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Read Easy Telford and Shropshire East is affiliated to Read Easy UK, a national charity that helps adults learn to read and which has nearly 60 groups across England.
Read Easy Telford & Wrekin was established in 2019 and continues to grow to be a highly impactful local group with an increasing number of Reading Pairs (Reading Coach and Reader).
It is run by a hard-working, dedicated group of team members, all of whom are also volunteers.
The group is now seeking a new Volunteer Recruiter.
Role:
To manage the recruitment process of all volunteers for the group, and interview volunteers with the coordinator or team leader.
What do you need to have?
You do not need specific qualifications or skills, but you will need to: Be friendly and approachable Be non-judgmental and respect views, values and cultures that are different to your own Have good IT skills Have excellent verbal and written communication skills Be organised Enthusiastic Dedicated
Some volunteer roles require a couple of hours a week (e.g. Secretary and Treasurer), increasing to some that require a commitment of couple of days a week at busy times (e.g. Team Leader and Coordinator).
We have regular meetings, using Teams, zoom and some are now face to face.
There is a whole range of support and online resources for all the volunteer roles.
We have a Regional Advisor and head office staff are always helpful too, to provide a great support network.
There is an annual conference which each group is invited to, regular online forums and area forums too, where groups in your area can get together.
