Volunteer Corner
CITIZENS Advice Wokingham has launched its new mobile advice unit. The charity is hoping to go out three times a week to locations across the Borough.
It is looking to recruit volunteers who can drive the van and, ideally, talk to clients to explore what problems they have come for help with and identify the right level of support for them.
Volunteers will be required to write a summary and the actions that need to be taken.
It is a chance to be a part of making a real difference to someone’s life by making sure the clients receive the support they need.
You will gain knowledge in areas such as benefits, housing, debt and employment through training and then the role itself.
It is a chance to gain new skills and meet new people.
Commitment is approximately three hours per location, over one or two days. Volunteers must have a full driving licence.
The Cancer Support Network has been established to support people living in and around the Wokingham, Bracknell, Slough, Windsor and Maidenhead boroughs that are affected by cancer.
The aim of the network is to support people through their cancer journey offering, direct peer-to-peer voluntary support, monthly group meet-ups, an online chat facility, an information/signposting hub and health and wellbeing events.
It aims to support people when they are feeling vulnerable or alone through a holistic programme of support.
It brings people together to share experiences.
It’s essential that you will have had your own cancer experience. You will either be a cancer survivor or have cared for a close loved one in the past.
The charity is specifically looking for Cancer Champion Volunteers, who can offer direct support.
This is currently via the telephone or may be in the home or an agreed location when we are more covid secure.
You will lend a listening ear and offer emotional support. You will have an empathetic nature and understand the difficulties when someone faces cancer.
You are asked to commit to a possible weekly session, but this may vary depending on individual arrangements.
High Close School is a flourishing residential and day special school catering for up to 90 young people with a complex range of needs.
Its 120 dedicated and professional members of staff work across campus
to ensure our students are supported and kept safe in order to thrive and reach their full potential.
It is currently looking for community (co-opted) governors to join our committed and friendly team.
A community governor can be anyone with an interest in supporting a school and no prior experience is needed. A knowledge of financial management, human resources, business, education or safeguarding will greatly improve the effectiveness of our governing board and have a positive impact on the education of our pupils. Anyone with an interest in wellbeing and health would also be very welcome to apply.
Above all, however, we are looking for someone who is keen to be involved in the wider life of the school and to provide support and challenge to the leadership team of the school to ensure High Close is providing the best possible school experience.
These are just a few roles on our books. Visit our website www. volunteerwokinghamborough.org.uk to find out more and have a look at all the roles we have to offer. If you would like to get in touch with us please call 0118 977 0749 or email volunteer@ wok-vol.org.uk