Education Health & Well-being Mental Health

Volunteer Tutor to Young People with Serious Illness

Bright Futures UK are looking for warm, energetic, and experienced volunteer tutors to provide educational support remotely and a fun, safe space for young people living with serious illness.

Skills:

Listening & Communication Resilience & Staying Positive Digital Literacy & IT Skills Emotional Intelligence & Empathy

Age: 18 - 100

When: Flexible

Where: Remote

Starting from as little as one hour per week, you will:

Offer engaging and dynamic online tutoring sessions to support a young person.
Help to combat social isolation through fun and engaging tutoring sessions.

You are the perfect fit if you have:

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.

Your valuable time and experience will make a difference by:

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.

In return, Bright Futures UK will support you by:

Covering all expenses and materials used
Providing DBS where needed
Training you in safeguarding and other skill development opportunities
Keeping in contact throughout your programme to ensure you feel comfortable and capable

What is next?

If you are ready to make a difference in a young person's life and have the opportunity to tackle educational inequality, please apply via our volunteering platform: https://app.betterimpact.com/PublicOrganization/e1d5093a-b5b9-41b8-b40f-4fd5ececa1d0/1