When I first stopped work I contacted a local primary school to see if they wanted volunteers to hear the children read, when they realised I am a former maths teacher they asked me to support year 6 pupils in maths lessons. I did this for a year
but the commitment of 2 hours a day on 2 separate days was too restrictive, but I enjoyed it.
I have never seen myself as a charity shop person, think I would be bored, but I do love to browse in them.
I have looked at Citizens Advice but they want a big commitment in terms of hours.
I currently volunteer with an amazing charity called Action Tutoring - they provide 1 to 1 or 1 to 2 tuition for disadvantaged children in English & Maths. They work in primary and secondary, preparing children for SATs or GCSEs. It is one hour a week, I’ve been doing it for 3 years now and love it. You do not have to be a former teacher to volunteer with them. I have worked with some fantastic young people and they really benefit from the small group input.
CUTTING OFF A ROSE BRANCH IN NEXT DOOR'S GARDEN