Bright Futures UK is the only charity dedicated to providing complete and inclusive education support for children and young people facing serious illness. We understand firsthand how a long-term ...
Online Tutor to Young People with Serious, Long-Term Illness
Contact person
Rebecca Grosvenor
#98797
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Summary
Bright Futures UK are looking for warm and energetic volunteer tutors to provide educational support in a range of subjects, from Primary to A-Level.
Detailed description
Bright Futures UK are looking for warm and energetic volunteer tutors to provide educational support in a range of subjects, from Primary to A-Level, and a fun, safe space for young people living with serious illness.
Deliver online tutoring sessions, supported by our programme team, for just one hour per week flexibly to fit around your studies!
What are we looking for?
- Subject Knowledge: Strong understanding of subject concepts and theories.
- Teaching Skills: Ability to explain ideas in a clear and engaging way.
- Empathy and Patience: Kind and understanding nature, especially towards those facing health challenges.
- Consistent availability for the agreed-upon time commitment for a minimum of 14 weeks.
- Commitment to safeguarding policies and reporting any concerns to the BFUK Team
What difference will you make?
- Academic Progress: Help young people stay on track with their studies despite their health challenges, ensuring they do not fall behind.
- Confidence Builder: Provide a stable and encouraging presence that helps build the students' confidence and resilience.
- Future Opportunities: Equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed.
What will you gain?
- Enhanced DBS will be provided
- Safeguarding Level One Training
- Skill Development opportunities
- Direct experience working with children and young people
As a charity that supports children and young people, we make safeguarding individuals our top priority. For this reason, all volunteers are subject to an enhanced criminal record and disclosures check. We also ask all volunteers to adhere to our Safeguarding, Equality and Confidentiality policies. These are nothing to worry about and if you have any questions, our team are happy to support you.
What we will provide to volunteers
💸 Reimbursement of costs
🤝 Extra support
About Bright Futures UK
Bright Futures UK is the only charity dedicated to providing complete and inclusive education support for children and young people facing serious illness. We understand firsthand how a long-term illness can disrupt not only a young person’s health, but also their education, friendships, and future opportunities. Our mission is simple: to bridge the gap between education and illness by offering personalised, flexible support to young people across the UK whose learning has been interrupted by prolonged health conditions.