Our volunteers support and enable people with a physical disability to take up, or return to, a hobby, interest, sporting activity or learning opportunity which they cannot do without some help or support. This support is mainly about giving confidence, understanding and emotional support to bring colour to our members’ lives.
We are looking for everyday folk who might have a few free hours each week to share an interest with someone with a disability. That hobby you’ve had for years might be just the thing that one of our Members is looking for. You never know – volunteering might actually add some unexpected colour to your life too!
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Man in his 30’s is looking for a volunteer with a car to go out and about with and maybe do some sports activities with. He has cerebral palsy and uses a mobility scooter to get to places locally.
He generally works during the day
He uses a mobility scooter for getting around town. He can transfer into a car with a little help. He would like a volunteer with a car so they can go a little further afield to lectures, book fairs, cinema or theatre trips.
Interests – Reviews Books, Gym (regular visitor until foot problems, better now), Theatre, Cinema and Lectures
Timing – Evenings or Weekends but available during the day sometimes.
General Location – Central Reading
Interested but want to know a little more about what being a volunteer is like? Read about Maria’s volunteering experience HERE
Take a look at our new Befriender Match page to see examples of people seeking befrienders now.