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Adult Literacies Volunteer

  • Adult Basic Education
  • VO94511

Description

Adult Basic Education supports individuals and small groups of young people and adult learners to develop their literacy, numeracy and ICT skills. Some learners also work towards an SQA qualification up to SCQF Level 4.

This is an opportunity to support adult learners, under the supervision of a Group Tutor, and develop skills and experience in the field of adult literacies. Before volunteering with a group, all volunteers are required to complete a Professional Development Award in Supporting Adult Literacies Learners. Volunteers are well supported to achieve the award and will gain practical experience of delivering adult literacies in a group setting. The PDA will be delivered through blended learning – both online and face to face. Following successful completion of the PDA, volunteers will be allocated to an ABE group to begin their volunteering.

Organisation aims and objectives

Aims and Objectives: Provision of relevant learning opportunities for young people, adults and families to develop their literacies and English language skills which places the learner at the centre of their learning, and progress in learning is planned and paced appropriately to their needs.

Availability

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Restrictions

Experience required: Approachable, friendly and encouraging, with good communication skills, patience and listening skills. The ability to be discreet and be able to maintain confidentiality, to treat learners with sensitivity and respect, and to understand the importance of data protection principles. Ability to use your own initiative, and to know when to ask for help, as well as being open to taking directions. Basic IT skills and a minimum of SCQF level 5 in Literacy and Numeracy (or equivalet) is also needed
Travel details: Opportunities are available across Fife; Dunfermline, South and West Fife, Cowdenbeath, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes, North East Fife and Levenmouth.
Minimum age: 18

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Travel expenses reimbursed at public transport rates.
Taster details: 2 hours per week
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer,
Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet

Last updated 2 months ago

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