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VOLUNTEER CORNER: As seen in Wokingham Today of May 16, 2024

by Helena Badger
May 16, 2024
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Sight loss can take away independence and confidence, and leave those affected isolated. Berkshire Vision supports hundreds of visually impaired children and adults, helping them to live their lives to the full.

Helping our members to be independent is important to us.

We have many volunteer roles available. These include volunteering as a Realeyes Guide.

As a Realeyes Guide for Berkshire Vision you will be matched with one of our visually impaired members to help them accomplish a goal that will help them become more independent.

Some examples include guiding and supporting them to learn and practice a route to the local coffee shop or gym, to navigate a route to the train station, to get a bus into town or to practice the route to work or college.

We are also looking for sports and activities volunteers, telephone befrienders, tech buddies and information and event volunteers.

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For more information on how you can get involved, please get in touch.

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Reading Rugby Football Club (RRFC) based in Sonning, is a rugby club established in 1898, which now provides community rugby for a wide range of players and age groups.

We are looking to recruit a new Treasurer.

The Treasurer is one of the officers of the club, the others being the secretary and chairman.

The post reports to the chairman.

Other important interactions are with the secretary, clubhouse manager, director of adult rugby, director of youth rugby, sponsorship manager and maintenance manager.

The aim of the role is to manage Reading RFC’s finances, contribute to strategic business planning and review and recommend financial policies for the club to ensure that the finance work is appropriately carried out.

If you are financially knowledgeable, with skills covering bookkeeping, accounting, VAT returns, PAYE with accurate record-keeping, computer and numerical skills, you could fulfil a respected role in the club and provide a vital service.

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Unlock your true potential and become a vVolunteer today – it’s a great way to meet new people and make a lasting impact.

Promise Inclusion, a local charity, is looking for volunteers at The Acorn Club to assist in the provision of a weekly activity for adults aged 18+ with a range of learning difficulties, including those with profound and multiple learning difficulties, in a safe and stimulating environment at the Acorn Community Centre.

Activities include; skittles, bingo, boccia, indoor putting and lots more.

We meet on Tuesday evenings from 7pm-9pm at the Acorn Community Centre, in Woosehill, Wokingham.

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If you are interested in any of these roles or would like to discuss volunteering in general, please get in touch with our Volunteer Services Manager, Helena Badger on 0118 977 0749 or email volunteer@wok-vol.org.uk. To see all of our volunteering roles, please visit www.volunteerwokinghamborough.org.uk

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