Champion Homework Club Volunteer
We are a charity that harnesses the transformative power of play and exercise to help vulnerable children recover from complex trauma. Our homework club aims to support our children's academic development.
Champions Club aims to improve and champion the academic performance of the children that Solidarity Sports serves, typically from disadvantaged backgrounds, by supporting their aspirations and unlocking their potential. Through mentoring, tutoring, and consistent guidance, volunteers can play a pivotal role in providing these children with an equitable chance to excel not only in their school studies but also in their broader educational journeys. By signing up, you can make a meaningful impact in empowering young learners to reach their academic goals and build a brighter future.
As a volunteer, you will be supporting our children at Champion Club after school during term time every Tuesday 3:15-5:30pm, helping children with ongoing learning and homework. Each session, lasting between 1 and 1.5 hours, will be delivered once a week to individual students. As the programme progresses, additional days may be introduced to provide further support based on the children's needs.
Sessions will be divided into three segments, alternating between play and learning, ensuring a balance of fun and education. Volunteers will guide children through activities tailored to their academic needs, focusing on literacy or numeracy, while creating an engaging and supportive environment for their development.
All volunteers will be DBS checked before volunteering.
Details:
Every Tuesday 3:15-5:30pm during term time
Solidarity Sports base, Seven Stars, 253 North End Road, London W14 9NS
Duties:
You will support our children with ongoing learning and homework, following on individual children's progress and tailoring activities to their needs.
Commitment:
We ask our volunteers to commit to at least one term (6 weeks). This allows the children to get to know their tutors and build strong relationships throughout the learning process.
Reimbursement: Travel is reimbursed up to £15 with receipts/journey records provided.
Application criteria:
Communication Skills: Ability to explain concepts clearly and adjust teaching methods to fit the child's learning style.
Patience and Empathy: Understanding the unique challenges children may face and offering supportive encouragement.
Basic Curriculum Knowledge: Familiarity with primary school subjects such as maths, reading, and writing.
Enthusiasm for Learning: A passion for helping children reach their full potential in a fun and engaging way.
Adaptability: Willingness to work with children of different learning levels and abilities
Training:
We will have an onboarding call to discuss volunteering opportunities, and go through key safeguarding points. You will be required to read a safeguarding policy and complete a short quiz.
While volunteering with Solidarity Sports you will develop many skills, whilst being a friendly and helpful support to our children. Through volunteering with us you will gain leadership, communication and problem-solving skills. Many of our volunteers tell us their own confidence and mental wellbeing has improved by joining us. Finally, by volunteering you will meet like-minded people and build friendships with others in the community.
You will gain hands-on experience by applying key pedagogical and psychological theories to real-world situations, and develop a better understanding of how they influence children's cognitive and academic development. You will also learn to be empathetic and sensitive in supporting our children, who have experienced significant adversity.
Communication Skills: Ability to explain concepts clearly and adjust teaching methods to fit the child's learning style.
Patience and Empathy: Understanding the unique challenges children may face and offering supportive encouragement.
Basic Curriculum Knowledge: Familiarity with primary school subjects such as maths, reading, and writing.
Enthusiasm for Learning: A passion for helping children reach their full potential in a fun and engaging way.
Adaptability: Willingness to work with children of different learning levels and abilities
