With the news of the first vaccines being administered in the UK this week, things are looking more positive for us all in the coming few months.
There is a huge task facing the NHS to rollout this vaccine and volunteers will be a massive part of enabling of this.
The Wokingham Volunteer Centre will be looking to recruit volunteers as Vaccine Clinic marshals across the borough, who will be based at GP surgeries, clinics and other community spaces, which may be used if needed.
Four-hour shifts will be available Monday through to Saturday.
If you are interested in finding out more, please keep an eye on our website www.volunteerwokinghamborough.org.uk over the next couple of weeks for more information.
Thames Hospice is the local charity providing expert care for people living with life-limiting illnesses in East Berkshire and South Buckinghamshire.
A vital part of its work is also supporting their families and carers.
It costs £8 million every year to keep the Hospice running.
The charity relies on the community for over 50% of the funds, so come and volunteer in one of our shops to help contribute.
Thames Hospice’s Wokingham shop in Peach Street is looking for volunteers to help.
It was recently refitted.
Volunteers will be helping and serving customers, sorting through donations and keeping the shop colourful.
The charity has all the necessary Covid secure measures in place. Pop in the store and have a look for yourself.
The Link Visiting Scheme aims to reduce loneliness by providing friendship to those who need it.
It relies on volunteer Befrienders to improve and enhance the lives of older people.
It does this through quality time and focused attention; a chance to hear stories of days gone by and build a connection.
With the Covid-19 situation this year, it has not been able to provide our normal face-to-face service unfortunately.
The Link plans to resume this as soon as it can. In the meantime, it would like to recruit and train new volunteers who will be ready to go when the time is right.
It asks volunteers to give one or two hours per week or per fortnight to visit and offer friendship and support.
Regular visits are our minimum requirement for at least six months.
It can provide training before you start visiting and on-going training if you need it.
The Link has a support structure in place so you can always call on someone if you have any questions or concerns.
Volunteers from The Link stay in touch regularly and put on events so you can meet other volunteers too and it is hoped that these can start back up again next year.
These are just some of the latest opportunities on our books. Contact us: tel. 0118 977 0749, email volunteer@wok-vol.org.uk or visit our website www.volunteerwokinghamborough.org.uk to find out more and have a look at all the roles we have to offer.
