Reading Today

Volunteer corner

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VOLUNTEERS are the heartbeat of Oxfam and currently they are seeking more volunteers for their charity shops in Reading. One such available volunteeri­ng opportunit­y is their role of: Music Department Sorter.

They want volunteers to give a couple of hours to: Researchin­g and valuing vinyl or CDs online, helping organise the store and more.

They are asking for around four to eight hours per week.

No experience needed and training will be given.

■ Over The Wall is a charity that helps children, young people and their families, living in the UK, reach beyond the boundaries of their health challenges to discover a world of mischief and new possibilit­ies.

They run camps where members take part in fun activities including

Sports, Games, Drama, Arts and Crafts and more.

Over The Wall are currently looking for more volunteers to be Camp Teammates for their upcoming Health Challenge Camp that takes place: August 15-19.

Volunteers will assist in creating a fun, safe and supportive environmen­t.

■ Enrych Berkshire is an organisati­on that provides people with disabiliti­es extra support to help them to enjoy hobbies, interests and activities of their choosing.

Right now they hope to recruit a friendly volunteer to assist an Enrych member that is visually impaired with getting out and about.

This member wants to increase social activities such as attending pub quizzes, as well as having additional support to be able to enjoy walks.

This particular member also works fulltime.

So they would appreciate your support in the evening or on the weekend.

■ 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.

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