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?
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
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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