DIGITAL DEN - HOMEWORK CLUB

Family Gateway volunteers make a vital contribution to our aims. We recognise the added value that volunteers bring to our organisation and those who use our services. Our volunteers inform our work and help us to develop, and we can support volunteers to learn skills and achieve personal development during their time with us. We recruit volunteers using our “Barefoot Professional Model” which means we recruit people from our local community who have a range of life experiences that they can use to support other people who come to Family Gateway for support. A description of the Homework club, Digital Den volunteer role is below.

DIGITAL DEN

We’re excited to launch our new Homework Club, Digital Den for children and young people aged 6-16yrs. We would like support to provide academic support, encouragement, and a safe, welcoming environment for students to complete their homework, build study skills, and grow their academic confidence.

Key Responsibilities

• Academic Support: Guide children and young people with their homework across various subjects.
• Skill Building: Support children and young people in developing effective study habits, organisational skills, use resources such as internet and books.
• Environment: Foster a positive, inclusive, and calm learning atmosphere where children feel comfortable asking questions.
• Session Setup/Takedown: Assist staff in preparing the physical space (tables, chairs, stationery, laptops) before the session and clearing away afterward.
• Safeguarding: Remain alert to the well-being of young people and report any safeguarding incidents to the designated staff member immediately

Skills

Educational Background: would be amazing but not essential.

· Basic knowledge of the primary or secondary school curriculum.

· Interpersonal Skills: Friendly, patient and the ability to build rapport with children and young people.

· Communication: Good listening and communication skills.

· Reliability: Commitment to your scheduled shifts and punctuality