About this volunteer role
Volunteer Role: IT Class Assistant
Location: Balham Resource Centre
Accountable to: Volunteer Co-ordinator
Accountable for: None
Function:
To support the class tutor as instructed and required.To provide one to one support for class members when required.
Key Tasks:
- To help individuals to fully participate in the class providing support as required by the individual
- To assist in escorting members in to the Centre from the mini-bus or taxi
- To assist class members to use the Centre facilities such as preparing drinks
- To assist the class members with the basic applications of Microsoft Word and to access the internet
- To assist with the use of technical equipment such as computers, scanners and printers with the approval of the class tutor
- To assist the tutor in preparing and tidying the class rooms ready for use.
- To be aware of the Centre’s Health and Safety Standards and assist the tutor to maintain an appropriate level of safety
- To attend appropriate planning meetings and training sessions
Training Provided:
- Full induction
- Visual Awareness
Key Skills/Experience/Attributes Required:
- Be able to work as part of a team
- Punctuality and reliability in attending library sessions
- Be able to give clear verbal instructions
- Have a good sense of humour
- Be able to demonstrate good listening skills and patience
- Ability to understand the issues faced by individuals with sight loss
- Non-judgemental and able to treat people with respect
- Have an interest in supporting people in the community
- Have basic computer literacy in Microsoft applications
Special Requirements:
A willingness to work in an environment with guide dogs. References and a Criminal Records Bureau check will be required for all volunteer roles.
Benefits to individuals of performing the role:
- Learning and developing classroom assistant skills
- Knowing that your contribution will ensure enjoyment in the life of our service users
- The enjoyment of meeting new people
- The opportunity to gain experience of the voluntary and charity sector
Further information
It is expected that all volunteers:
- Undertake their volunteering in accordance with the values of the charity. These values promote respect of service users recognising their skills and entitlement to choice and independence.
- Adhere to Pocklington’s volunteering policy and support the principles outlined in the organisation’s equality and diversity policy.
- Attend any training required to support their health and safety and the effective undertaking of their volunteering.
For further information on this volunteer opportunity, please contact the Volunteer Co-ordinator at Balham Resource Centre on 020 8675 4246 for an informal discussion.
For further information on Balham Resource Centre please visit our Housing, care and support pages.
Registering an interest
To register an interest in this volunteering opportuntity, please complete our online volunteer registration form in the first instance. Once we have received and reviewed your application, we'll contact you to progress your application further.
If you require a copy of the registration form in an alternative format, or require any further assistance, please contact the Volunteering Team.
