About CDETB Adult Education Service
The CDETB Adult Education Service provides a variety of learning opportunities and supports to assist the increasing number of adults returning to education. The CDETB Adult Education Service works to encourage, enable and support adults who wish to improve their skills by availing of the educational opportunities that best suit their needs. Programmes are provided within CDETB centres and in community settings.
What's Involved
We are seeking volunteers who currently work in the community sector and are interested in learning suitable teaching methods to help adults to improve their reading, writing, numeracy or communication skills. On completion of this course volunteers will be able to support adult learners improve their reading and writing skills in a supervised setting.
What's required for this position
Volunteers need basic computer skills to access class materials online. As part of the course all volunteers will be asked to complete Garda Vetting. In order to successfully complete the training programme, participants will need 80% attendance and to complete a written assignment at the end of the course.
- Community Development/ Social work
- Computer/ Web/ ICT
- Personable Skills
Level of English required for this role:
Fluent English
Times and commitment required for this role
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Minimum time commitment: 3 months
Hours required: 1hrs Weekly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
City of Dublin AES, Liberties College, Bull Alley Street, Dublin 8.
Screening details for this role:
- Formal Interview
- Garda Vetting
- Informal Interviews
- Application Form
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Supervision
- Initial induction and training
- Insurance cover
- Ongoing training opportunities
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
Volunteers will benefit from the training and support offered from the AES and will learn suitable teaching methods for assisting adults to improve their literacy skills.
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