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VOLUNTEER CORNER: As seen in Reading Today, March 2, 2023

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Thursday, March 2, 2023 7:03 am
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The National Childbirth Trust is the national charity for pregnancy, birth and early parenthood.

Every year, they support thousands of expectant and new parents across the UK and Channel Islands to feel more connected and confident during this major life transition.

They are looking for a volunteer to help develop and keep their Reading Branch’s social media accounts up-to-date.

This role is flexible and only takes around one hour per week, perfect for those that: understand how to use a range of social media platforms and can communicate effectively with their audience.

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity is the leading organisation providing emotional and practical support to families who have a child with a life threatening or terminal illness.

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity are looking for volunteers with UK Driving Licences to join their new Reading Care Team, providing essential transport for families.

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Could you spare a few hours of your time to help a family with a seriously ill child access safe and comfortable transport?

Volunteer Drivers help to provide additional support to the families they work with by providing safe, comfortable and reliable transport, enabling them to travel safely to healthcare appointments, school and to other activities.

They are looking for a confident and calm drivers based in Berkshire and Oxfordshire to assist with travel across those areas.

Enrych Berkshire is a registered charity that provides support to people with a disability, helping them get access to leisure, social and learning activities.

Right now they are seeking a volunteer for a quiet gentleman who uses a wheelchair since becoming an amputee.

Help them build confidence in going out and tackle isolation. Social activities could be watching boxing on the TV in the pub, playing pool or even just going out and getting fresh air, it would help so much.

Take a look at our brand 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.

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