Pioneer a new group

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Could you be a Read Easy Pioneer?

Do you have the initiative, energy and enthusiasm to make a real difference in people’s lives?
Do you have the confidence to network and enthuse others?
Are you passionate about your community and the people who live in it?

The organisational support available is excellent, and the fact that Read Easy has an established track record gives me the confidence that we will be able to make a difference in our community.
Andrew Pickin – Pioneer for Read Easy Nottingham

What's in it for you?

use or develop your skills to offer life-changing opportunities to others
create a new community of passionate volunteers
experience the benefits of initiating and seeing through a rewarding project

What is the time commitment for Pioneering?

Read Easy Pioneers are passionate about making a difference in their community. Typically, a Pioneer will commit to eight hours of Read Easy volunteering per week. These hours are flexible however, the role includes networking in the community to build local relationships which may require your time during typical business operational hours.

What support will I be given?

You will be supported throughout the Pioneering process by a local Read Easy Regional Adviser, who will give you a full induction session before you start and then be available to support you through each stage of the exciting process.

What resources will be available?

Read Easy UK provides all Pioneers with a Pioneer Handbook, containing detailed guidance on each stage of the process, plus a comprehensive bank of the resources you will need.

To find out more about what’s involved, download our Pioneer brochure.

Being a Pioneer for Read Easy was an inspiring and amazing journey and gave me a long-searched for sense of fulfilment. It felt as if the skills I had gained throughout my working life came together like the pieces of a jigsaw.
Mandy Woodard – Pioneer for Read Easy Torbay

We are currently particularly seeking Pioneers in the following areas:

North West

Blackpool
Bolton/Bury
East Lancashire
Rochdale & Oldham

Please contact our North West Regional Adviser, Karen Wood
karen@readeasy.org.uk

Central West

Sandwell

Please contact our Central West Regional Adviser, Kris Ventris-Field
kris@readeasy.org.uk

Central East

Luton
Bedford
Ashfield district, Nottinghamshire

Please contact our Central East Regional Adviser, Verity Cross
verity@readeasy.org.uk

London - South & South East

Lewisham

Please contact our London South & South East Regional Adviser, Gail Dawson

gaild@readeasy.org.uk

If your area isn’t listed above and you’d like to speak to us about the possibility of Pioneering in your area, please complete this form

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