Aberfoyle Community Centre - Adult Literacy Volunteer
About this opportunity
About the Program The Aberfoyle Community Centre Adult Literacy Tutor assists the Adult Literacy Coordinator to deliver a professional and accessible adult literacy program to all enrolled students.
Key Tasks
- Consult with the Adult Literacy Coordinator about the needs of student(s) and assist student(s) in meeting student’s learning goals.
- Notify the Adult Literacy Coordinator of requests for any materials/resources that might be helpful in meeting those needs.
- Inform the Adult Literacy Coordinator of any issues that you and/or your student(s) might have.
- Help maintain a learning environment that is non-threatening and encouraging.
- Help provide student(s) with a sense of progress and achievement that encourages them to explore further options.
- Record progress/achievements in student’s file.
- Participate in event/activity preparation and setting up/removal of equipment.
- Adhering to all Safe Work Procedures and report all incidents, hazards, near misses and accidents as soon as reasonably practicable.
- Attend staff/volunteer team meetings.
Skills & Knowledge
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Can follow instructions.
- Enthusiasm and initiative.
- Ability to relate to people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Sensitivity to people with widely varying degrees of skills and abilities.
- Ability to communicate effectively through highly developed oral and written
English language skills. - Ability to relate to people from a diverse range of backgrounds.
- Ability to be reliable, flexible, with a willingness to learn and be part of a team.
- Physically capable of carrying out the required duties.
Time Commitment: Program sessions are held every Tuesdays from 9.30am to 11.30am and Thursdays 9.30am to 11.30am during school term.
Some additional hours may be requested for replacing other volunteers who are on leave and/or at special events.
Special Requirements
- Must possess and provide a Department of Human Services (DHS) “Not Prohibited” Working with Children Check prior to commencement.
If you think this opportunity suits you, please apply!
Additional requirements
Working with Children Check *.
*Please note:
It’s important that organisations continue to monitor and follow the advice and guidelines of both State or Territory, and Federal Governments in relation to the latest COVID-19 requirements.
* As each organisation provides different levels/types of insurance, volunteers are reminded to check with the organisation as to the type of insurance provided for volunteers (e.g. Voluntary Workers Personal Accident Insurance).
* Best practice volunteer involvement recommends that a volunteer role should not be
more than 15-16 hours per week.
Tuesdays from 9.30am to 11.30am and Thursdays 9.30am to 11.30am during school term.
Suitable for- Centrelink Volunteers
- Skilled Volunteers
- Tutoring & Coaching