Ways you can help make Reading better

Berkshire Family History Society was founded in 1975 and works to meet the needs of those researching their ancestry across the UK and overseas!

They are currently looking for a volunteer with plenty of skills in IT to be a Video Editor for their content. The work would suit a retiree with home video editing experience and a suitably powered computer.

The volunteers’ role would be to edit out any unwanted sections and tidy the start and end of their recorded online events, and render the content in a format suitable for web streaming!

The Reading Borough Council are looking for an

Over 50s Club Helper in South Reading!

The club is open Wednesday mornings and the role will involve: preparing the room, helping to put out chairs and tables, setting up tea and coffee service, helping to serve food and snacks, welcoming clients and generally helping to make the club run smoothly.

There is a requirement to be physically active in this role as there is some tidying and setting up involved. No previous experience is required, just a willingness to help and a friendly approach.

Thrive is an organisation that uses gardening to bring about positive changes in the lives of people living with disabilities or ill health, or who are isolated, disadvantaged or vulnerable.

Right now they are looking for a bright and enthusiastic volunteer to support their fundraising team by taking on some of the administrative responsibilities.

Skills required for this role would be computer literacy, general problem solving, being able to work on their own initiative and a pleasant telephone manner!

■ Take a look at our brand new Reading Volunteer Connect platform for details of these and many more opportunities to volunteer via our website, www.rgneeds.me. Want to get in touch? Drop us an email at volunteering@rva.org.uk or call 01189 372 273