Become a Peer Tutor in 2010

If you are interested in becoming a Peer Tutor you need to complete:

1. Peer Tutoring online registration form
2. Working with Children Check (DETWA/School Requirement)

All Peer Tutors must complete Step 2 prior to placement at a school.

‘Working With Children’ check forms can be obtained from and lodged with Australia Post.
The form requires confirmation by the Peer Tutoring Coordinator that you are a volunteer of  the Peer Tutoring @ ECU – Step Up! program

The ‘Working With Children’ check cost $10 for volunteers and Peer Tutoring @ ECU – Step Up! will cover this fee.

Peer Tutoring Information Sessions

Information and Training sessions are offered to give you a better understanding of the program and to prepare you before you volunteer. At the session, the Peer Tutoring Coordinator will conduct a short presentation explaining the program. Peer Tutors from previous years will be present to answer questions and share their experiences of Peer Tutoring in the classroom. The training component provides tutors with skills and knowledge helpful when working in the classroom with school students

Information and Training Sessions for Semester 1, 2010 placements:

• To be advised

The training session runs for approximately 2 hours from 10:00am until 12:00pm.