Read Easy is a national charity that helps adults who struggle with reading by training volunteers to be reading coaches.
We are looking for several new volunteers for our new Read Easy Reading & Wokingham Group.
These roles include; a Team Leader, who is responsible for the proper and effective direction of the group. This role will appeal to someone with enthusiasm and energy who will enjoy managing a team of diverse volunteers.
We are also looking to recruit a Publicity Officer, who will be tasked with raising awareness by giving talks, putting up posters, talking to people generally about Read Easy and using social media effectively to raise awareness and publicise your group.
Other roles include a Volunteer Recruiter, a Venue Organiser and a Fundraiser.
For all these roles, volunteers will need to have a strong commitment to improving the lives of people who struggle with reading.
Please contact the Volunteer Centre for full details.
The Woosehill Toddler Group is looking for a volunteer to help run this wonderful children’s playgroup for under fives.
It has been running for 30 years at the Scout hut on Chestnut Avenue, Woosehill.
It runs from 9.45am-11.15am every Friday during term time.
Duties include: setting up, greeting the families when they arrive, preparing activities such as putting out the toys and art supplies, chatting to the children and families whilst they are there and then helping to tidy up at the end.
We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, reliable, friendly and outgoing.
The Advocacy People is an independent charity, providing free and confidential support promoting equality and social justice.
Our advocates support among many others, people living with dementia, and people with physical or learning disabilities being cared for by the local authority.
When decisions are being made about a person’s health and social care, we make sure their rights are upheld and their wishes are represented.
We take time to find out who a person is, what they feel, and how they would like their life to be, and we help them to speak up for themselves.
Would you like to make a difference and learn new skills? Do you have a background or interest in Health or Social Care, and do you want to improve services? Can you listen, empathise, and communicate?
If yes, then becoming a Volunteer Advocate could be the right step for you.
You will play a vital role in providing one-to-one advocacy for vulnerable people, making sure that their views are put across.
You may be asked to; organise client visits, meet with the client at their place of residence, build a factual report based on your visit and submit the report to the local authority and participate in best interest meetings.
Throughout your time volunteering with us, you will be fully supported by an experienced advocate.
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 volunteering roles, please visit www.volunteerwokinghamborough.org.uk
