VOLUNTEER CORNER

Remap makes bespoke aids and adaptations for the disabled that are not commercially available to help them in their personal care, hobbies, mobility, sport etc.

Remap has been operating nationally since 1965 and consists of about 80 Panels (branches) and 4,000 volunteers.

The Berkshire Panel covers Wokingham. When assigned a job, the volunteer will visit the client (with a medical professional if appropriate) to agree what is required, design and make it, and then hand it over to the client. Depending on complexity, several visits may be required.

Jobs are assigned as they are received from clients to which ever volunteer is available, has the right skills and lives in the neighbourhood (to minimise travel). Hours are determined by the volunteer around their own and the client’s availability, and so can be arranged around a full-time job.

St Paul’s Junior School in Wokingham is large junior school based in Wokingham. This is an outstanding school that provides a caring and stimulating learning environment for pupils.

The Governing Body works alongside staff and pupils, to make the school a safe and exciting place to learn and grow. Governors have three main statutory obligations: to ensure clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction; to hold the Head Teacher to account for the educational performance of the school; to oversee the financial performance of the school and make sure money is well spent.

They are looking for two Community Governors to join their team. Volunteers must be aged 21 and over and be passionate about the local community.

Meetings tend to take place weekday evenings.

Age UK Berkshire offers a Home From Hospital service free of charge to older people who are residents in the Wokingham borough.

The service is for people who are being discharged from hospital and live alone, to help them through the first couple of weeks and make sure they have what they need to regain their confidence, settle into a routine, and re-adjust to living back at home.

Their volunteer home visitors provide a few hours of social and practical support just after someone has left hospital.

The volunteer coordinator makes an initial assessment before your visit, and will tell you what the client needs. It could be as simple as making them a cup of tea, doing a bit of light shopping, accompanying someone to a GP or outpatient appointment, or picking up a prescription. If you feel you can help, please get in touch for more details..

To find out more about these roles and volunteering, please visit our website www.volunteercentrewokingham.org.uk, call us on 0118 977 0749 or email volunteer@wok-vol.org.uk