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
- Use organisational and IT skills to keep the team connected
Ideal for someone with:
- Experience managing or supporting volunteers
- Interest in adult literacy or community education
- Confidence with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and email
- Strong leadership and collaboration skills
Time commitment: 5–7 hours per week, minimum 2-year commitment
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.
- For more information or a full role description, please click here to Download
Together, we can help more adults across Devon read, grow, and thrive.
Recruitment Consultant: Georgia Parkhouse
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