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Volunteer Needed: Golden Age Club
Monday, 08 February 2010 20:29
The Golden Age clubs seeks a volunteer who is organised and friendly to assist the chairman with booking entertainment and arranging occasional outings.
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Death of Martyn Allies, DFC, MBE
Monday, 08 February 2010 20:29
We deeply regret to record the death on 25 January of Martyn Allies, DFC, MBE, aged 89. He was the Chairman of the Reading Düsseldorf Association for over twenty years, and actively involved for much longer both with us and also with many other community organisations.
Centre Manager Required
Monday, 08 February 2010 20:29
£28,000 - 30,000 pro-rata (depending on experience)
Involving offenders and ex-offenders in volunteering
Volunteer Driver's Assistant needed: Local charity for those with visual impairment
Sunday, 07 February 2010 18:03
Driver's Assistant needed to help elderly, visually impaired people to and from their homes onto the mini-bus, ensure safety and help them into the Centre on Fridays. The volunteers are needed 9-11am and 1.30-2.30pm but are welcome to stay for the duration of the session or return for the journey home.
Can you help at the One World Week's Sharing Day crèche?
Sunday, 07 February 2010 18:03
One World Week are looking for qualified volunteers who would be willing and able to run a crèche at our Sharing Day for One World Week?s supporters.
Lunch club helpers needed: local charity for elderly
Sunday, 07 February 2010 18:03
Age Concern Reading seeks adaptable, patient, good humoured volunteers to assist at local Lunch Clubs, setting up tables, serving and clearing lunch, chatting and helping clients with mobility problems in and out of vehicles. Volunteers are needed for 3-4 hours on either Mondays, Tuesdays or Wednesdays. On the job training is given. References and Police checks are required. If you are interested in this opportunity, or would like to know more about volunteering, please visit or ring us at the Volunteer Centre Reading.
Valentine Special
Sunday, 07 February 2010 18:03
Look out for our Valentine special, we have a very interesting event coming up, with a twist! Do you know what a Gomesi or Kanzu is? These are traditional dresses from a country in Africa! If you would like to give your special one a wonderful culturally diverse day, watch this space for more details!!
Winter News from Dingley
Sunday, 07 February 2010 18:03
Dingley has revamped its newsletter and you can find out all about recent developments in our organisation, which supports children with additional needs and their families.
An Exciting Step for Reading Community Radio!
Sunday, 07 February 2010 18:03
Reading Community Radio is about to enter into an exciting new phase by working towards streaming 24/7 on the Internet from the new studio in the premises of Reading Association for The Blind, Walford Hall, Carey Street.
1966: Hawaii hosts US-Vietnamese summit
Sunday, 07 February 2010 17:20
Talks between US and South Vietnamese leaders begin in Hawaii to discuss the economic and political situation in Vietnam.
Project Coordinator and Project Assistant - Care and Support in the Home (Reading)
Monday, 08 February 2010 20:29
We have two exciting new opportunities as part of our Care and Support project.
News about our Workshops
Sunday, 07 February 2010 18:03
Thanks to funding from Berkshire Community Foundation, Giraffe Workshops will be holding weekly and monthly arts and crafts sessions for The Women's Centre based at Wesley Methodist Church, Queen's Street and CIRDIC (Churches in Reading Drop-In Centre), Berkeley Avenue.
Volunteers needed: The Stroke Association
Sunday, 07 February 2010 18:03
The Stroke Association seeks volunteers to attend Stroke Carers Support Group one Thursday morning a month to support stroke survivors with activities whilst carers attend carer support group. Task may also involve making tea and coffee. Experience of stroke, learning disabilities, brain injury would be desirable but not essential. Client assisted training is available. References and Police checks are required.
Marshalls required for Reading Half Marathon
Sunday, 07 February 2010 18:03
Pancreatic Cancer UK is one of the official charities supporting the Reading Half Marathon. Volunteers are sought to assist with marshalling at this event on Sunday 21 March 2010, ideally from 8 am for 4 -hour stints.
Area Monitor/Trainer ? Thames Valley Area
Sunday, 07 February 2010 18:03
Salary: circa £5,200 p.a.
Administration help required: Reading Voluntary Action
Sunday, 07 February 2010 18:03
Reading Voluntary Action seeks a volunteer with experience of working with simple spreadsheets and previous experience of invoicing to assist the Training Co-ordinator for 2 hours on Tuesday afternoons . This would include following up invoices and recording information on spreadsheets, also assisting with some preparatory work with course handouts etc.
Telephone volunteers needed: Community Network
Sunday, 07 February 2010 18:03
Volunteers with ability to communicate in English or other languages to run telephone self help group sessions for older people. One hour per week required training given. There will be no telephone cost to the volunteer. Minimum age 25 - maximum 70.
Volunteers required: Guide Dogs Association
Sunday, 07 February 2010 18:03
Guide Dogs for the Blind Association seeks volunteers with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and good telephone manner to assist in recruiting guide dog owner listeners for the listening service STEP (supporting the end of a partnership), liaising with the Client Representation Manager and Volunteering Department as well as potential volunteers. Training will be given. Volunteers are required 4 days a week initially reducing to 2 days a week. References and Police checks are required. Travel and relevant meal expenses can be paid.
If you could change one thing about living in Reading, what would it be?
Sunday, 07 February 2010 18:03
Stronger Together is giving local voluntary and community sector groups the opportunity to voice their opinions on a wide range of issues including social care, education and healthcare provision, climate change concerns and leisure and recreation, at an event in March.
1987: S Korea clashes over student death
Sunday, 07 February 2010 17:20
South Korean police make hundreds of arrests in the country's biggest demonstrations for six years.
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