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Volunteer Development Scotland Ltd. (also known as Volunteer Scotland).
Charity registered in Scotland SC013740 and a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland, No. SC106743. Our registered Office is Jubilee House, Forthside Way, Stirling. FK8 1QZ

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Homework Club Volunteer

The BME (Black Minority and Ethnic) Homework club is an after school club for families who have English as a second language. Volunteers will be involved in planning, preparing and supervising activities for the children. They will also be working one to one with families and carers, to help them to support their children complete their homework and improve their English. Volunteers will help to prepare snacks and drinks and encourage attendees to engage with activities.

It takes place every Wednesday during term time from 3.30-4.30pm.

Experience required

Ideally, the volunteer should have experience in teaching or working with those with English as a second language. They should be friendly, encouraging and outgoing and able to support the staff in implementing health and safety procedures. Please note: this role is subject to a Disclosure check.

Travel details

Goodtrees Neighbourhood Centre 5 Moredunvale Place Edinburgh EH17 7LB Edinburgh

Travel expenses

Regular volunteers are entitled to claim up to £3.60 per day for travel expenses (£4.50 if multiple buses are required) and up to £3 per day for lunch expenses, providing that they volunteer for 4 hours or more on that day, and that they present their manager/supervisor with the valid receipts

Support
Training details

Training provided.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 21

Availability
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Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Volunteers (aged 21-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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