Support U helps anyone with a situation due to their sexuality or gender identity. They support the whole family, not just the person who identifies as LGBT+ and in-house they offer caseworkers, counselling and groups. Something for everyone.
Currently, they are seeking volunteers to assist with their monthly groups. Volunteers will play a vital role in helping to foster a welcoming and safe space for all those attending. This will involve practical tasks to help set-up the space as well as talking to attendees and encouraging them to get involved in the group activities should they wish to.
Volunteers will be given training on how to manage the groups and be provided with guidelines that are set-out on how Support U expects their groups to be run.
Reading Mencap is a local charity that was founded in 1962 with the aim to provide support so that individuals with learning disabilities and their families can lead a full and active life in their community.
They are looking for enthusiastic, proactive, patient, empathetic, caring volunteers to help run their Performing Arts group. The group sessions run weekly on Mondays, 10am – 1pm, at the Museum of English Rural Life, Redlands Road.
Volunteers will be helping adults with learning disabilities take part in the group, which aims to give them a voice, a place to learn how to advocate for themselves and give their opinion on things that matter to them. The group also takes part in activities, arts and crafts, and gets out and about within the community.
The Tilehurst Junior Youth Club is an independent non-profit making organisation which is largely run and staffed by volunteers. The club is managed by an elected group of parents, volunteers and people living in the Tilehurst Community that offers a safe and secure environment for young people to enjoy themselves, make new friends and develop their social skills.
Right now they are seeking a Chairperson. Applicants must be well organised, have leadership skills, be a good communicator, have good interpersonal skills and the ability to chair a small meeting as well as having an understanding of the needs of children and young people.
Tasks include: Chairing of Management Committee Meetings and AGM, agreeing with agendas of the Management Committee Meetings with the club’s coordinator, understanding the club finances including an annual budget, and more.
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.
