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Community Literacy Ambassador - Coromandel

Coromandel
Organisation:
Rural Youth and Adult Literacy Trust
Category:
Promotion
Hours:
Both/Flexible

Volunteer Opportunity: Community Ambassador – Coromandel
Support Literacy, Change Lives with the Rural Youth and Adult Literacy Trust (RYALT)

Who We Are – RYALT:
The Rural Youth and Adult Literacy Trust (RYALT) is a New Zealand-based charity that provides free one-on-one literacy coaching to rural and isolated adults and teenagers who didn’t gain reading and writing skills at school.
Our trained volunteer coaches work remotely, supporting students via Zoom, Google Meet, or phone to help them improve their spelling, writing, and reading—skills that change lives.

Why Literacy Matters:
Did you know that 35% of teenagers in New Zealand are below the standard level of literacy? This affects their wellbeing, job prospects, finances, and self-esteem.
At RYALT, we offer free literacy services—and you can help ensure more people in your community know where to find support.

Your Role as a Community Ambassador:
As a local representative of RYALT, you’ll help raise awareness of our services by connecting with people and organisations in your area.

You'll be:

  • Promoting our services locally (libraries, community centres, employers, expos)
  • Distributing posters, flyers, and contact cards
  • Attending community meetings and events on our behalf
  • Building relationships with local businesses and groups
  • Advocating for those who struggle with literacy

Who You’ll Reach:
1 in 10 New Zealanders struggles with literacy. Your mission is to make sure they know RYALT is here to help—for free.

Ideal Volunteer Profile:
This role is perfect for you if you're:

  • Community-minded and passionate about helping others
  • Friendly, confident, and enjoy talking to people
  • Comfortable visiting local spots and sharing information
  • Looking for a flexible way to make a difference locally

No formal experience needed—just a willingness to connect and advocate!

What You Get:

  • Flexible role – volunteer on your schedule
  • Initial training – we’ll help you create a local action plan
  • Monthly support – submit a simple report/log
  • Community connection – join a team of passionate Regional Ambassadors
  • Ongoing guidance – we’re with you every step of the way

Join us and help change lives through literacy in your own backyard.

Requirements:
  • Must be at least 16 years old to apply
  • Friendly, sociable, and comfortable starting conversations
  • Excellent communication skills and confidence speaking with individuals or groups
  • Passionate about literacy and its impact on people’s lives
  • Proactive and self-directed – able to work independently without close supervision
  • A creative thinker who enjoys finding ways to reach different parts of the community
  • Has a strong connection to their local area and cares deeply about its people
  • Willing to distribute flyers, posters, and materials in the community
  • Comfortable attending or representing RYALT at local events, meetings, or expos
  • Able to commit up to 4 hours per month (flexible, based on your availability)
  • Basic computer or smartphone skills for checking emails and submitting monthly reports
Time commitment:
  • Flexible, depending on your availability – usually up to 4 hours per month

Getting started:
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.

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