Versus Arthritis was formed in 2018 following a merger of Arthritis Care and Arthritis Research UK. Whether you’re looking for information about arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions or you want to support family and friends, they can help.
They are seeking volunteers to help them deliver Chi Me courses to members of the public, Chi Me is a series of simple movements, linked together to create a gentle, flowing and easy to follow Tai Chi style class. You’ll be guiding people safely through a series of Chi Me movements and encouraging full participation.
Volunteers will participate in IT training to deliver sessions virtually as needed, you would be delivering Chi Me sessions on a rota basis either virtually or face to face as required.
Berkshire Vision provides vital practical and friendly support, sport and activities to visually impaired children and adults, and their families in Berkshire.
Berkshire Vision wants more volunteers to help as a Telephone Befriender! You will be calling members of Berkshire Vision who have signed up to the Telephone Befriending Scheme.
As a telephone befriender, you will be calling one or more members. The normal frequency is once per week, but some Members will ask to be called twice a week. Others prefer less frequent calls. The aim of your phone call is to provide a friendly chat. You will ask the Member about their week, and prompt conversation topics when necessary.
Sue Ryder supports people through the most difficult times of their lives. Whether that’s a terminal illness, the loss of a loved one or a neurological condition, they’re there when it matters.
They are looking for volunteers that have a fully insured vehicle with a valid MOT certificate and have a current, clean driving licence to be a Volunteer Driver for their members in the Duchess of Kent Hospice area.
As a Volunteer Driver with Sue Ryder you’ll be helping provide incredible care to people with life-limiting illness and their families and carers. You will be providing reliable, safe transportation to and from the Sue Ryder care centre and/or enable people to access services in the community.
Take a look at our new Reading Volunteer Connect platform for details of these and many more opportunities to volunteer via our website, www.rgneeds.me. Want to get in touch? Drop us an email at volunteering@rva.org.uk or call 0118 937 2273.
