The Access Project
We support students from under-resourced backgrounds to access top universities, through a unique combination of tuition and in-school mentoring. We work with them to make good applications, get the grades and transition to university.
ABOUT US: 

The Access Project is an education charity supporting young people from under-resourced backgrounds across London, the Midlands, Yorkshire and the North West. The programme provides GCSE students with expert mentorship and personalised academic tuition delivered by our team of volunteer tutors.  

 

 

WHY OUR WORK MATTERS: 

Today, young people in the UK from disadvantaged backgrounds are almost three times less likely to progress to a top-third university, compared to their peers working at a similar academic level. We want to change this. We help these young people to see university as something that is “for them”, to support them to make competitive applications and to get the grades they deserve so that they can fulfil their potential. 

 

 

OUR VALUES: 
Vision: That every young person, regardless of background, can make the most of education – unlocking their potential & creating a fairer society.
Community: We build a community of schools, volunteers and partner organisations that share a common vision.
Motivation: We harness and reward motivation.
Development: We promote a culture of excellence, improvement and innovation.
Academic excellence: We help students achieve their potential by matching them with tutors who have been given excellent resources and training.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN OUR PEOPLE: 

We ask for our tutors to:

- Either be currently studying for an undergraduate degree or have an undergraduate degree/equivalent professional qualification.

· Either have an A Level subject you wish to tutor at GCSE (grade B or above) or an undergraduate degree in a subject you wish to tutor at A level.

· Be able to spare one hour a week in school term time over the next academic year to tutor (starting Sept/Oct 2022), plus 30 mins a week preparation time.

· Be prepared to undertake an enhanced DBS check (criminal records check) and provide two references (personal or professional).

 

    HOW WE ARE DIFFERENT: 

    We believe that every young person should have the opportunity to fulfil their potential and make the most of their education. We’re passionate about reducing the educational barriers our students face so that they can follow their dreams.

     

    Summary
    Charity
    Education
    Young People
    London
    United Kingdom
    Charity / Nonprofit
    Education

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    Our Opportunities

     
    Online Volunteer Tutor
    The Access Project
    Min. 30 Weeks Minimum weeks
    Online Volunteer Tutor
    Volunteering
    Volunteer
    Education, Social Mobility, Widening participation, Young People

    We are looking for students, staff, and alumni to tutor a young person aged 14-18, online, one hour a week in term-time Sept-Dec 2024 to Summer 2025 to support them with their academic studies.

     
    Online Volunteer Tutor (GCSE)
    The Access Project
    Min. 24 Weeks Minimum weeks
    Online Volunteer Tutor (GCSE)
    Volunteering
    Volunteer
    Education, Widening participation, Young People

    We are looking for students, staff, and alumni to tutor a young person aged 14-16, online, one hour a week in term-time from September 2024 – June 2025 to support them with their academic studies.