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Reading Voluntary Action
SINCE 1942, Casualties Union is the Charity whose volunteers spare time to train and practise casualty simulation.
Their aim is “To advance for the public benefit education and training in first aid, the treatment of illness, nursing, rescue, accident prevention, care in the community and similar activities, particularly through casualty simulation.”
They create the illusion of illnesses, faints from heart attacks, or injuries with makeup, in order for First Aiders and Emergency Services to practice responding to realistic-looking but safe situations.
They are currently looking for more members to join them as volunteers.
Ongoing Training Sessions are held in Reading, fortnightly, 8pm to 10pm.
Attending the training is optional and a full induction will be given.
■ Age UK Reading is an independent local charity that has been working in the local community to help older people since 1976.
They are looking for patient and very caring volunteers to support a small group of elderly clients in early stages of dementia.
You will be helping clients to engage with activities of a Dementia Club and encouraging clients to participate, tasks including: setting up the room, moving tables and chairs and more.
■ Cruse Bereavement Support is the leading national charity for bereaved people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
They offer support, advice and information and work to enhance society’s care of bereaved people.
None of what Cruse achieves would be possible without the passion, dedication and skills of their volunteers and they are looking for an experienced leader to chair their Service Delivery Committee.
The role includes: Chairing meetings, organising and developing client services across the Branch, ensuring services meet the diverse needs of the local community, assisting with fundraising activity and more.
■ 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 0118 937 2273.