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IELTS Practice Reading: Note/Summary Completion ID: #56925 Easy Volunteering in the AMEP migrant education program
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VOLUNTEERING IN THE AMEP MIGRANT EDUCATION PROGRAM

HOW DOES VOLUNTEERING WORK?

Someone who wants to become a home tutor makes initial contact with one of the Home Tutor Scheme staff. The home tutor applicant then completes an application form and undergoes a reference check and a police check, paid for by Polytechnic West AMEP. Home tutors who work with young people under the age of eighteen also undertake a Working With Children Check (WWCC), paid for by Polytechnic West AMEP.

All home tutors are required to undertake a training program. Home Tutor Scheme staff then match home tutors with a student, based on a range of factors such as previously stated preferences, locations and availability, or assign home tutors to centre-based activities, such as classroom support or conversation groups.

All home tutor matches are reviewed each term. The home tutor can request a review of the match at any time.

Polytechnic West AMEP provides opportunities for volunteers to meet with each other and Home Tutor Scheme staff and to network and exchange ideas.

PRINCIPLES OF VOLUNTEERING

Polytechnic West AMEP endorses the following Principles of Volunteering as developed by Volunteering Western Australia

• Volunteering benefits the community and the volunteer.

• Volunteer work is unpaid.

• Volunteering is always a matter of choice.

• Volunteering is a legitimate way in which citizens can participate in the activities of their community.

• Volunteering is a vehicle for individuals or groups to address human, environmental and social needs.

• Volunteering respects the rights, dignity and culture of others.

• Volunteering promotes human rights and equality.

WANT MORE INFORMATION?

Volunteering Western Australia

2 Delhi Street

West Perth, WA 6005

Phone 9482 4333


POLYTECHNIC WEST AMEP HOME TUTOR ROLE DESCRIPTION

Position objective

To provide English-language support, links to the community and an understanding of Australian culture to migrants and humanitarian entrants from culturally and linguistically diverse ( CaLD) backgrounds.

Reporting line

The Home Tutor Scheme Coordinator is the manager for all home tutors and directs the activities of all home tutors.

Terms of voluntary employment

The position is unpaid and voluntary. Reimbursement for travel and out-of-pocket expenses is not provided.

Essential requirements

Engagement as a home tutor is subject to

• program needs

• satisfactory police and referee checks

• satisfactory Working W ith Children Check (WWCC) for those working with young people under the age of eighteen

• completion of the required training program

• participation in ongoing professional development

• satisfactory performance and conduct.

Duties

• Provide English-language support and a general understanding of Australian culture and/ or

• prepare appropriate sessions using standardised home tutor teaching materials

• maintain regular contact with the Home Tutor Scheme staff

• keep a record of visits, activities completed, and achievements on the forms supplied by the Home Tutor Scheme

• return records to the Home Tutor Scheme each month.

Essential skills and qualities

• Proficient and intelligible spoken and written English

• good interpersonal and communication skills

• an understanding of and empathy with people from diverse cultural backgrounds

• a non-judgemental attitude

• an ability to work independently.

Time commitment

• Minimum of one hour per week

• Minimum of six months duration.

Qualifications

No formal qualifications or proficiency in a second language are required.

Meeting places

• The student's home

• A Polytechnic West AMEP centre or community location

• Another mutually convenient meeting place.

Training for volunteers

Home tutors are provided with:

• 15 hours initial training, including crosscultural awareness training

• ongoing advice and support

• standardised, quality controlled home tutor guidance material ( available online or in print)

• regular newsletters

• access to the Home Tutor Scheme blog

• other resources supplied or suggested by the Home Tutor Scheme staff.

Dress code

Neat casual and culturally appropriate.

Termination of voluntary employment

Employment as a volunteer is subject to satisfactory performance of the duties as outlined and adherence to the Code of Conduct-Home Tutor Scheme. Home tutors may be asked to leave the program if the Home Tutor Scheme Coordinator deems that they are unsatisfactory.

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