Question 1

How do I become a volunteer?

Accepted Answer

We recruit for teaching, teaching assistant and non-classroom volunteers throughout the school year (September-June). If you are interested in finding out more or becoming a volunteer, please email us (mailto:info@ecse.org.uk?subject=Interested in volunteering)with your contact details, your availability on Monday and Wednesday evenings and what role(s) you're interested in.
 
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Question 2

What times do you need volunteers for?

Accepted Answer

We run classes on Monday and Wednesday evenings (18:45-21:00) during the school terms, with a slightly longer summer holiday (we finish at the end of June).
 
Occasionally, there are some evenings (enrolment, exam evenings) where we ask if volunteers can arrive slightly earlier - by 18:30 - to support us to make this evenings run as smoothly as possible. Volunteers are only expected to commit to one evening a week, however some of our volunteers come on both evenings.

Question 3

Where are you based?

Accepted Answer

We run the classes out of Elthorne Park High School in Hanwell.
 
You can easily get to the school from Boston Manor tube station on the Piccadilly Line or use the E8 or 195 buses, which stop a two minute wallk away.
 
There is a car park available, however it is occasionally closed when the school has large events.

Question 4

How long do I have to volunteer for?

Accepted Answer

Our minimum commitment is two school terms - meaning, for example, if you start with us in September, you'd be expected to volunteer with us until at least the Easter holidays.
 
Many of our volunteers, however, have been with us for over five years and we hope you find it somewhere where you'd want to continue long term.

Question 5

What are the benefits of volunteering?

Accepted Answer

You'll receive:
 
- Full training and support
- A suite of print and digital classroom resources to support your lessons
- Access to workshops to develop your teaching style*
- At least three volunteer socials during the year
 
You'll also get to meet with and support individuals from over 50 nationalities across the west London and wider area to integrate into their local communities and achieve their personal and career aspirations.

Question 6

Do you need any non-teaching volunteers?

Accepted Answer

Yes! We might not always have something immediately available, but we are always looking for teaching assistants to support our teachers in the classroom.
 
We occasionally have a handful of roles outside of the classroom.
 
Please email us (mailto:info@ecse.org.uk?subject=Interested in volunteering (non-teaching))if you are interested in supporting the school, but not in a teaching capacity.