Tutor a disadvantaged young person (aged 14-18) 1 hour weekly with The Access Project

The Access Project is an education charity that supports disadvantaged young people to progress to university.

We are looking for volunteers who would be able to tutor a young person aged 14-18, online, 1 hour a week in term-time Sept-Nov 2021- Summer 2022 to support them with their academic studies.

Support a young person in a school subject to achieve the GCSE / A level grades they deserve and to fulfil their potential.
Inspire, motivate and raise aspirations/

https://www.theaccessproject.org.uk/volunteer

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