Mentoring; Literacy and Learning Support
About this opportunity
Volunteering with EdConnect Australia is mightily rewarding.
EdConnect Australia’s volunteers help students throughout the school year in a myriad of different ways. Volunteers of all ages, and from all walks of life, bring new skills, new stories and new faces into the lives of students within the school environment, to enrich students’ lives, often bringing stability and a trusted confidant where it may be lacking in a young person’s life. EdConnect provides the framework to match volunteers with young people in schools, who just need extra help and guidance to enhance their academic and social achievement.
EdConnect’s training will help prepare you for your volunteer role. EdConnect’s team is here to help make sure your EdConnect volunteering is rewarding, impactful and memorable. During the year, EdConnect’s ConnectEd initiatives make sure there are various online and in-person events to attend, from volunteer catch-ups, refresher training and workshops to more formal functions - all a great way to connect with like-minded people, changing lives like you, with other students in other schools.
EdConnect’s volunteers are principally placed within government schools – we hope one of our partner schools is convenient to you.
Additional requirements
National Police Certificate *. Working with Children Check *.
A strong belief in the willingness of young people to thrive and achieve. A readiness to share your skills and knowledge and take an interest in your student or students. Reliability and demonstrated commitment to your volunteering role.
Position skills – Enthusiasm for sharing your knowledge and expertise; Respectful; Interested; An excellent listener; Supportive, including willingness to provide constructive feedback to help your student(s) learn and grow; Patience; Empathy; and Positivity.
Provide 2 x personal or professional referees who have known you for two years or more. ID check required. Nationally Coordinated Criminal History check (NCCHC) and Working With Children Check required or willing to obtain via Ed Connect (fee reimbursed after two months). Attend interview & complete training. A good grasp of English.
The time you give is up to you. Your volunteering will be during school terms, during school hours, a minimum of 1 hour per week on a day that suits the school and volunteer.
Suitable for- Centrelink Volunteers
- Families with Children
- People with disability
- Skilled Volunteers
- Work Experience
- Companionship & Social Support
- Education & Training
- Tutoring & Coaching
A comprehensive orientation, relevant and interesting free workshops and resources.
ReimbursementNo travel reimbursement available.