Venue Organiser opportunity to join our Team which helps adults learn to read

Read Easy Norfolk provides a volunteer led reading coaching programme for adults. The support we provide is free, confidential and one-to-one.

The Venue Organiser works with local businesses and organisations to find and arrange suitable venues for our Reading Pairs. Reading Venues are typically in local libraries, churches, community centres and other businesses and organisations that can provide places where there is at least one other person in the building, whilst also providing an element of confidentiality.

The Role:

• To ensure that there are sufficient venues for reading pairs, in line with the Venue and Lone Worker Policy
• To manage the relationship between the venues and the group and source new venues as the group grows
• Finding businesses and organisations willing to offer a room or suitable space on their premises for your reading pairs to use at certain times of the week when it is not in use
• Ensuring that the premises are suitable for Read Easy by using the Venue Checklist
• Reporting on the Venues arranged with the Management Team to gain their approval
• Confirming the arrangements in writing with the venue provider
• Keeping up-to-date records of venues and regularly review venue arrangements
• Supporting the Team in finding and booking other venues for Read Easy Events
• Attending Management Team Meetings every 1-2 months (typically evening time)

Skils you will need:

• Experience of networking or the confidence of contacting local businesses and organisations to explain how each venue can support local people to improve their reading
• Ability to develop strong working relationships with local venue providers
• Good communication and people skills, with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality
• Reasonable IT skills
• The ability to work independently and use initiative
• A willingness to abide by Read Easy Policies and Procedures
• An open attitude to encourage 2-way communication and willingness to ask and offer help/support to the Team
• A non-judgemental attitude and respect for others, with a commitment to equality and diversity
• Energy and enthusiasm with a average of 1-2 hours a week to commit to the role

What we provide:

• Management Team Handbook with Policies
• Training/Induction with guidance specifically needed for the role
• The support of the Management Team
• Regular invitations to attend the Management Meetings
• Pay for reasonable expenses

What's in it for you?

• Develop your networking skills
• Meet and work collaboratively with new people/businesses
• Be active and engaged, whilst helping adults learn to read