Read Easy UK is a national organisation in the country which provides a volunteer-led reading coaching programme for adults. We are looking for coordinators to work with our Reading Coaches and service users to help facilitate 1-1 coaching sessions. If you are personable, highly organised, and want to make a difference in the community then this could be the opportunity for you! Training is provided by ReadEasy UK and ongoing support is available from the local group.
This is a long-term opportunity and we are looking for volunteers who can commit to work with us for at least 2 years to provide continuous mentoring and support to reading pairs.
Key tasks:
Assessing and enrolling new readers
Assisting the Volunteer Recruiter with interviewing coaches
Pairing up trained coaches with readers in their local area
Arranging and attending first meetings between coaches and readers
Providing ongoing support to reading pairs through their coaching journey
Requirements:
Access to a computer and basic IT literacy
Ability to commit to 1 day week or equivalent (can be flexible around your schedule and commitments)
Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check