VOLUNTEERCORNER

Helen & Douglas House is opening a Pop-Up shop at the Oracle Shopping Centre in Reading as part of the Charity Super.Mkt, the UK’s first multicharity shop.

The shop opened last week, and they need approximately

140 volunteers to fill their retail shifts.

This is an exciting opportunity to help generate thousands of pounds to support local families with terminally ill children.

Tasks would include: Engaging members of the public, answering any basic questions about the charity, replenishing stock on the shop floor, sorting and steaming stock, serving on the till and supporting customers in the changing rooms

■ Me2 Club is a local charity that supports children with additional needs and disabilities in the Wokingham and Reading Boroughs attend mainstream activities including uniform groups, sports clubs and drama groups.

They do this by matching them with a one-to-one volunteer who supports them at the activity. By building a relationship with one of the young people their volunteers help them to overcome barriers and be included.

Training and ongoing support is provided so all you need it to be over 16 and have one to two hours a week to give.

You can make a difference to a child’s life.

■ Age UK Reading are seeking caring and understanding individuals to help support a small group of elderly clients in early stages of dementia at a weekly group.

Volunteers will help by setting up the room, moving tables and chairs, supporting the facilitator during the session by preparing teas and coffees, bringing prepared sandwiches from the kitchen and taking empty plates back after the clients have finished their lunch.

Volunteers will also help clients to engage with activities and encouraging them to participate, discuss amongst themselves and overall provide them with a positive experience.

■ Take a look at our 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.