Overview
Volunteer with EdConnect Australia to help students thrive at school. EdConnect volunteers bring new skills, stories, and support into the school environment to enrich students' academic and social achievement. EdConnect provides the framework to match volunteers with young people in schools who need extra help and guidance.
Responsibilities
Support students throughout the school year in a variety of ways to enhance academic and social outcomes.
Provide a trusted confidant and stability where it may be lacking for a young person.
Engage in activities and programs that connect volunteers with students in partner schools.
Participate in events and initiatives such as local catch-ups, online refresher training, and workshops to stay engaged and effective.
Commitment & Time
Regular involvement – more than 6 months.
A minimum of 1 hour per week on a day and time to suit you and the school.
Training
Workshops relevant to the role are conducted by EdConnect staff and are offered online.
Location & Partnering
Volunteers are principally placed within government schools; partnership schools are selected to be convenient for volunteers.
Category
Education & Training
Notes
EdConnects training will help prepare you for your volunteer role. EdConnects team supports you to be rewarding, impactful, and memorable. EdConnects ConnectEd initiatives provide events to attend and opportunities to meet like-minded people.
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