Befriending – Nov 19

Transport / Driving volunteer needed for ENRYCH Berkshire

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!


Interested in film and possible trips to the theatre, or sports for the disabled? We’re looking for someone (male preferred) just to help our client to get out and about, be more socially active and engage with the wider world. Activities may include:

  • New activities & ideas in the local community
  • Out for dinner, quick coffee or a visit to a local pub
  • Chat about what’s going, meeting people and making new friends

Note that none of our volunteers are asked to give anyone personal care. This is a befriending and supporting role.

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.

Organisation
Contact person firstname
Cathy
Lastname
Curtis
Contact person's position
Coordinator Volunteer Project
Their phone number?
0118 929 1675
Mobile?
07926 023 908
Contact instructions?
Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday

Location description
Reading town centre
Wheelchair accessible?
Yes
Car parking for the volunteer?
No
Secure bicycle parking?
No
Near public transport?
Yes
How much time?
A few hours a week
What times and days of the week?
Mon PMMon EVETue PMTue EVEWed PMWed EVEThu PMThu EVEFri PMFri EVESat PMSat EVESun PM
Availability required
Any of these times
Task type?
Transport / Driving
Will suit someone like this:
Enjoys variety and changeSelf organised/motivatedHappy to work soloKeen learnerGood sense of humourSociablePatientSupportiveCreativeCommunicator
Post suitable for supported volunteering?
Yes
Is training given?
Not specified
Is support given?
Not specified
Are expenses paid?
Not specified
Will I need my own transportation?
Not specified
Will the volunteer be CRB or DBS checked?
Not specified
Are references required?
Not specified
Will there be an interview?
Not specified
Are they properly insured?
Not specified
Do they need a specific gender?
No
How many volunteers needed?
1