Volunteer Reading Coach application

Thank you for your interest in joining the Adult Literacy Trust.

Please complete this form to apply to join one of our volunteer teams across London.

Your Details

First Name*:

Last Name*:

Email Address*:

Gender*:

Pronouns*:

Mobile number*:

Address line 1*:

Address line 2:

Address Town:

Postcode*:

Are you aged 18 or older*:
We ask that our volunteers be aged 18 or older

Yes

Highest level of education attained*:
We ask that volunteers have a minimum education of a secondary school level or equivalent.

Do you have any access requirements or other special requirements that you would like to make us aware of?

Where did you hear about this opportunity?

Your availability

Please indicate your preferred locations for volunteering*
Closest stations indicated in brackets

	First choice	Second choice	Third choice	Fourth choice	I cannot volunteer at this location
Southwark (Southwark, Waterloo)
Stratford (Stratford, Stratford High Street)
Hackney (Hoxton)
Tower Hamlets (Poplar, Canary Wharf)
Regent's Park (Edgware Road, Warwick Avenue, Marylebone)
Pimlico (Pimlico, Victoria)
Holborn (Holborn, Temple, Tottenham Court Road)
Camden (Mornington Crescent, Kings Cross, Camden Town)
ACL Islington (Highbury & Islington, Caledonian Road, Holloway Road)

When are you able to volunteer?*
Please choose all slots you are available to volunteer in. You will be able to specify times in more detail at a later stage of our onboarding process.

Monday AM

Monday PM

Tuesday AM

Tuesday PM

Wednesday AM

Wednesday PM

Thursday AM

Thursday PM

Friday AM

Friday PM

How long would you like to volunteer for?*
We ask our volunteers to give an hour each week and to commit to at least two terms, although we believe it benefits everyone if volunteers are able to work with a learner for a full academic year (9 months).
Our roles are flexible, however, so please let us know if you're unable to commit to volunteering with us for two terms but would still like to support ALT.

I intend to volunteer for two terms or longer

I will not be able to volunteer for two full terms

Joining the Adult Literacy Trust

Please submit 40 words minimum for each question

Why do you want to join the Adult Literacy Trust?*

What do you think makes a good coach/mentor?*

Why do you think you would make a good Reading Coach?*
For example: previous experience as a volunteer, teacher or teaching assistant, mentor; raising children; learning English as an additional language; language skills or study in a relevant subject; particular skills or traits you would bring to the role.

Why do you think literacy is important?*

Referees' details

Before you can begin volunteering with us, we will carry out reference checks. Your referees must have known you for at least two years in either a professional or personal capacity.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept a reference from a partner or someone you are related to.

Please ensure you inform your referees that you have supplied their details to us, and let them know that you consent to them providing a response and personal information. We won't contact your referees until after you have been successful at interview.

Referee 1 Name*:

Referee 1 Email Address*:

Relationship to you*:

How long have you known referee 1?*

Referee 2 Name*:

Referee 2 Email Address*:

Relationship to you*:

How long have you known referee 2?*

Emergency contact

Name*:

Email Address*:

Contact number*:

Relationship to you*:

Declaration

By submitting this form, you confirm you have the right to volunteer in the UK.*

I confirm

Submitting this form means you consent to ALT holding, processing and using your personal data in connection with volunteering.*

I agree

Review and Submit

Please check all details above are correct, then use the button to submit your application.