Volunteering

Reading Coaches - Chichester & Bognor Regis

For Read Easy Chichester & Arun Group

Register your Interest

Due to an increase of applications from readers we are seeking volunteer reading coaches in Chichester and Bognor Regis. Once trained, you will be working on a one to one basis with an adult who want to improve their reading. Meeting with your reader each week you will then help them work through the Read Easy phonics-based reading programme.

Coaching takes place in public places, for example libraries or cafes. As a Reading Coach you will also receive support from a Coordinator and a Literacy Specialist

Skills

• Confident reading skills and a clear communicator.
• An ability to demonstrate empathy, patience and understanding.
• The ability to focus on your reader and their needs
• A commitment to maintain confidentiality and volunteer within Read Easy’s guidelines and policies
• A willingness to commit to the required training
• Reasonable confidence in using IT

About Read Easy Chichester & Arun Group

Read Easy is a charity which provides free, confidential, one-to-one reading coaches for adults who would like to improve their reading skills at their own pace and without pressure. Reading sessions are taught by fully trained volunteer reading coaches to work with readers in their own community. Read Easy Chichester & Arun is our local friendly group, based in Chichester, Bognor Regis and Littlehampton.

Details

• Yes - DBS check required
  An Enhanced DBS check is a requirement for this role
• Yes - Expenses reimbursed
• Yes - Health and Safety Policy
• Yes - Is it fully accessible
• Yes - Ongoing support
• No - Suitable for physical or sensory impairment
• No - Suitable for Under 18's
• Yes - Training provided
• Yes - Volunteer induction
• Yes - Volunteer Policy
• Yes - Volunteers covered by insurance
• Yes - Written role description

Availability

It's a flexible role that depends on both your availability and the reader's availability.

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