Angus Gold

Find out a little bit about what becoming a volunteer IT tutor, your role within Angus Gold and how to apply.

If you have any further questions please contact:

Julie-Anne Kinnear

Angus Gold
Education Department
Montrose Road Centre
Montrose Road
Forfar DD8 2HT

Tel - 01307 473 662

To have a basic understanding of I.T. and a willingness to learn unfamiliar areas if required.
To commit to an agreed number of hours per week volunteering with Angus Gold. You negotiate times that suit you best.
To have patience and accept that learners may take some time to build their skills and confidence when using a computer.
To shadow the IT Tutor to observe the different learning and teaching styles (we use a hands off approach when teaching).
To become familiar with accessibility equipment and software (if required).
To contribute as much as you want to the continued development of the work of the team with your ideas and experience.
To offer support to learners on a one-to-one basis, sometimes in their own home.

Volunteers will be supported by a Community Learning & Development Worker.
Travel Expenses will be covered (at 12.6p per mile).
Supply of equipment when needed e.g. laptops etc.
Volunteers will be matched with a learner in their home area - if possible.
Volunteers will receive ongoing training and Induction.
We will follow the Community Learning & Development Volunteer Policy and Guidelines.

Contact Julie-Anne Kinnear for more information or to apply, either by phoning 01307 473662 or by emailing kinnearj@angus.gov.uk.

We will then follow the steps listed below and take it from there.

Step 1 - Send out an Application Form.
Step 2 - Arrange a very Informal Interview.
Step 3 - Submit PVG Application Forms (official checking to confirm you are permitted to work with vulnerable groups)