Online Volunteer Tutor Training, Tuesday 25th June 2024

Important information: This is a private event for people who have registered with us via our website. Please only book to attend if you have been invited to do so.

This will be an online interactive training session on Zoom.

The Access Project is a nationwide charity that supports students from disadvantaged backgrounds to access top universities, through a unique combination of tuition and in-school mentoring. We work with students to make good applications, get the grades and transition to university.

Before you attend training:

1. Register: If you haven’t already done so, please complete our volunteer sign up form here.

2. Begin your DBS check: We’ll support you to apply for a DBS check (a criminal records check) to ensure that all our volunteers are suitable to work closely with children. Prior to training, we will send you instructions on how to complete the first part of the application form.

3. Complete your safeguarding training online: Upon signing up as a volunteer, you’ll receive an email inviting you to complete a short online child safeguarding course. Please follow the instructions and the link in that email. We recommend completing this before attending the training session.

During this training session, we’ll cover:

• What to expect as a tutor
• Tutoring techniques to help your student learn
• How to plan your tutoring sessions
• Teaching resources, lesson plans and worksheets
• How we will support you while you volunteer with us.

FAQs:

Who will run the training session?

• This training session will be run by The Access Project team and has been designed by us to support our volunteers to become great tutors.

What technology do I need to join the session?

• We recommend that you join the call using either a computer or laptop.
• You can use Zoom from a browser (such as Google Chrome or Safari) and do not need to download the application.
• The link will be sent to you via email the day before your session.
• This session will be interactive so we ask that you have your webcam on.

I have accessibility needs that mean Zoom is not the best platform for me. What should I do?

• Please contact us at volunteering@theaccessproject.org.uk to discuss your accessibility requirements so that we might make alternative arrangements that meet your needs.

I already have a DBS certificate. Can I use this?

If you hold an Enhanced Child Workforce certificate and are registered on the DBS Update service, we can accept this. We will still need to see the original certificate on camera during the session alongside a piece of photo ID and will then confirm it on the Update service for you.

For all other FAQs about tutoring with us, please check out our website here.