A LOCAL charity that helps adults who cannot read is looking for volunteers to fill important roles to help build on its success.
Read Easy in Salisbury and East Wiltshire – which launched just over a year ago - has vacancies for a Coordinator in the area north of the city covering Amesbury, Durrington, Bulford and Tidworth, as well as a Venue Organiser.
Coordinators are central to the running of Read Easy groups and are responsible for meeting and enrolling adults who want to learn to read. They match readers with volunteer Coaches and monitor their progress. Time spent on the role is flexible and can be planned to suit role holder.
Volunteers for this role need to have strong people and organisational skills and be happy to travel to meet reading pairs. They will be fully supported by central office and local team.
Venue Organisers are responsible for finding and arranging suitable reading venues for the group.
A group spokesperson said: “Generally, our preferred settings are libraries or similar settings, but they are always locations where at least one other person is in the building to ensure the safety and integrity of the reading sessions.”
The group is also looking for a deputy for our Literacy Specialist who provides vital support material for coaches and readers.
Team Leader Julia said: “We are a friendly and supportive team who are all passionate about helping people learn to read. It is an opportunity to help change someone’s life! Please get in touch if you can spare some time to help us.”
Anyone interested in any of these important roles please click the 'Pledge' button to register your interest and to contact us.