1:1 Literacy Tutor – Te Kauwhata

Te Kauwhata

Organisation The NZ Howard League for Penal Reform
Category Tutoring
Hours Working Hours

Are you passionate about education and making a difference in someone’s life? We are looking for dedicated volunteers to join our team as Literacy Tutors. This role involves providing one-on-one tutoring to adult learners in the criminal justice system who are eager to improve their reading and writing skills.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct one-on-one literacy tutoring sessions.
  • Develop personalised lesson plans tailored to the learner’s needs.
  • Track and report on the learner’s progress.
  • Foster a supportive and encouraging learning environment.

Benefits For You:

  • Make a meaningful impact on someone’s life.
  • Gain valuable teaching and mentoring experience.
  • Flexible volunteer hours to fit your schedule.
  • Join a supportive and passionate team of volunteers.

Requirements:

  • Strong command of the English language.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Confident, calm, patient and empathetic with a genuine desire to help others.
  • Previous tutoring, mentoring or teaching experience would be an advantage.

A Ministry of Justice background check is required for this role.

Time commitment:

  • Can commit to a few hours per week, flexible.
  • Dependent on individual assignment.

Getting started:

The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.

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