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 might lead a full and active life in their community.
They are seeking a Transition Club Assistant Volunteer. Their Transition Service and Clubs is to support members who are aged 16-25 and their families prepare for adulthood. Volunteers will provide assistance to the club leaders and assist with set up of activities, refreshments and more.
Volunteers with experience of working with older children or young adults with learning disabilities in either a care and/or educational setting is desirable. However, the right attitude and approach is much more important to them.
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Enrych Berkshire is an organisation that provides people with disabilities extra support to help them to enjoy hobbies, interests and activities of their choosing.
Right now they hope to recruit a friendly volunteer to assist an Enrych member that is visually impaired with getting out and about. This member wants to increase social activities such as attending pub quizzes, as well as having additional support to be able to enjoy walks.
This particular member also works full time. So they would appreciate your support in the evening or on the weekend.
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Starting Point supports young people aged 11-25 through various mentoring programmes and they want to recruit more passionate and emotionally robust volunteers to join their team as mentors.
Mentoring at Starting Point takes a relational, tailored, and holistic approach. By taking time to get to know mentees and taking a genuine interest in them. The young person is treated as an individual and supported accordingly.
With your assistance you can help boost areas such as confidence, self-esteem, aspiration and more in young people around Reading.
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.
