Read Easy Leeds provides free, confidential, one to-one reading coaching for adults who struggle with reading, through a network of volunteer groups across Leeds. Read Easy groups are changing the lives of individual adults across the country by providing them with the support they need to learn to read, and in turn opening doors for them to all sorts of new opportunities in life.
Outline of the Administrator/Secretary role
Being an excellent timekeeper and an organised individual, your administration skills will be vital to support the smooth running of the local Management Team. By recording actions agreed at meetings, and supporting the Team Leader, Management Team and Coordinator with administrative support, this role ensures that the group functions at its best and works in the most efficient and effective way to help adults learn to read in your community.
How we will support you
You will be provided with the Management Team Handbook, training/induction, policies and guidance specifically needed for this role, including access to support from a Read Easy UK Regional Adviser, via your Team Leader. You will also be invited to Read Easy UK’s regional and national forums which gives volunteers an opportunity for networking with those from other groups.
What you will be doing
● Arranging Team meetings with the Team Leader and distributing agendas
● Recording actions agreed at the team meeting and distributing notes on required
actions
● Submitting Coach and Reader Finisher questions responses to REUK
● When required, supporting the Coordinator with printing and copying
● Supporting with general administration for your group
● Attending regular Management Team meetings, typically every 6-8 weeks
The skills you will need
● A strong commitment to improving the lives of the people Read Easy works with.
● Reasonable confidence in using IT.
● The ability to use initiative and work independently.
● A willingness to abide by Read Easy policies and procedures.
● An open attitude that encourages two-way communication and willingness to ask for
and offer support to the Team.
● A non-judgemental attitude and respect for others, with a commitment to equality and
diversity, so that you can make everyone feel valued and included.
● Energy and enthusiasm with an average of one to two hours a week to commit to the
role.
This role is mainly remote, although we are looking for a volunteer based in or around Leeds to attend occasional meetings in person. This role requires 1-2 hours per week of volunteering time.
Interested?
If you think you can offer the time, skills and experience that we are looking for and would be interested in taking up this role, please contact [email protected]
Pay: £0.10 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Leeds LS1
