Our Tutoring Program was established in 2009, in response to the increasing number of children and young people needing extra support and guidance with their school work.

Our Tutoring Program is a free service offered to families in our communities who experience financial hardships.

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"I am so happy I did so well on my HSC last year and I got into Arts at the University of Sydney. Without my tutor Kate’s support and encouragement, I’m not sure I would have made it! Best of all, I made a great friend!"

- Ellie, student

Educational Support

Our volunteer tutors assist children and young people with:

  • Core Maths, Science, and English subjects
  • Transition to high school
  • NAPLAN
  • Higher School Certificate preparation
  • Basic reading and writing for children and young people with low levels of literacy

Priority Areas

Students come from many walks of life. Our program prioritises students who fall into any of the following criteria:

  • Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
  • Culturally or linguistically diverse
  • Refugee status or background
  • Migrant and/or asylum seeker
  • Lives in social housing
  • Single parent family
  • Low income earning family
  • Parents/Carers possess a Centrelink health card or Pension Card

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Volunteer Tutors 2021 - 2022

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Volunteer Hours 2021 - 2022

Our Tutors

Our tutors are volunteers recruited from within the community who feel passionate about education and supporting children to feel confident at school. They have a strong academic background, and a commitment to have a positive impact on the lives of children and young people.

Get involved

Sessions are held from Monday to Thursday from 3:30pm – 6pm at the Waterloo Library & other Weave locations, as arranged.

Tutoring Students

Apply here.

Tutoring Volunteers

Are you passionate about education and supporting children to feel confident at school?

  • Location: Waterloo, Woolloomooloo and Malabar
  • Time commitment: Minimum 1 hour per week, between 3.30 – 6.00pm Mon-Thurs, during school terms.
  • Requirement: Working with Children Check

Description

Join our tutoring program.

Tutors work with one student only to help improve their educational outcomes and to build a mentoring-type relationship.

Applicants for this role must have as a minimum:

  • tertiary qualifications preferred; or relevant experience
  • an ability to commit for the school year (note: taking holidays is fine)
  • an interest in developing a mentoring-type relationship with the student

Minimum age is 20 years (preferred).

Apply here.