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.
If you are ready to help others find the power of reading and be part of something that truly changes lives, you can:
Together, we can help more adults across Devon read, grow, and thrive.
Recruitment Consultant: Georgia Parkhouse
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