Adult Literacies Volunteer

• Adult Basic Education

• VO94511

Adult Basic Education supports individuals and small groups of young people and adult learners to develop their literacy, numeracy and ICT skills. Some learners also work towards an SQA qualification up to SCQF Level 4.

This is an opportunity to support adult learners, under the supervision of a Group Tutor, and develop skills and experience in the field of adult literacies. Before volunteering with a group, all volunteers are required to complete a Professional Development Award (PDA) in Supporting Adult Literacies Learners. Volunteers are well supported to achieve the award and will gain practical experience of delivering adult literacies in a group setting. The PDA will be delivered through blended learning – both online and face to face. Following successful completion of the PDA, volunteers will be allocated to an ABE group.

Experience required

• Be approachable, friendly and encouraging
• Have good communication skills
• Display patience and good listening skills
• Have an ability to be discreet and be able to maintain confidentiality
• Treat learners with sensitivity and respect
• Be able to use their own initiative - but know when to ask for help when required
• Be open to taking directions
• Possess good basic IT skills
• Understand the importance of data protection principles.
• Hold a minimum of SCQF level 5 in Literacy and Numeracy or equivalent.

Travel details

Opportunities are available across Fife; Dunfermline, South and West Fife, Cowdenbeath, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes, North East Fife and Levenmouth.

Travel expenses

Travel expenses reimbursed at public transport rates.

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Training details

All volunteers will take part in an induction session. Volunteers are required to complete an SQA Professional Development Award in Supporting Adult Literacies Learners (PDA SALL) prior to volunteering with learners. Volunteers have access to Fife Council’s elearning. Volunteers are offered further CPD opportunities, eg PDA in Dyslexia.
More information about the PDA SALL is available on SQA’s website at PDA Support Adult Literacies Learning SCQF level 6 - SQA)

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

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Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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This volunteering opportunity is also advertised across Fife.

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