Maths or English Tutor to a Young Person One to One

We match our volunteer tutors with individual learners aged 16-25 who’ve missed out on maths and English qualifications at school for whatever reason. Our Learners and Tutors work together one-to-one, at the pace of the learner, who takes their exam when they are ready. 

Alison, an English tutor, says ‘I can’t tell you how rewarding it all is. I feel valued and I leave the sessions each week with a smile and a spring in my step. The volunteer team and staff are encouraging and supportive. The Rendezvous contributes to my own well-being!'

Tutors are from all backgrounds, not necessarily with a teaching qualification.  Jackie is one of the maths tutors in Yeovil.  She just received a one-year service award and says ‘I’m very confident with maths, but I’m not a trained teacher. So, over the last year I have developed skills in Maths tutoring,  finding out how my learners think about problems and adapting to their individual needs.’ 

Jackie adds ‘The Centre at Morley House, Yeovil is really pleasant to be in, and the other tutors and staff are great to work with. I really enjoy working in an organisation that is helping to improve the lives of young people.  I enjoy working with the learners and feel a sense of purpose. ‘  

So far this year learners in Yeovil and Sherborne have passed 132 exam modules in maths and english, making 34 full qualifications. We plan to keep up with demand. We're getting more and more young people self-referring and local organisations pointing young people in our direction. We want to bring in more volunteers to join the current Yeovil and Sherborne Teams, so we can keep saying yes to helping local young people with their maths and English Qualifications.

If you're interested in volunteering as a tutor with the Rendezvous, I'd love to hear from you. Please contact me Faye Dimdore to request an application pack and, if you'd like, an informal chat.