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Lights, camera action! Help shine a spotlight on this fantastic organisation
Sea Cadets Reading have been based a Brock Barracks since 1966 and thanks to a huge fundraising effort, after the destruction by…
Lights, camera action! Help shine a spotlight on this fantastic organisation
Sea Cadets Reading have been based a Brock Barracks since 1966 and thanks to a huge fundraising effort, after the destruction by…
Shalom Evangelical Ministries
Shalom Evangelical is non profit organisation, non denominational charitable organisation established in 2010 with the main aims of winning souls for Christ,…
Join the Christmas Toy Appeal promotion team
Reading Family Aid organises a huge Toy Appeal in Reading with thousands of toys donated and then distributed to disadvantaged children in…
Support our Wish Qualification Team!
Together we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Whether it’s starring in their own films, walking with dinosaurs, going on…
Blog
On this page you’ll find the latest word from inside Reading Voluntary Action – news and views on the latest developments in…
Sandham Memorial Chapel
Sandham Memorial Chapel was purpose-built to commemorate the First World War. It contains world-famous, visionary paintings by the artist Sir Stanley Spencer,…
Confident public speaker? Help us in our mission to foster a passion in science and critical thinking
We are setting up a local Science Center to foster passion in science and critical thinking. We are looking for someone interested…
Berkeley Foundation partners with local charity Berkshire Youth
The Berkeley Foundation, the grant-making foundation set up by housebuilder the Berkeley Group, has partnered with local charity Berkshire Youth. The Berkeley…
Help us find venues for our presentations!
We are looking for someone interested in finding free locations/venues for holding presentations about critical thinking and cognitive biases across Reading. They…
Confident public speaker? Help us in our mission to foster a passion in science and critical thinking
We are setting up a local Science Center to foster passion in science and critical thinking. We are looking for someone interested…
Greater Reading Environmental Network
GREN brings together groups and individuals in and around Reading who care about sustainability, environment, climate change, conservation and planning issues. GREN…
Support and advice for groups
This page was last updated on 17 June 2021. Government pauses at Step 3 of the Spring 2021 Roadmap – what your…
Could you help edit our talking newspaper?
Could you spare a few hours each month helping a local charity put together a weekly audio news service for the blind…
Tell us
Providing RVA with information about your organisation gives us context for the work we do with you, as well as adding to…
Would you like to join a small, local charity supporting the blind and vision-impaired community of Reading?
Would you like to join a small, local charity supporting the blind and vision-impaired community of Reading? We are looking for one…
University of Reading launches Charity of the Year scheme
The University of Reading has launched a major new scheme to support community charities and projects across the region today (Monday 15…
Use your creativity to help us create engaging social media content!
Creating Better Futures are seeking a volunteer to produce content for our social media feeds. Creating Better Futures support the education and…
Help us keep the centre in good repair
RISC needs someone who enjoys and is capable of doing general maintenance of the building and internal painting jobs (when needed) in…
A fantastic opportunity to gain experience for those with green aspirations
The Conservation Volunteers is looking for a new project volunteer to join our small team based in central Reading. Volunteers in this…
Van for sale
Due to a lack of project funding, Reading International Solidarity Centre are selling their van. It is a Vauxhall Vivara 2900 CDTI:…
British Triathlon
British Triathlon is a federation whose members are the three Home Nation’s Associations of Triathlon England, triathlonscotland and Welsh Triathlon. British Triathlon…
Join our friendly office team
Reading International Solidarity Centre (RISC) is a Development Education Centre close to the heart of Reading’s town centre. We work with schools…
Join our friendly team and help our office run smoothly
Reading International Solidarity Centre (RISC) is a Development Education Centre close to the heart of Reading’s town centre. We work with schools…
MFM Reading 2 Transformation Centre
MFM Reading 2 Transformation Centre is a branch of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) International. All are welcome to worship…
Join our office administration team
Reading International Solidarity Centre (RISC) is a Development Education Centre close to the heart of Reading’s town centre. We work with schools…
A fantastic opportunity to gain experience for those with green aspirations
The Conservation Volunteers is looking for a new project volunteer to join our small team based in central Reading. Volunteers in this…
Funding for the Future
Funding for the Future is a nonprofit organisation that provides business skills training to economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in Harare, Zimbabwe. The programme…
Join our friendly team and help our office run smoothly
Reading International Solidarity Centre (RISC) is a Development Education Centre close to the heart of Reading’s town centre. We work with schools…
Projects Co-ordinator – closing date 26 February 2021
No5 is a young people’s counselling charity based in central Reading We are seeking a Projects Co-ordinator to work for our Operations…
Looking for a secretary to write up minutes!
Minuting Secretary to attend meetings of the Trustees/Partners of the Charity and take minutes. Following meetings to type up in Word and…
Basic IT skills for job seekers – free 5 week course
A free 5 week course for those who have very little knowledge of using MS Office for job searching. Small, tutor led…
Basic IT skills for job seekers – free 5 week course
A free 5 week course for those who have very little knowledge of using MS Office for job searching. Small, tutor led…
Social Media activists needed!
Digital Marketing is a powerful way of encouraging people at churches, clubs, schools, organisations and companies to campaign for, donate to, fundraise…
Help us build our volunteer team
This opportunity can be shaped by the volunteer who will be able to decide on the number and timing of the hours…
Royal Mencap Society (Mencap)
Our vision is a world where people with a learning disability are valued equally, listened to and included. Our challenge, alongside people…
Social Prescribing to improve access to healthcare for migrants
Doctors of the World UK, a medical charity, has launched a new resource for Social Prescribing Link Workers and other frontline workers…
Walkiees!!! Could you spare some time to help two Cockerpoo dogs get out?
The Light Of The World Trust offers a free dog walking service for elderly and disabled people. We are looking for a…
Diabetes UK
We are Diabetes UK, the leading diabetes charity in the UK that cares for, connects with and campaigns on behalf of people…
Saving Tribal Peoples
We campaign on line by means of petitions for tribal and indigenous peoples throughout the world. They are brutally treated and have…
Ready Friends Toolkit
Welcome to the Ready Friends Toolkit We’ve updated the three newest sections of the Ready Friends Toolkit: live online activities and meetups,…
EWB Reading Regional Network
The EWB Reading Regional Network is a great way to be involved with the work of Engineers Without Borders UK if you’re…
Help improve online access to this fascinating collection
Have you previously worked in libraries and can offer us suitable skills and experience or are you a student/graduate who is looking…
Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD)
CAFOD is the official Catholic aid agency for England and Wales. We work with partners across the world, wherever the need is…
Help children and adults with additional needs experience the thrill of a music festival! 3&4/8/18
A Different World Festival is a music festival for adults and young people with additional needs. On Friday 3rd August we are…
Trustee Recruitment, Resources and Support from RVA
Trustees are the backbone of Reading’s voluntary and community sector, volunteering your time on the Board/Committee to help govern your group is…
Thames Valley Cancer Alliance launches new website
Thames Valley Cancer Alliance brings together cancer leaders, commissioners, service providers, people affected by cancer and third sector organisations to take a…
Meet the Befrienders: Murray Allam
Murray Allam, who will be 90 next year, is a volunteer for Engage Befriending. He visits his befriendee, who lives in a…
Staying safe online
Many first-time computer and smartphone users have concerns about their security when going online. The good news is that you should stay…
RAISE
We are a catalyst for the voluntary and community sector and its partners so that, individually and collectively, we can all achieve…
Apprenticeship Community Journalists – closing date Tues 30 May
Apprenticeship Community journalists for local news (No experience required) We are looking for passionate journalists to work for our organisation. To be…
Reading Chronicle
Reading Chronicle is the local weekly news paper for Reading and the surrounding area.
Slides and resources from Community Buildings Forum held on 30 April 2024
Thanks to all who attended the Community Buildings Forum on 30 April. We heard from voluntary, statutory and commercial partners on available…
A Sparkling Gala Ball to Raise Funds for Reading Young People’s Hub
Join No5 Young People for a night of dinner and dancing on Saturday 22nd April as they raise funds to develop Reading…
Tinig UK
Tinig UK’s mission is to be the leading provider of reliable and high quality news, information and creative content for and about…
Help people stay in touch with their local community by producing our talking newspaper
Could you spare a few hours each month helping a local charity put together a weekly audio news service for the blind…
Getting started on the internet
Most of the things you do every day can also be done online – it just requires a bit of time to…
Knowledge base
Welcome to our online knowledge base providing a range of resource documents, guidance and policies to support trustees, management committees and staff…
Current projects
Connecting communities in Reading Get Online Reading – A team of volunteers providing support for residents who need help accessing the internet…
Help support the Reading Half Marathon 2019! 17/03/2019
Each year Reading Half Marathon attracts 1000’s of runners from across the UK and beyond, from serious runners looking for personal bests…
Play your part in organising this much loved annual community event
Reading Town Meal is a unique celebration of home grown and local food. It takes place on Saturday 30th September in…
Team Reading – Be part of a day of fun and awareness raising in Reading town centre – 12/11/19
We need volunteers to get involved in the Wheels of Fortune event – a treasure hunt for teams of four where one…
Passionate about education? Have skills in business development? Come and join our board!
Assisting Berkshire Children to Read aim to recruit, train and place volunteers in local primary schools to support children of primary age…
Looking for a Creche Attendant!
Volunteer Role: Creche Attendant Start Date: Tuesday 7th May 2019 and each following Tuesday Until July 16th July 2019 (there will be…
Project Manager – closing date 3 August 2020
Citizens Advice Reading is urgently looking for an enthusiastic and highly able Project Manager to lead a ground-breaking project designed to offer…
Art Beyond Belief
Art Beyond Belief was established in February 2005 to provide ground-breaking arts projects to ethnically and religiously diverse communities that are often…
Team Reading – Help support the Reading Half Marathon 2020 – 05/04/20
Each year Reading Half Marathon attracts 1000’s of runners from across the UK and beyond, from serious runners looking for personal bests…
Are you equal to this exciting web design task?
The Alliance for Cohesion and Racial Equality (ACRE) is looking for an enthusiastic website design volunteer with a passion for equality and…
Zoe Lodrick – Sexual Trauma Training Day
Trust House will be holding a training event on Thursday 23rd May, the topic of which will be ‘understanding and working therapeutically…
Creating Better Futures
CBF is a small Christian charity that helps to educate and empower orphans and vulnerable children in Zimbabwe, Africa. Your support, fundraising…
Closing date extended: Vision for Volunteering: Volunteer Involving Organisations Survey
**The closing date for the survey has been extended till Friday 30 September, please do take 10 minutes to complete the survey…
Reading College (Activate Learning)
We offer roles in teaching, administration, advice and admissions, finance, human resources, information technology, learning support, management and information systems, procurement, property…
We are looking for enthusiastic, creative and reliable volunteers to join us in our Caversham shop
We opened our Caversham shop in September 2019 to help Thames Hospice generate the income to provide services and care to patients…
Service Delivery Manager – closing date 19 April 2021
We are offering the opportunity to join a growing, passionate and friendly team in a pivotal role that enables the charity to…
Mid Hants Railway Ltd Watercress Line
This heritage railway was saved from total extinction by a band of enthusiastic volunteers in 1973. They raised enough money to re-open…
Fundraising & Communications Executive – closing date 30 November 2021
Permanent full time role, five days a week. The Fundraising & Communications Executive is a new role for our charity – you…
KickFit Martial Arts School (Reading)
KickFit Martial Arts Schools offers a variety of programmes that will fit your family needs. Our Mums and Dads are getting in…
Support Worker opportunity to support homeless migrants, refugees and asylum seekers
Sanctuary Hosting is a registered UK charity that provides shelter to homeless vulnerable migrants, refugees and asylum seekers, many of whom are…
ABC to Read calls on schools to return volunteers to the classroom
Berkshire reading charity ABC to Read is calling on local schools to allow volunteers to return to the classroom following the interruptions…
Websites for small organisations
Research conducted by RVA has found that more than a third of local voluntary organisations have no recent online activity. RVA has…
Catalyst Housing
Catalyst Housing is one of the leading housing associations in London and the South East. We aim to be a catalyst for…
ReadiBus unveils a new bus livery
ReadiBus – Reading’s alternative door-to-door bus service for people with restricted mobility – unveiled a new bus livery on Wednesday 10th April…
Dinton Pastures Country Park
Dinton Pastures Country Park was opened to the public in 1979 after 14 years of gravel extraction on a site, which was…
Carers workshop: Topic- Mothers taking care of yourself when caring for others
Join us for our online focus group with Kheri-Ann from Dear Girls Ltd, a workshop session on empowerment and inspirational guest speaker…
Cornwell Community Church (Church of England)
We’re a small, friendly church and we aim to reach out to our local community and show God’s love in action. Our…
Free coaching for Reading’s charities now extended – apply before 14 January 2022
RVA successfully collaborated with Coaching Reading this year to offer free coaching to trustees and managers of Reading’s charities and community groups.…
Be at the very centre of how we raise vital funds at a local level
What will I be doing? Attending meetings with other Volunteer Fundraising Group (VFG) members and/or helping on event days with planned fundraising activities…
Guide Dogs for the Blind Association
Our ambition is a future where every person with sight loss has the confidence and support they need to live their lives…
Explore
Explore is a relationships education charity, set up in 2000, which delivers sessions in schools for years 9-13 that help young people…
Could you be our Chair?
We are seeking a Chair to provide leadership to our committed and talented Board of Trustees. This is an exciting opportunity to…
Help children with additional needs and disabilities in your local community!
Help children with additional needs and disabilities in your local community! Make a difference to a child’s life by volunteering with us.…
Befriending Week – are you ready?
Countdown to Befriending Week 2019! Only 1 month to go. Are you ready? This year the theme puts a spotlight on health…
How should Reading market itself? A chance to have your say
Reading UK, Reading Borough Council and The University of Reading are working together to develop a place story and marketing approach for…
Help children with additional needs and disabilities in your local community!
Help children with additional needs and disabilities in your local community! Make a difference to a child’s life by volunteering with us.…
Updated NAVCA Covid ‘Plan B’ guidance for volunteers
NAVCA has met with representatives from DCMS about the latest ‘Plan B’ guidance, and here is a summary: The ‘work from home…
Join our Henley charity shop team and help raise funds to support our Berkshire hospice
Come and volunteer in our charity shop in Henley where you will be helping us to raise vital funds to keep our…
Health and Wellbeing across Berkshire West
The three local infrastructure support organisations in Berkshire West, Reading Voluntary Action, Volunteer Centre West Berkshire and Involve Wokingham, work closely with…
Be at the very centre of how we raise vital funds!
Regional fundraising is at the very centre of how we raise vital funds. The money we raise funds the delivery of universal…
Bring your skills and experience to the board of this charity offering horticultural therapy
The Ridgeline Trust was set up in 2003 by local residents in a disused paddock made available by Reading Borough Council. The…