The Volunteer Tutors Organisation is turning 50!

Since 1974 we have been training and supporting volunteer tutors to provide one-to-one educational support to the children and young people who need it most.

Click here to donate and help VTO’s essential work for the next 50 years!

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We need more volunteers!

Could you dedicate an hour a week to help change a young person’s life?

Click on one of the pictures to meet some our volunteers!

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Our Volunteer Journey

1. Application

2. Interview

Complete a short interview with a member of the team.

3. PVG

Join the PVG scheme.

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4. Training

Attend one of our volunteer training sessions online.

5. Matching and Pairing

The team finds you the perfect match with a pupil!

Info to Become a Tutor

Arianna’s Story

This is the story of Arianna, one of the many young people VTO supports.

Play the video above to hear about Arianna’s experience with her tutor Melissa, and find out how powerful one-to-one tuition can be in improving a child’s performance at school and overall confidence.

Find out how to get involved

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Information for Families & Schools

Volunteer as a Tutor

Information for Supporters

The VTO is committed to #keepthepromise, find out more here.

It’s quick and easy to set up a monthly donation to support our children.

Visit us at The Charities Aid Foundation, select ‘Monthly’ and simply follow the on-screen instructions! Your donation will directly help children and young people excel in their educations and offer them brighter futures.

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