Volunteer Reading Coach Littlehampton

Help Change Lives

Reading is a basic requirement of everyday life, and for many of us it is a skill we take for granted. But did you know that nearly 1 in 14 people have difficulty reading?

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.

Due to an increase of applications from readers we are seeking volunteer reading coaches.

Once trained, our reading coaches are matched with an adult who wants to improve their reading, and will then help them work through the Read Easy phonics-based reading programme. Coaching takes place in public places, Volunteer Reading Coaches are supported by a Coordinator and a Literacy Specialist.

SKILLS

Confident reading skills, with ideally teaching or teaching assistant experience

Clear communication and people skills

Ability to demonstrate empathy and understanding while maintaining boundaries

Ability to talk and listen to the person you coach in a patient, positive, encouraging and purposeful way

Ability to work alone seeking support where necessary

Reliability, consistency and an ability to manage disappointment

Ability and confidence to use a computer to access documents online, willingness to learn to do so

Commitment to Read easy values and willingness to follow Read Easy policies and procedures

AVAILABILITY

Volunteer Reading Coaches will mutually arrange their sessions with their reader, this is usually two 30 minute coaching sessions each week. Sessions are usually on a weekday during the day. Coaches will also meet with their supervising Coordinator either face to face or by telephone on a regular basis. Coaches should live in or close to Littlehampton.