About this role
Being a Read Easy Coordinator is very flexible. You decide how much time you have to offer, and this will determine the number of reading pairs you look after. No previous experience is required – full training and support will be given.
What you will do:
● Assess new Readers, using the simple assessment provided.
● Help interview new Coaches, when recruited and shortlisted by the Volunteer Recruiter.
● Match Readers with Coaches, make introductions, and help them organise their reading sessions. You will call on the group’s Literacy Specialist to respond to any literacy-related difficulties a pair may be having.
● Visit your reading pairs to provide encouragement, presenting certificates on occasion.
● Work collaboratively with other Coordinators in the group.
● Contribute to Coach meetings where volunteers discuss their experiences and receive further support. (Run by the Management Team typically every 8 weeks.)
● Record progress of your reading pairs and submit expenses for payment regularly.
Requirements
- References needed
- Willing to take a DBS Check
No formal qualifications or experience needed - just the following skills and attributes:
● Good communication and people skills, with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
● Strong organisational, time management and record keeping skills;
● Reasonable confidence in using IT(accessing documents, completing electronic forms and records, email, Teams/Zoom meetings);
● The ability to use initiative and willingness to work independently and as part of a team.
● A non-judgemental attitude and respect for others, with a commitment to equality and diversity, so that you can make everyone feel valued and included;
● Energy and enthusiasm, with 2-6 hours a week to commit to the role.
Location
This opportunity allows you to volunteer from home
Available from home