Exeter
Volunteer Role | 5-7 hours/week | Make a real difference helping adults learn to read with Read Easy, a long-established, trusted national charity Cathedral Appointments is proud to be working in partnership with Read Easy North, East & West Devon, part of the only national charity offering free, one-to-one reading coaching for adults who struggle with literacy. Why This Matters • Help adults gain confidence, independence, and new opportunities through reading, • Lead a local team of volunteers making a real difference in your community, • Join a fun, supportive, and inclusive charity with a proven track record of impact About Read Easy • Founded in 2010 in Dorset, formally established nationally in 2011 as Read Easy UK, • North, East & West Devon network formed in April 2024, with hubs in Okehampton, Barnstaple, Axminster, Exmouth, and Exeter, • Supported entirely by volunteers, delivering confidential, one-to-one reading coaching We are helping Read Easy build a pool of passionate volunteers across Devon, with a particular focus on recruiting a new Team Leader. About the Team Leader Role As Team Leader, you will coordinate volunteers, drive local initiatives, and ensure the group delivers effective reading support. Responsibilities: • Support and guide Reading Coaches and Coordinators, • Lead communication and volunteer engagement, • Oversee local partnerships and community outreach, • Experience managing or supporting volunteers, • Interest in adult literacy or community education, • Confidence with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and email Other Volunteer Opportunities Alongside the Team Leader, Read Easy North, East & West Devon is also welcoming expressions of interest for: • Coordinator Supporter & Lead Recruiter, • IT Support, • Publicity Officer, • Reading Coaches, • Local Volunteer Recruiters Why Volunteer with Read Easy? Volunteering with Read Easy means joining a fun, supportive, and collaborative charity where every hour makes a difference. You will see firsthand how learning to read transforms confidence, family life, and community connection. Read Easy promotes Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, and is a Disability Confident organisation, guaranteeing interviews for disabled applicants who meet essential criteria. Recruitment Consultant: Georgia Parkhouse Ref: 11024