The Role: Referrals Networker
Do you enjoy meeting people, building relationships, and championing causes that make a real difference?
We’re looking for a Referrals Networker to be the vital link between Read Easy and the local community. In this role, you’ll connect with local organisations and services to make sure adults who struggle with reading — as well as potential volunteers — know about the life-changing support we offer.
This is a role for someone who loves reaching out, building trust, and ensuring no one is left behind because of reading challenges.
Key Responsibilities
- Build strong relationships with local partners such as libraries, job centres, housing associations, GP surgeries, and adult education providers.
- Raise awareness of Read Easy’s free one-to-one reading coaching and encourage referrals of both readers and volunteers.
- Represent Read Easy at local events, community meetings, and networking opportunities.
- Identify new referral routes and creative ways to reach adults who need support.
- Maintain an up-to-date contact list and track referral outcomes.
- Gather feedback to help the team strengthen community connections.
Time commitment
This position is flexible and can mainly be done at times that suit you. Between 2 to 4 hours a week, depending on how much time you can spare. This role is performed mainly online at home using a provided MS 365 Office account, role email, MS Teams, telephone and text. Visits to local organisation will be required.
What We’re Looking For
- A confident communicator who enjoys engaging with individuals and groups.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive, lasting partnerships.
- A genuine interest in supporting the local community.
- Enthusiasm, empathy, and reliability.
- (Some experience or awareness of the charity sector is helpful, but not essential.)
What You’ll Gain
Volunteering as a Referrals Networker is a rewarding way to make a direct and lasting impact in your community. You’ll help adults take their first steps towards reading — and in doing so, open up a world of opportunities.
You’ll also gain:
- Experience in community engagement, partnership-building, and outreach.
- Confidence in public speaking and networking.
- Insight into how local services and charities work together.
- Transferable skills such as communication, teamwork, and initiative.
- Obtain a work experience reference to enhance employability
Support and Training
You’ll receive:
- A warm welcome, induction, and ongoing guidance from your Team Leader and fellow volunteers.
- Access to a library of resources and referral materials.
- A Management Team Handbook to support you in your role.
- The backing of experienced Read Easy volunteers and groups across the UK.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’d like to use your people skills to change lives in your community — one reader at a time — we’d love to hear from you. Contact: threcruiter3@readeasy.org.uk