Welcome to Reading Voluntary Action

We help voluntary organisations to start up and thrive, match volunteers to great opportunities, and work together with organisations across Reading to improve the lives of local people. Subscribe to RVA News, our weekly newsletter.

Community Wellness Outreach

Free health checks are available at venues throughout Reading. Visit the Community Wellness Outreach page to find out more and make a booking.

Our current services and projects

An A to Z of RVA’s current services and projects.

Social Prescribing

Our Social Prescribing service links people to the activities and support offered by Reading’s voluntary and community groups, empowering people to improve their health and wellbeing.

Current services and projects

Current services and projects
An A-Z of Reading Voluntary Action’s current services and projects

Free health checks

Free health checks
Free health checks are available at venues throughout Reading. Visit the Community Wellness Outreach page to find out more and make a booking.

Advertise with RVA

Advertise with RVA
Let us know if you have news, events, training, job roles or volunteer opportunities you'd like us to promote

Chat, Connect, Befriend

Chat, Connect, Befriend
Find out about the range of opportunities to make a difference to people facing loneliness and isolation in Reading

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Equality, diversity and inclusion
Inclusion framework and resources for the voluntary sector in Reading

Funding

Funding
Find out about the funding opportunities available for individuals and groups.