Reading Blind Aid Society was formed in 1883 and then changed to Reading Association for the Blind in 1926 and has supported the sight impaired people of Reading ever since.
They want volunteers to assist their members that experience varying degrees of Sight Loss at their Bowls Club. It’s a social club where members & volunteers get a chance to play Bowls whilst having a bit of fun and companionship.
No prior experience of Bowls is necessary, and training is provided.
Graft Thames Valley is a charity that aims to eradicate barriers to employment for disabled or disadvantaged people struggling to find a job.
They are seeking volunteers to assist their Job Club Supervisor in order to run their two Job Clubs per week.
The role involves setting up computers, meeting and greeting jobseekers and taking time to settle them into the job club; then working alongside the jobseeker to help them find and apply for suitable jobs. Full training will be provided.
Trust House Reading was established with the support of The Survivors Trust (TST) which is a national umbrella agency for more than 130 specialist sexual violence and abuse support services.
They want more helpline volunteers. No previous helpline experience is necessary as training and on-going support will be provided.
The role requires one two- to three-hour session per week. This role can be office-based at their offices in Reading or home-based.
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.
