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Volunteer Publicity Organiser
Organisation Details
Read Easy Bolton & District
Sub theme: Education
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: Read Easy Bolton & District provides free, confidential, one-to-one reading coaching for adults who want to improve their reading skills. Our trained volunteer coaches work with readers at their own pace, helping them to build confidence, independence and opportunities in everyday life. The group is run entirely by dedicated local volunteers who are passionate about making a difference in their community.
Description of role: Are you creative, enthusiastic and passionate about making a difference in your local community? Read Easy is looking for a volunteer Publicity Organiser to help raise awareness of our free, confidential, one-to-one reading coaching for adults who struggle with reading.
As Publicity Organiser, you'll help spread the word about Read Easy through social media, local press, posters, community events and partnerships with local organisations. You'll work alongside a friendly team of volunteers to help more adults access reading support and encourage others to get involved.
We're looking for someone with good communication skills, confidence using social media and a willingness to get stuck in! Previous publicity or marketing experience is helpful but not essential. The role is flexible, requiring approximately two hours per week, with full training and ongoing support provided.
As Publicity Organiser, you'll help spread the word about Read Easy through social media, local press, posters, community events and partnerships with local organisations. You'll work alongside a friendly team of volunteers to help more adults access reading support and encourage others to get involved.
We're looking for someone with good communication skills, confidence using social media and a willingness to get stuck in! Previous publicity or marketing experience is helpful but not essential. The role is flexible, requiring approximately two hours per week, with full training and ongoing support provided.
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Creative Skills, Commercial Awareness, IT Skills, Marketing and PR
Are volunteer expenses available?: Yes
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Opportunity times: Monday Morning, Monday Afternoon, Monday Evening, Tuesday Morning, Tuesday Afternoon, Tuesday Evening, Wednesday Morning, Wednesday Afternoon, Wednesday Evening, Thursday Morning, Thursday Afternoon, Thursday Evening, Friday Morning, Friday Afternoon, Friday Evening, Saturday Morning, Saturday Afternoon, Saturday Evening, Sunday Morning, Sunday Afternoon, Sunday Evening
DBS required: Off
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Is this organisation part of the Sports Volunteering Scheme (SVS)?: No
Minimum hours commitment: 2 hours per week (organised around your availability)
Location:
3 Holden Avenue
Bolton
BL1 7EY