Thrive uses gardening to bring about positive changes in the lives of people living with disabilities or are isolated.
They have been using social therapeutic horticulture and gardening to change people’s lives since 1979.
Thrive is currently seeking volunteers to assist on their minibuses.
Some of the tasks volunteers may be involved in are: supervising clients boarding and disembarking the bus, ensuring seat belts are worn by all passengers, general supervision of clients while travelling, and more.
This opportunity will suit supportive volunteers that have the ability to grasp and convey information clearly.
There will also be training in relation to health & safety and any necessary tasks.
Reading Blind Aid Society was formed in 1883, and then changed to Reading Association for the Blind in 1926 and has supported the people of Reading ever since.
Right now they want more volunteers to assist members that experience varying degrees of sight loss at their Bowls Club on Tuesday mornings.
No prior experience of Bowls is necessary and necessary training will be provided.
It’s a relaxed environment where you can get to help members do a fun activity they wouldn’t normally be able to do.
Dimensions have supported people with learning disabilities and autism for decades, helping them in their local communities.
If you enjoy swimming and have some free time on a Monday or Wednesday mornings Dimensions are currently seeking volunteers to assist two people that they support in Wokingham, that love going for their weekly swim at a local pool.
Activities as a volunteer will include: swimming and having a general chat during and after the session.
You will not be required to teach them how to swim.
The volunteer would be accompanied with a Dimensions colleague during these activities.
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.
