Homework Helpers Required at Southwark Libraries
We are currently recruiting volunteers to assist in running our Homework Help Clubs at Southwark Libraries.
Onsite
Volunteer Role
Apply by: 11 Nov 2025
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Opportunity Snapshot
Commitment
Weekdays, Evenings
Format
Onsite
Eligibility
Age 18-65
Your Role in Creating Change
The role:
As a homework help volunteer, you will assist children and young people with their homework. You will help them find information from various sources, such as books and the Internet and assist them in presenting their work neatly using technology. Your role will also involve helping them become independent learners.
Our Home help clubs are term-time only and operate at the following libraries:
Blue Anchor Library - Thursdays 4 - 5 pm
Peckham Library - Tuesdays 4 - 5 pm
Walworth Library & Heritage Centre - Thursdays 4 - 5 pm
The homework-help clubs are term time only.
Skills You'll Need:
Confident in your approach as a learning facilitator.
Good communication skills.
Ability to adapt to individual learning needs, abilities, and styles.
Good knowledge of ICT.
Educated up to secondary education.
Able to work independently.
Ability to relate to children from diverse backgrounds.
Reliable.
Full of creative and fun learning ideas.
You will also need an Enhanced DBS, which we will provide free of cost, with a minimum commitment of 4 - 6 months. Travel expenses are paid.
As a homework help volunteer, you will assist children and young people with their homework. You will help them find information from various sources, such as books and the Internet and assist them in presenting their work neatly using technology. Your role will also involve helping them become independent learners.
Our Home help clubs are term-time only and operate at the following libraries:
Blue Anchor Library - Thursdays 4 - 5 pm
Peckham Library - Tuesdays 4 - 5 pm
Walworth Library & Heritage Centre - Thursdays 4 - 5 pm
The homework-help clubs are term time only.
Skills You'll Need:
Confident in your approach as a learning facilitator.
Good communication skills.
Ability to adapt to individual learning needs, abilities, and styles.
Good knowledge of ICT.
Educated up to secondary education.
Able to work independently.
Ability to relate to children from diverse backgrounds.
Reliable.
Full of creative and fun learning ideas.
You will also need an Enhanced DBS, which we will provide free of cost, with a minimum commitment of 4 - 6 months. Travel expenses are paid.
About Southwark Libraries & Heritage Service
The London Borough of Southwark, home to some of London's most iconic landmarks, has a rich historical legacy, including being the home of the Mayflower that sailed from Rotherhithe to America on its maiden voyage and home to the oldest gothic church, Southwark Cathedral, in London. Southwark features many famous areas, including London Bridge, Bankside and Peckham. Home to the world-renowned London Bridge, Tower Bridge, and Tate Modern galleries, you will be in awe of their magnificence. Southwark benefits from well-developed urban transport links that will quickly get you to some unforgettable experiences at attractions such as the London Eye, London Dungeon, Globe Theatre and sailing on the River Thames. If you are a nature lover, you will be thrilled to know that Southwark is a green borough with award-winning parks and green spaces. One of the unique selling points of Southwark is its young, vibrant, multicultural population. The Council actively celebrates diversity through various festivals and community events that will leave you feeling uplifted and inspired.
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