Volunteer spec:
Education and Mentoring volunteers will work closely with individual pupils and so will need to be able to relate well to children and be sensitive and empathic. You will need to be non-judgemental and have good communication and listening skills. You should also be able to motivate and encourage others.
• Health and Safety
• Building the mentoring relationship
• Expectations
• Listening and communication skills
GCSE Support
Project coordinator: Position vacant - apply now!
What: Assisting GCSE pupils with maths and science revision. The project is hopefully going to expand to encompass other subjects as well as offer students the opportunity to help out as classroom assistants. This is excellent experience for anyone thinking of applying to do a PGCE.
When and where: Sir Henry Cooper School on Orchard Park on weekdays during school hours. Times and dates of sessions will be arranged with the school.
How to apply: complete HUSSO application form (available to download at the bottom of the page) and return to the Volunteering Hub. Deadline for applications is Monday 6th February. Applicants will be notified with the results of their application later on in the week.
Primary Reading Support
Project coordinator: Lotti Johnson
What: Helping primary schoolchildren (especially boys) with their reading and helping them to develop a love of books and reading.
When and where: This project takes place at Ings Primary School in Hull. The project currently has two groups which visit the school weekly, one group on Wednesday mornings and one on Thursday mornings.
Application Process: complete HUSSO application form (available to download at the bottom of the page) and return to the Volunteering Hub. Deadline for applications is Monday 6th February. Applicants will be notified with the results of their application later on in the week.
UCAS Support Project
Project coordinator: Role vacant
What: This is a new project which aims to help sixth form students with filling in their UCAS forms and personal statements. University students can also share their own experiences of applying to university and the admissions process.
When and Where: This is a new project and we hope to get it up and running shortly at local schools. Volunteering will take place at lunchtimes (approx 1-1.30pm at the school) or as an after school session (approx 3.30-4.15pm). Let us know when you would be available and we will try to work out a time which is good for the group.
How to apply: complete HUSSO application form (available to download at the bottom of the page) and return to the Volunteering Hub. Deadline for applications is Monday 6th February. Applicants will be notified with the results of their application later on in the week.
