various dates so you can find one that suits you: During this session you’ll learn everything you need to know for your weekly one1 hour tutoring sessions. 

3. You’ll complete a DBS check (criminal records check) and an online safeguarding course. 

4. We’ll match you with a student who is looking for support in your subject. In particular, we are seeing high demand from our students for support with sciences and maths. Volunteers who are able to support in either of these subjects would be particularly welcome. There are also many opportunities for volunteer tutors in other subjects including humanities and languages. 

More information and sign up at: https://www.theaccessproject.org.uk/volunteer 

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparing the bar and kiosk area before a show, ensuring the area is clean and tidy.

• To assist with customer orders.

• Preparing and serving drinks for customers.

• To use the till and count money accurately to give correct change to customers.

• To welcome customers to the Albany bar and kiosk and provide good customer service.

• To help with any ad-hoc tasks that the Events team may need assistance with.

Established in 2002, IntoUniversity works to raise the aspirations and attainment of young people in socially disadvantaged areas. We have 41 centres and extension projects across England, that provide Academic Support, primary and secondary school workshops, university application support and mentoring for young people. Our Coventry Centre, opened in 2018, in partnership with the University of Warwick and already has made a massive difference to the lives of hundreds of young people.

We have an exclusive opportunity for University of Warwick students to act as mentors in supporting our young people to achieve their academic, social and future goals

Acting as a role model, you will support their learning, increase their knowledge of university and boost their confidence. Providing 1:1 support you will see the young person develop over the year, evidencing your contribution to their future success.

Mentors will gain skills in leadership, communication and problem solving while making a real difference to the life chances of their mentee. This is an excellent opportunity for those interested in working in education or who would like to gain experience working with young people

We are are looking for mentors who are able to support with our group mentoring programme. This will be on:  

Monday 28th October 2024, 10:30 AM - 15:00 PM at IntoUniversity Coventry
Tuesday 29th October 2024, 11:00 AM - 16:00 PM at the University of Warwick

Do you like meeting new people?
Are you good at chatting to people you’ve just met?

If the answer to these questions is YES, you could be one of the people we’re looking for. Canley Chit Chat aims to connect older and younger generations and help ease loneliness and isolation. The volunteer role is to serve tea, coffee and cakes, spend time talking to the local residents and to help clear up after the session. Volunteering takes place at Canley Community Centre between 9.30 to 12.

Canley Chit Chat aims to connect older and younger generations and help ease loneliness and isolation. We will be visiting Canley Community Centre and joining local Canley residents for tea and activities, providing friendly conversation and companionship. The volunteer role is to serve tea, coffee and cakes, spend time talking to the local residents and to help clear up after the session. Volunteers also join residents in trying out a different craft activity each week. 

This is a relatively new volunteering project set up through student society Autism at Warwick, but open to all autistic students at the University (you do not need a formal diagnosis to take part). 

We will be matching current autistic Warwick students with autistic sixth formers in local schools/colleges in one-to-one mentoring relationships. 

This will help young people to maximise their success in education, as well as to consider the possibilities offered by university and better understand the support that may be available to autistic students. Enabling them to speak to current university students will provide a clear example of success, and allow them to ask questions to a supportive peer. The project will also aim to improve students’ transition between school and university environments. As well as supporting young people with the path to university, the project aims to support young students with general study, employability, and life skills, with the mentors acting as a friendly and familiar face for the young people to share challenges and experiences in an understanding environment.

Volunteers will be supported with in-depth training prior to starting, and there will always be someone on hand to answer any questions. You will not be sent out to a school on your own and abandoned there - the aim is for this to be a supportive project for mentors and mentees alike! 

The project will start with a few hours of mandatory training and DBS checks in Term One. In Term Two, the mentoring sessions will begin. They will be 40 minutes long and will occur every other week on Wednesday afternoons for a total of 4 sessions.

All activities related to the Autism Mentoring Project (including meetings, training, the sessions, and travel time) can be logged to count towards a Warwick Volunteers Certificate and the Warwick Award.

Why take part? 

• Help the next generation of autistic students 

• Meet other autistic students at Warwick 

• Gain skills

• Improve your CV

About CoachBright

CoachBright is a social mobility charity, which aims to make education fairer. We do this by pairing volunteers with pupils from less-advantaged backgrounds, providing them with academic coaching that aims to improve their grades, confidence, independence and resilience. 

With the support of a fantastic community of university student volunteers, we are able to provide pupils with relatable role models who support them in working towards their goals. 

The Role: Online A-Level Coach

• You will be responsible for planning and delivering weekly academic coaching sessions to 3-5 pupils.
• Your coaching will be in an A-Level suject requested by our partner schools and a subject you're confident in
• Sessions will run online (usually over Zoom)
• Sessions will take place on the same day at the same time each week
• You will form part of a wider community of volunteers, both on your programme and beyond!

By volunteering with us, you will…

• Help young people from disadvantaged backgrounds build confidence, independence and resilience in their learning
• Gain transferable skills in leadership, communication, and relationship building
• Be given the opportunity to learn and develop coaching skills which are becoming increasingly valuable in the workplace 
• Gain experience in education and working with young people
• Boost your CV and employability
• Receive a SSAT accreditation - a formal student leadership accreditation worth £500!
• Gain a professional, factual reference 

Logistics

Our programmes are over 1 school term. Our Autumn programmes will run from the end of October until the start of December. This translates into:

• Launch session - fun activities led by CoachBright staff, to help you get to know the pupils you'll be supporting (1-2 hours)
• 6 - 8 academic coaching sessions (1 hour - 1 hour 15 minutes )
• Graduation - some partner schools opt for a Graduation, where pupils are taken to a University, gain a glimpse into University life and receive certificates celebrating their hard work on the programme.

You will also be expected to allocate approximately 45-60 minutes a week to planning sessions for your pupils.

Before beginning your coaching programme, you will attend a 3 hour training session (either in-person or online) with the team, where you will learn coaching skills and techniques, session planning, and safeguarding.

We look forward to hearing from you and helping us make education fairer! 

About CoachBright

CoachBright is a social mobility charity, which aims to make education fairer. We do this by pairing volunteers with pupils from less-advantaged backgrounds, providing them with academic coaching that aims to improve their grades, confidence, independence and resilience. 

With the support of a fantastic community of university student volunteers, we are able to provide pupils with relatable role models who support them in working towards their goals. 

The Role: Key Stage 3 - GCSE Academic Coach

• You will be responsible for planning and delivering weekly academic coaching sessions to 3-5 pupils.
• Your coaching will be in either Maths, English or Science (your preference!)
• Sessions will run face-to-face at one of our partner schools, or online
• Sessions will take place on the same day at the same time each week
• You will form part of a wider community of volunteers, both on your programme and beyond!

By volunteering with us, you will…

• Help young people from disadvantaged backgrounds build confidence, independence and resilience in their learning
• Gain transferable skills in leadership, communication, and relationship building
• Be given the opportunity to learn and develop coaching skills which are becoming increasingly valuable in the workplace 
• Gain experience in education and working with young people
• Boost your CV and employability
• Receive a SSAT accreditation - a formal student leadership accreditation worth £500!
• Gain a professional, factual reference 

Logistics

Our programmes are over 1 school term. Our Autumn programmes will run from the end of October until the start of December. These programmes are in schools all across the West Midlands, and we will try our best to place you on a programme that is convenient to your address. We also run online programmes, depending on your preference. All travel expenses will be reimbursed by CoachBright.This translates into:

• Launch session - fun activities led by CoachBright staff, to help you get to know the pupils you'll be supporting (1-2 hours)
• 6 academic coaching sessions (1 hour - 1 hour 15 minutes )
• Graduation - some partner schools opt for a Graduation, where pupils are taken to a local University, gain a glimpse into University life and receive certificates celebrating their hard work on the programme.

You will also be expected to allocate approximately 45-60 minutes a week to planning sessions for your pupils.

Before beginning your coaching programme, you will attend a 3 hour training session (either in-person or online) with the team, where you will learn coaching skills and techniques, session planning, and safeguarding.

We look forward to hearing from you and helping us make education fairer! 

Sessions will take place during the lunch time and mostly last approximatly 1 hour. Volunteers will also need to factor in time to travel to the school and back to campus. Transport to and from the school will be provided.

Training sessions will be provided in Term 1 (Dates TBC) but they are not mandatory and will mainly be to get to know each other and learn the rules of the games!

Sessions generally take place during lunch times and mostly last approximatly 1 hour.  Volunteers need to be available half an hour either side to factor in their travel.