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Cardinal Hume Centre
The Centre gives homeless young people, families in need and individuals living in poverty the support they need to realise their full potential. The Centre focuses on four areas of need: income, housing, education and skills, and legal status. We believe that by helping early, we can prevent disadvantage in childhood from having a long lasting detrimental impact in later life. Our workforce is…
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Description

We have a study support club for 12 - 21 year olds on Wednesdays 4 - 6pm, term time only, providing a quiet, supportive environment for young people to receive help with their studies. We are especially seeking volunteers who can assist with GCSE & A' Level Sciences (Chemistry and Physics) as well as Maths.

The young people are coming from either our on-site hostel, a youth club across the road or they are part of families we are already supporting.  We are looking for volunteers with ideally some teaching experience (paid, voluntary or in your personal life) and/or a subject specialism. 

"The Cardinal Hume Centre is a wonderful charity that has so much to offer. As a volunteer here you are made to feel valued and appreciated, and with everything being so well organised your skills and time are made the most of"  Centre Volunteer

 

Who will I be helping?

The young people come from our on-site hostel, St Andrews Youth Club and older siblings of children who access our other services.

How does this role make a difference?

Homework Club is part of our delivery of family and young people support services, in order that low income and vulnerable families have improved access to services, employment opportunities and life chances.

What are we looking for?

  • Ideally you have some experience supporting others with their learning
  • You have a subject specialism that you can help with – please contact us to find out if your subject is needed.  This can change depending on who attends the club.
  • You are friendly, patient and build rapport easily with this age group.

How will you be supported?

  • You will be supported by the Family Services Manager and team. 
  • You will have access to wide range of e-learning topics. 
  • You will be reimbursed for travel expenses.
Duties

Volunteers come to our Family Services at the Centre in Pimlico and are matched with a young person who requires support.  Volunteers commit to one session a week for at least one academic term.

Who will the volunteers be working with?
Family Services staff, other volunteers and our Volunteer Coordinator
Training
No formal training is needed. We have an e-learning platform with lots of topics good for future career and life!
Volunteers are supported by Family Services staff and other volunteers so lots of opportunities to learn.

Time commitment

We ask for one academic terms but ideally you will stay with us for two. We ask volunteers to come weekly as much as possible. It's good for the children and staff to know regular volunteers.
Wednesdays, 4 - 6pm, at The Cardinal Hume Centre SW1P 2BG
Application deadline

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This organisation is one of our community partner organisations.

Like all volunteer recruiters we work with, they have signed up to our service standards, agreeing to abide by our policy on partnership working to keep you safe and supported whilst you volunteer.

You’ll never be out of pocket for volunteering through us – with in-London travel expenses to and from your volunteering guaranteed.

In addition, the team here at Students’ Union UCL Volunteering Service is here to support you throughout your volunteering journey – you can get in touch with us at any time.