The League of Friends of Reading Hospitals raises funds for the patients and staff of the Royal Berkshire Hospital.
A committee of trustees run the league.
They meet every two months to discuss the general running of the League and to make decisions on hospital giving projects.
The role is fully participating and we are looking for someone happy to support the League’s fundraising events and two retail outlets.
We are looking for a secretary to the trustees who is well organised, has good communication skills and is familiar with IT.
The role will involve: organising trustee meetings, booking venues, sending agendas, dealing with hospital project applications, producing minutes, managing generic trustee correspondence, keeping records of trustees, past and present and ensuring this is compliant under GDPR and The Charities Commission and entered on their website.
Experience with Charity Commission requirements, as laid down in the regulations, plus a working knowledge of GDPR would be helpful.
HCCV manage Holt Copse a seven-acre wood in Wokingham on behalf of Wokingham Town Council who own the wood.
Work parties take place on alternate Saturday mornings between October and March, and on some Tuesdays and Fridays during the same period.
Activities include coppicing and planting trees, clearing scrub, building bridges andpaths and checking and monitoring bird nest boxes.
No previous experience is necessary, young and old people are equally welcome and many youngsters do the volunteering part of their Duke of Edinburgh award by helping HCCV.
HCCV work parties are fun, stress-freeand rewarding. Although you may get wet and muddy you are never cold, you get a real ‘buzz’ from doing healthy, physical exercise and it gives you an appetite.
The Wokingham Cancer Support Network has been established to support people living in and around the Wokingham borough that are affected by cancer.
Meeting other people with similar experiences can be invaluable.
Self-help and support groups offer a chance for people to talk to others and come together to share experiences and concerns.
The aim of this project is to support people in a number of ways including direct peer-to-peer support, monthly meet-up groups, an online chat facility and an information/signposting hub.
We are looking for Cancer Champion Volunteers who will be recruited and trained to deliver support in the home or where needed.
At the moment, this support with be virtual, over the phone or via videocall, with the aim to meet up in person in the future.
As a volunteer you will receive professional training to support you in your role.
You will be asked to make a regular commitment to help a person you will be matched with.
This will vary around discussions and needs of the person being supported.
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.
