The Institute is running the President’s Volunteer Programme (PVP) once again in 2011-2012. This Programme involves ITT Dublin students working with second level students from six local schools, to help support the development of their maths abilities.

The Programme takes place on the Mezzanine floor of the Canteen starting 17th November on four Thursday evenings from 17.00–18.30, then six Thursdays in 2012 between the start of February and the Easter break.

This year we have again increased our tutor and student numbers as the PVP continues to go from strength to strength. 

What are the Benefits of the PVP?

The benefits to tutors involved are:

• Development of personal and professional skills - team working, organisation, time management, listening, interpersonal communication, facilitation, tutoring skills, problem solving and presentation skills.
• Increased confidence;
• Providing valuable experience and evidence to enhance your CV;
• Ability to consider what a teacher’s career might be like;
• Opportunity to gain accreditation for your activities;

The benefits to second level students involved are:

• Increased math skills;
• Introduction to college life;
• Chance to ask questions in a comfortable environment;
• Opportunity to see maths from a new perspective;

The Institute provides tutor training and Garda clearance for all ITT Dublin student tutors taking part.

This is an opportunity to be an involved in a great experience and to give something back to the community.

For more information please contact gareth.ebbs@ittdublin.ie ASAP.