Organisation : Fawknern Neighbourhood House
Location : Melbourne (Fawkner)
Time required : 1 - 2.5 hours a week
Duration of project : Term 4 - 3 months
Skill area : Community Services, Education & Training
Sector : Community Development
Application closing date : 14 Nov, 2025
About the role
What you’ll be doing
- Provide one-on-one or small group support with homework and study tasks.
- Encourage students to build confidence and independence in learning.
- Model positive study habits and communication skills.
- Help create a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.
- Work alongside staff to ensure sessions run smoothly.
Skills and Experience
- Patience, empathy and good communication skills.
- Ability to explain ideas clearly at a primary or secondary school level – and if you don’t know, that’s okay – you just need to know how to find out!
- Reliability and commitment to attend regularly. If you can’t make all of the sessions, that’s okay – just let us know in advance.
- Experience supporting young people (formally or informally) is an advantage, but not essential.
Benefits of volunteering
- The satisfaction of helping young people succeed at school
- Gain experience working with young people
- Regular support from FNH staff
- A sense of connection and belonging as part of the FNH volunteer team
- Learn about the not-for-profit and neighbourhood house sector
Impact
Your support will help local students:
- Strengthen their learning skills
- Build confidence in their abilities
- Feel connected and supported within their community
Term 4 Dates
Seniors Homework Support – Year 7 – 12 (4:00pm – 5:30pm)
- Monday 13 October
- Monday 20 October
- Monday 27 October
- Monday 3 November
- Monday 10 November
- Monday 17 November
- Monday 24 November
- Monday 1 December
- Monday 8 December
Primary Homework Club – Prep – Year 6 (4:00pm – 5:00pm)
- Thursday 16 October
- Thursday 23 October
- Thursday 30 October
- Thursday 6 November
- Thursday 13 November
- Thursday 20 November
- Thursday 27 November
- Thursday 4 December
- Thursday 11 December
To express your interest, please contact jazz@fawknernh.org.au to arrange a time to chat.
About the organisation
Fawkner Neighbourhood House Incorporated (FNH) is an incorporated not-for-profit organisation that supports and encourages a happy, healthy, vibrant and inclusive local community. FNH’s mission is to build the capacity of individuals and create a healthy, safe, and connected community by offering opportunities to learn, create, interact, and engage.
How to apply
Apply via probono or send an email to jazz@fawknernh.org.au to arrange for a time to chat.
Please quote in application: Homework Program Volunteer via Pro Bono Australia.
