Volunteer

Support seniors and give back to the community

Become a volunteer tutor at Wesley School for Seniors.

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    Help seniors embrace a love of learning

     

    Staying physically and mentally active is important as we get older. Wesley School for Seniors offers opportunities for people over 55 to learn new skills in a safe, supportive space.

     

    By joining Wesley School for Seniors as a volunteer tutor, you can share your skills and gain a sense of purpose as you encourage our wonderful seniors in their learning journey. You’ll have fun, make new friends, and become a valued part of a dynamic, vibrant community.

     

    Being a volunteer tutor is a rewarding and fulfilling way to give back to the community and make a difference in the lives of our seniors. 

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      Refine your own skills
      Improve your communication, patience, adaptability and empathy while you share your skills with others. 
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      Belong to a community
      Join our vibrant, supportive community and become part of something bigger.
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      Make a meaningful difference
      Enhance the lives of seniors in your community, help them stay mentally active and improve their quality of life. 
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      Feel supported
      Be supported through your tutoring journey with training, social events and access to our staff EAP program. 
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      Who can volunteer?

      Our tutors come from different backgrounds, but all share a desire to pass on their skills and knowledge to others. Many are older and close to retirement age themselves, while others are younger and enjoy taking time out of their regular work to support seniors and make a difference.

       

      As a tutor, you’ll play a vital role in our students’ educational journey, contributing to their growth, wellbeing and helping create a more informed community. We have over 70 courses on offer, including psychology, languages, exercising, dancing, games, craft, art, knitting, acting and more. So whatever you’re passionate about, there’s an opportunity to share it with others in a safe, supportive environment.  

       

      You’ll need a patient and caring disposition and a minimum of one hour per week per term (9 or 10 weeks). 

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      How to apply

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      • Step 1
        Apply
        Register your interest below and someone will be in touch.
      • Step 2
        Interview
        We’ll schedule an interview to learn more about you, your background and why you want to be a volunteer tutor.
      • Step 3
        Background checks
        You’ll need to pass a police criminal records check before your application can be finalised.
      • Step 4
        Training
        We’ll train you on everything you need to know, including admin procedures and software. 

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