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Learner attraction events volunteer at adult education charity WEA
Organisation Details
WEA - Adult Learning, Within Reach
Sub theme: Asylum Seekers and Refugees, Education
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: Our mission is to bring adult education within reach of everyone who needs it
Description of role: As a learner attraction volunteer you will work with the learner attraction team to provide a friendly and supportive environment for new and prospective learners. You will attend events and publicise courses within local networks. You will also greet and assist new learners with getting to know about the WEA, their course and the enrolment process. You will be helping us achieve our organisational goals by supporting our learners to get ready to learn and promoting the WEA in communities.
For this role, we are looking for people who have
Capacity to work with learners with varying skill levels, including ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) learners
Confidence in speaking with a diverse range of people from different backgrounds
Ability to explain information about the WEA, courses, and enrolment process in an accessible way
Strong listening skills to understand learners’ needs and questions
Feel confident using IT
Are flexible and able to commit to a range of events
If you have other skills and experience which you think could be helpful to the WEA, please let us know.
For this role, we are looking for people who have
Capacity to work with learners with varying skill levels, including ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) learners
Confidence in speaking with a diverse range of people from different backgrounds
Ability to explain information about the WEA, courses, and enrolment process in an accessible way
Strong listening skills to understand learners’ needs and questions
Feel confident using IT
Are flexible and able to commit to a range of events
If you have other skills and experience which you think could be helpful to the WEA, please let us know.
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Customer Service, Oral Communication Skills, Team Working
Are volunteer expenses available?: Yes
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Opportunity times: Monday AM, Monday PM, Tuesday AM, Tuesday PM, Wednesday AM, Wednesday PM, Thursday AM, Thursday PM, Friday PM, Friday Evening
DBS required: Off
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Is this organisation part of the Sports Volunteering Scheme (SVS)?: No
Minimum hours commitment: 2 - 3 hours per event
Location:
Holyoake House, Hanover Street
Manchester
M60 0AS