We are seeking volunteers to help us run our Lively Living Activity and Lunch clubs.

Our Lively Living Activity and Lunch clubs offers people an opportunity to meet up with friends as well as have a nourishing meal. We want our clubs to be a comfortable and welcoming place for people to visit – their well-being and enjoyment is of utmost importance to us. We would expect our volunteers to work with us to achieve this aim.

Our clubs run across Reading and Woodley at different times during the week:

Chimneys Activity, Lunch and Social Club, Tilehurst (RG30 4EN) – Mondays 10:30-13:30
Weirside Afternoon Tea, Activity and Social Club, Central Reading (RG1 3JS) – Mondays 13:00-16:00
Oak Tree Activity, Lunch and Social Club, Tilehurst (RG30 4DZ) – Tuesdays 13:00-16:00
Cedars Bluebell Activity, Lunch and Social Club, Whitley (RG2 0NS) – Wednesdays 10:30-13:30
Cornerstone Activity, Lunch and Social Club, Tilehurst (RG30 4TH) – Wednesdays 10:30-13:30
Woodley Activity, Lunch and Social Club, Woodley (RG5 3QW) – Fridays 10:30-13:30
Cedars Happy Prospects Activity, Lunch and Social Club, Whitley (RG2 0NS) – Saturdays 11:30-14:30

Most volunteers work weekly, but we are always happy to consider other arrangements such as working every other week. Volunteers will report to the club’s member of staff responsible for the running of the club on that day, and will be expected to work within the charity’s guideline.

Key Responsibilities may include:

• Setting up – arranging tables and chairs as necessary, setting tables.
• Ensuring any clients with mobility problems are able to access the dining area.
• Welcoming clients as they arrive.
• Preparing and serving hot and cold drinks.
• Serving meals or handing out rolls and cakes.
• Push wheelchair clients short distances.

Essential Skills:

• Be friendly and caring.
• Have the ability to empathise with older people.
• Have a flexible attitude.

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