Teaching Buddy and Help a Child

Goudvoorelkaar logo - follow-up - WBTR Social Security Certificate of Conduct Volunteer Policy Toolbox Goudvoorelkaar logo Goudvoorelkaar Do you want to help TOMaatjes Team? I want to help Goudvoorelkaar logo Help Newcomer Children with School! As a TOMaatje, you contribute to the future of children with a refugee background by helping them with their schoolwork. Volunteers at Open Embassy support newcomer families in finding their way in the Dutch education system. Make an impact with this valuable volunteer work and help online or physically with primary or secondary school subjects for 1 to 2 hours per week. What will you do As a TOMaatje, you help a child/young person (7-18 years) from a newcomer family when education is not going well. You offer support in an accessible way with doing homework, practicing the Dutch language and other difficult school subjects. Involving the parents in the schoolwork of their children also ensures that you get a role of mentor and buddy. You agree on when it suits you, the child/young person and the parents best. This is done in consultation. The guidance is provided online, physically at your home or the family's home, or at a public location such as a library. What do you get from us - An online induction program to help you get started. - Access to an online community for sharing tips and knowledge. - Information meetings about intercultural communication or subject-specific knowledge. - Multiple intervisions per year. What we ask of you - You are proficient in Dutch. - You are familiar with the Dutch education system. - You get along well with children. - You are open-minded and curious about other cultures. - You have the time and space to agree: at least 1 hour per week for a longer period. Working as a TOMaatje Through your efforts, you ensure that children and young people improve their Dutch and can ask questions about their homework. This is of great importance for their...