Reading is a basic requirement of everyday life, and for many of us it is a skill we take for granted. Yet there are 2.4 million adults in England alone who can barely read or cannot read at all ...
Venue Organiser
Practical details
Volunteering • Organisation role
Contact person
Karen Harding
Provided
Requirements
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We are looking for a Venue Organiser to liaise with local businesses and organisations to find and arrange suitable reading venues for our Readers and Coaches.
This role includes:
- Managing the availability of venues for our Reading Pairs, in line with our Policies.
- Handling the relationship between the venues and Read Easy Norfolk.
- Sourcing new organisations willing to offer a suitable space for our Reading Pairs.
- Ensuring that the premises are suitable by using the Venue Checklist.
- Reporting on the venues to our Read Easy Management Team.
- 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 RE events
- Attending monthly Management Meetings (usually in the evening online or face-to-face).
We are looking for someone who has:
- Experience of networking or the confidence to contact local organisations to explain how they can support local people to improve their reading.
- Good communication and people skills, and a commitment to maintain confidentiality.
- Reasonable confidence in using IT including Microsoft Office.
- The ability to work independently and use initiative.
- A willingness to abide by Read Easy Policies and Procedures.
- An open and non-judgemental attitude and respect for others.
- Ability to commit to an average of 2-4 hours per week.
- Willingness to give a minimum of 12 months commitment to the role.
The role is supported by other members of the team who can provide specialist skills and support where needed.
READ EASY Norfolk provides free, confidential, one-to-one reading coaching for adults, delivered by volunteers.
Please note that all Read Easy volunteer roles are subject to Safer Recruitment procedures which include verification of identity and two references, and eligibility for Management Team roles in line with the Charity Commission regulations for trustees. Furthermore, some roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
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About Read Easy Norfolk
Reading is a basic requirement of everyday life, and for many of us it is a skill we take for granted. Yet there are 2.4 million adults in England alone who can barely read or cannot read at all.
Learning to read as an adult can be life-changing. The benefits can extend beyond the individual and enable families to break the inter-generational cycle of literacy difficulties.