Thrive uses gardening to bring about positive changes in the lives of people living with disabilities or ill health with an approach called social and therapeutic horticulture, where trained
horticultural therapists work with plants and people to improve an individual’s physical and psychological health, communication and thinking skills.
They are currently seeking more Client Gardener Support Volunteers to work alongside client gardeners. From encouraging, talking, demonstrating, or guiding the individuals to a greater or lesser
extent depending on their needs, to helping clear up after gardeners have left.
Volunteers will need to be able to commit to one day a week for a minimum of six months, between 9.45am – 3.15pm on weekdays.
Enrych Berkshire is an organisation that provides people with disabilities extra support to enable them to enjoy hobbies, interests and activities of their choosing.
They are looking for a Friendly Volunteer to help an Enrych member who has survived a Stroke.
He is looking for somebody to go out walking with him and enjoy fresh air, perfect for volunteers that like to get out and about and enjoy chatting.
Reading Refugee Support Group has been supporting asylum seekers and refugees for more than 25 years.
They are looking for a friendly and warm individual to be the first point of contact for new and existing clients during our Monday morning drop- in, which runs from 10.30am-1pm
Duties will include welcoming and signing in clients, recording confidential information, and ensuring Health and Safety procedures are adhered to.
An ability to maintain professional boundaries and speak other languages such as Kurdish, Dari, Pashto, or Arabic are essential.
Take a look at our brand new Reading Volunteer Connect platform for details of these 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.
