Volunteer corner

BUILDING for the Future is a Wokingham-based, parent led charity providing activities, support and therapy for children with disabilities and/or extra needs and their families.

We are looking for volunteers to help at various groups we run from Our House in Wokingham.

They include: Ladybirds (0- 5yrs) Friday 9.30am-11.30am approx twice per month, Youth club Friday 7-9pm approx twice per month, Saturday club 11-1pm (quiet session) 3-5pm (active session) approx twice per month and we also run Holiday clubs.

Our House is a unique and accessible play centre for children with any disability.

These are not respite sessions as parents are always in the building, but a willingness to play and ensure the children have the most fun they can have is vital.

Please get in touch if you’d like to help, even if you can only commit to one session a month.

■ The Link Visiting Scheme is a charity dedicated to reducing the serious impact of loneliness in Wokingham Borough.

We believe the best way to do that is through friendship and helping people feel connected to their community.

We rely on volunteers to enhance the lives of those experiencing loneliness and isolation by making regular home visits.

We ask you to give 1-2 hours per week or per fortnight, to be that friendly face and listening ear.

We’ll make sure you’ve got all the support and training you need and answer any questions you might have along the way.

■ The Cancer Support Network has been established to support people living in and around the Wokingham, Bracknell, Slough, Windsor and Maidenhead boroughs that are affected by cancer.

The aim of the network is to support people through their cancer journey offering, direct peer-to-peer voluntary support, monthly group meet-ups, an online chat facility, an information/signposting hub and health and wellbeing events.

We aim to support people when they are feeling vulnerable or alone through a holistic programme of support. We bring people together to share experiences.

It’s essential that you will have had your own cancer experience.

You will either be a cancer survivor or have cared for a close loved one in the past.

We are specifically looking for Cancer Champion Volunteers. Volunteers offer direct support to lend a listening ear and offer emotional support.

You will have an empathetic nature and understand the difficulties when someone faces cancer.

You are asked to commit to a possible weekly session, but this may vary depending on individual arrangements.

Volunteers receive full training and will be asked for references and be expected to agree to a DBS reference check.

■ These are just a few roles on our books. Please visit our website www. volunteerwokinghamborough.org.uk to find out more and have a look at all the roles we have to offer. If you would like to get in touch with us please call 0118 977 0749 or email volunteer@ wok-vol.org.uk.