Age UK Berkshire is an independent local charity part of the Age UK Brand that provides integrated health and wellbeing services for older people across Berkshire.
Right now Age UK Berkshire is running a Singing Group in Tilehurst on Thursday mornings between 10.30am and 12.30pm. They want an organised, friendly and approachable volunteer to help the sessions run as smoothly as possible.
Tasks will include: picking up the keys to the hall, setting up for the group, tidying back up at the end, locking up and returning the keys, also you would be welcome to join in on the singing.
Compass Recovery College is a mental health and wellbeing organisation based in Reading that provides free workshops and social groups for anyone in the area aged 18 or over who may be affected directly or indirectly by mental health or wellbeing challenges.
They are currently seeking more volunteers. Their volunteering roles include supporting the delivery of the current workshops and social sessions, co-producing new workshops and much more.
Previous experience in this field is not necessary but volunteers need to demonstrate empathy, hope and positivity to support the recovery journeys of their participants.
Reading Hydro CBS financed, built and operates a community hydropower plant next to Caversham Weir in Reading. Income from the renewable electricity is used to run the plant and repay investment. Any surplus will fund sustainability projects that benefit the local community.
Reading Hydro are currently looking for a volunteer with experience of dealing with insurance to provide advice to volunteers on what is and is not covered by the insurance policy, and to also ensure that Reading Hydro maintains appropriate operational, public and employers’ liability, and directors and officers, insurance cover.
You will have an opportunity to be involved in a project that is helping reduce climate warming by generating renewable electricity and to help ensure that it operates in accordance with its insurance cover. You will work remotely with other volunteers as part of a team.
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.
