At First Days we give choice, restore dignity and empower families who are living with a low income or are experiencing financial hardship.
We are looking to take on more volunteers to help us support more people in need across Wokingham Borough.
Firstly, we are looking for Donations Assistants to help us improve the speed in which we provide support packages to families, by checking the quality of donations received and ensuring that departments within the warehouse/shop are fully stocked with items ready to be picked.
This will be based at our warehouse and main site at Molly Millars Lane in Wokingham.
We are also looking for volunteers to assist the fundraising team in raising money to fund services by giving practical support at the Glow Walk being held on Saturday, November 26.
The Glow Walk is around Dinton Pastures lake, with participants there to donate as well as support our charity.
There will be light displays while walking around and lots of merchandise to buy including glow sticks, neon jewellery and face paints.
We also need Toy Library Volunteer to help at our Toy Library based in Woodley.
The role is to provide excellent customer service to families to enable them access to toys and games and give them a wide range of choice.
If you are interested in finding out more about any of these roles at First Days, please get in touch.
Do you want to direct change in local health and social care services for all residents in Wokingham Borough?
Healthwatch Wokingham Borough are an independent champion for all residents that use local health and social care services.
We listen to what residents have to say about these services to understand their needs, experiences, and concerns.
We then share this information with those with the power locally to make change happen, and with Healthwatch England, the national body, to help improve the quality of services across the UK.
Healthwatch is looking for voluntary Advisory Group Members to join our Advisory Group, who share our passion for wanting to help make positive changes to publicly funded local health and social care services.
Previous Advisory Group/Board experience is not essential as this role can be used as a stepping-stone into a future charity governance board role.
As a volunteer group member, you will guide, support and challenge the Healthwatch team on their work, projects and future plans. You will monitor the quality, impact and progress of the service.
You will also represent Healthwatch and the voice of local people at strategic meetings with health and care partners. We value and promote equality, diversity and inclusion, and would like our Advisory Group to reflect Wokingham Borough communities which include groups who are often under-represented and/or have lived experience of using or being involved in the delivery of, health and social care services.
This includes people from ethnic communities, all sections of the LGBTQ+ community, women and the under 30s.
Although not essential, if you have a passion, lived experience and/or knowledge of one of the following special interest groups, this would be beneficial; children and young people, ethnic communities, health services, (including GP practices, dentistry, hospitals), LGBTQ+ communities, maternity and mental health.
You will need drive, energy, enthusiasm, good communication skills, and the ability to play a leading role in maintaining our vision and shaping our future.
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
