“I have been a volunteer Teacher at Turning Point Academy for over three years now. The time has simply flown by and the progress made by our members has been phenomenal. I have found this work both rewarding and exciting by working alongside a dedicated team who ensure the smooth running of the organisation. This is coupled with the wonderful mix of ladies who are our treasured members. As a teacher, I have had the pleasure of teaching women from different parts of the world as well as many locals. There is never a dull moment and I feel I get back as much as I give, perhaps more! The visiting speakers, all specialists in their own field, further enhance the teaching experience and I am as eager as our students to listen to the lectures.
As part of my commitment to this work, I attend the termly teacher training sessions which provide a useful evaluation of the work and its results. This is a great opportunity to make suggestions as to how we can further improve the service we provide and assess feedback from our students. I have been briefed on health and safety on the premises and also been invited to do a first aid course.
Our students follow a structured course for learning Qur’anic Arabic, which is taught using excellent resources including a set of books specially chosen for its simplicity. Other resources are freely available and facilitate the whole experience for both students and teachers.
My personal experience at Turning Point has been very good. I am treated with the utmost respect from both staff and students. I am invited to participate in various events such as the Ramadan programme where we organise Iftaar dinners for our newly converted members. I hope to be given the opportunity to continue with this charitable work for a long time to come.”