Participation in at least two out of four specialized workshops, 3 hours per workshop.

Session planning time of 30 minutes per session.

At least 5 homework club sessions, typically 3 hours per session.

Completion of Safeguarding Check (Access NI) for majority of Clubs, 1 hour.

Specific Homework Club local induction for 3 hours.

Mandatory induction training session, lasting 4 hours.

Students participating in Homework Clubs are required to complete the following: The student volunteers interact with the children/young people on a social level by engaging in meaningful conversations and by organising recreational activities as well as homework tutoring, which subsequently aids their own personal development, raises their social insight and improves their employability prospects. The Homework Clubs are supported by Queen’s student volunteers who provide homework support to children and young people on a regular basis.

The initiative aims to raise the educational attainment and aspirations of children and young people living in some of the most educationally underachieving areas of Belfast whilst giving Queen’s students the perfect opportunity to gain hands on experience in tutoring and working with young people. The Homework Clubs is one of the most popular volunteering initiatives for students attending Queen’s University Belfast.

The homework club