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HOLT Copse Conservation volunteer (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 and paths 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-free and 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.

At the moment, this support with be virtual, over the phone or via video call, 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.

The Link Visiting Scheme is a charity dedicated to reducing loneliness by helping isolated people make friends.

We rely on our volunteer befrienders to improve and enhance the lives of older people.

We do this through quality time and focused attention; a chance to hear stories of days gone by and build a connection.

We ask you 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. We provide training before you start visiting and on-going training if you need it.

We have a support structure in place so you can always call on someone if you have any questions or concerns.

We will be holding a Virtual Volunteer Recruitment Fair on Wednesday, September 26, at 11am. Visit our website or Facebook page for more details.

Contact us: tel. 0118 977 0749, email volunteer@wok-vol.org.uk or visit our website: www.volunteerwokinghamborough.org.uk