The Access Project supports students from under-resourced backgrounds to access top universities. We partner with eligible secondary schools and colleges who share our belief that students with high potential should have equitable access to higher education, regardless of their background.
We are looking for volunteer tutors to work with a young person aged 14-16, for one hour a week through the 2025-26 academic year. Tutoring sessions take place online, allowing you to volunteer at a time that works for you.
In this role, you will:
Help a young person achieve the GCSE grades they deserve and fulfil their potential, through providing academic support in a subject of your choice.
Build transferable skills, experience and knowledge through ongoing training and development.
Make a lasting impact and pay forward your experience.
Contribute to our wider mission to improve social mobility through access to higher education.
No prior teaching or tutoring experience necessary - we provide comprehensive training and support, enabling you to continually strengthen your tutoring skills.
Interested? Please complete our application form at www.theaccessproject.org.uk/apply - register now to guarantee your place on our 2025/26 programme.
Educated to University level, equivalent or currently studying
Volunteering is one hour a week, for an academic year - September-July
We provide comprehensive tutor training and a short online safeguarding training course (CPD-accredited) before you begin volunteering with us.
This is designed to give you a foundation of knowledge in educational pedagogy, providing best practice examples of how to structure and deliver tutorials.
Our training provides you with the skills and knowledge to feel confident in your tutoring ability.
You will continue to benefit from ongoing support, guidance, and access to resources and training throughout your volunteer journey with us.
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At The Access Project we believe that every young person, regardless of background, should be able to make the most of education. We work with students from disadvantaged backgrounds to unlock their potential by:
Placing mentors in schools to work with students so they have the knowledge and support to make strong university applications
Training tutors to boost grades.
This doubles their chances of getting into a top university.
