Crowthorne Reduce Our Waste (CROW) is a voluntary not-for-profit community group, founded in 2018 to free where we live from single-use plastic.
With the support and effort by our community, Crowthorne was certified as a Plastic Free Community, January 2019 by Surfers Against Sewage (SAS). Since then, we have continued building a sustainable and environmentally sensitive community by: engaging in issues that preserve and enhance the village’s environment, including energy use, waste and resource-efficiency, sourcing reliable information, attracting community involvement and suggesting practical solutions as appropriate and combining education and awareness-raising with action and policy influence.
The committee is enthusiastic, committed and everyone has a voice.
We are very active in the community and see our future as partnering more with like-minded individuals and groups to continue our efforts.
We are currently looking for a Secretary and a Media Coordinator. The Secretary will work closely with the CROW community leader and committee members to ensure the smooth and consistent administration of the group and that decisions are in line with CROWs constitution.
The Media Coordinator will work with members to promote CROW objectives, increase membership and community support for CROW activities.
If you would like to build a more sustainable, environmentally sensitive community and are interested in joining us, then get in touch.
AbilityNet is a pioneering UK charity with a global perspective.
We believe the power of digital technology should be available to everyone, regardless of ability or age.
Our free online resources and a network of more than 300 community-based volunteers help individuals with any disability, of any age, to use all kinds of digital technology.
We are looking to take on more volunteers in this area. You don’t need to be a tech guru to help out.
If you use a computer at home or work, and perhaps support family and friends with their tech issues, you are likely to have the skills we are looking for: a passion to help others, good IT and computer skills, knowledge of standard operating systems and software would be useful, the ability to communicate well with people, patience and empathy.
Your own transport or good transport links e.g. bus, if providing face-to-face support will be necessary.
Do you have few hours or more to spare each week? Maybe you are recently retired? Perhaps your children are at school?
Maybe you work shifts or work on a part-time basis and would like a voluntary role which can fit around them?
If the answer to any of these questions is yes, then the Wokingham Community Transport Scheme needs you.
All you need is your own car – there is no cost to you as we reimburse all your expenses.
We are looking for drivers who can provide transport for older people to attend vital medical appointments such hospitals, local doctors, dentists, opticians, physiotherapists. drivers who can help with one off social trips (such as shopping or visiting friends/family in hospital/care homes etc.) and more regular social trips (such as to a lunch club or activity which may involve dropping them of and picking them up later rather than waiting with them)
Time commitment can be very flexible.
If you live in Wokingham, Finchampstead, Winnersh and Barkham and you would like to help, please get in touch.
You must have a full driving licence and own car and you must be a minimum of age 21.
Unfortunately, we cannot take on any new volunteers aged 75 and over due to insurances purposes.
If you would like to find out more about volunteering in your local area, please visit our website www.volunteerwokinghamborough.org.uk . Alternatively, to speak to someone in more detail, please contact our Volunteer Services Manager, Helena Badger on 0118 977 0749 or email volunteer@wok-vol.org.uk
