Teaching and childcare

Jacari

Jacari provides home teaching for children living in Oxford who do not speak English as their first language and often come from refugee families and those seeking asylum. Volunteers spend an hour a week at their pupil’s home to practise English and support them in their schoolwork. This can transform a child’s self esteem, helping them to achieve things they never thought possible. For more information email coordinator@jacari.org
www.jacari.org

One-Eighty

Being a One-Eighty volunteer will provide you with an opportunity to see the difference that creative and structured support can make in the lives of vulnerable young people in your community. It is not just for individuals who are passionate and skilled in supporting young people; it is for anyone who simply wants to positively affect the lives of those in need of care and mentorship.
http://one-eighty.org.uk

The children's air ambulance

The Children’s Air Ambulance the first dedicated helicopter transfer service for critically ill children, providing fast and safe access to specialist treatment centres around the UK. We are looking for enthusiastic, vibrant and fun loving individuals to be part of our Oxford Student Volunteer Group. By donating your time you will have the opportunity to develop skills and gain valuable work experience. You will have the chance to work on several projects in and around Oxford, including organising events, helping raise awareness of the cause and valuable research. As a volunteer you control the time you give and you will be able to fit volunteering in with your study and other commitments.
www.thechildrensairambulance.org.uk

Oxfordshire FA

Oxfordshire FA is responsible for football in the Local Authorities of Cherwell, Oxford, South Oxfordshire and West Oxfordshire. We govern, develop and support our leagues, clubs and volunteers. Our clubs and leagues require volunteers in a variety of roles, from coaching and managing teams, to running events such as summer tournaments, ensuring the club is financially stable, and many more. If you’re interested in volunteering in football, please contact Development@OxfordshireFA.com and we’ll help you find your perfect role.
www.oxfordshirefa.com/volunteers/

ARCh

ARCh is a registered charity which trains and support volunteers to help disadvantaged primary school children develop a love of reading.

Children benefit from two individual half-hour sessions each week during term-time with their ARCh volunteer. The sessions are at school during school hours. The main idea is to make the children feel happy and successful, so they start to think of reading as something they can enjoy.

With this in mind, ARCh volunteers do a variety of things with the children. In addition to reading, they may play word, board or memory games, make and draw things, help the children write their own stories, or just talk. This all helps to boost confidence.

The charity provides volunteers with resources, matched to their children's ability and interests. With help and encouragement from their ARCh volunteer, children begin to see themselves as readers and by the end of the year their reading ability and attitude to reading and learning in general improves dramatically.
archoxfordshire.org.uk/