RABBLE Theatre Company is one of the South’s leading, producing theatre companies. We produce four large scale productions a year, alongside running…
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Autism Berkshire has a job vacancy for an Autism Trainer and Family Adviser to join our family support team The role involves…
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The Wokingham Volunteer Centre runs the Green ‘n’ Tidy gardening scheme which offers a basic, affordable gardening service to vulnerable elderly and…
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Reading Community Welfare Rights Unit are seeking a motivated, experienced Benefits Caseworker; a self-starter with knowledge and experience of the welfare benefits…
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St Michael’s Church is looking for a well-organised person to run its Parish Office. The job entails being the first point of…
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One of the most rewarding jobs you can have is helping to settle an older person back in to their own home…
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Age UK Reading is a local charity working to help local people. We provide a toenail cutting service to people over the…
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This post, funded initially for one year, is for a co-ordinator to work within Age UK Reading to restore a variety of…
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As the days get colder and the heating is turned on, the potential risks of CO poisoning increase. The Gas Safe Charity…
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Berkshire West CCG wishes to continue to fund face to face youth counselling for the next 3 years, starting April 2021, to…
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Are you a new charity looking to establish a brand identity but lacking the resources to do so? Or are you a…
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Local voluntary sector organisations that are interested in Narrowing the Gap – the council’s commissioning framework for Voluntary and Community Sector services…
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We’re currently looking for a Membership Secretary whose main tasks would include maintaining and updating the membership list, running and organising the…
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Sadly Reading Film Theatre had to leave its home of 50 years at the Universtity of Reading after the pandemic due to…
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Reading Green Fest is a one day festival to celebrate what community groups are doing locally to have a positive environmental impact.…
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Nominations for the 2023 National Lottery Awards are now open to celebrate the inspirational people and projects who do extraordinary things with the…
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Volunteer Host Role Sanctuary Hosting matches destitute asylum seekers, refugees and vulnerable migrants to people who are willing to have someone to…
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The snow on Sunday 23 January presented challenging conditions for the Reading Central and Whitley Vaccination Hub. Volunteers from the charity Re:Act…
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Reading Borough Council has allocated £220k for grants to the voluntary and community sector for the year 2021/22 from the ‘Reading Covid…
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There are just a few spaces remaining on this year’s branding project, read on to find out more and get in touch…
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At Compass Recovery College we’re pleased to be able to share our new prospectus, schedule and newsletter with you. We are running…
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Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG) – consultation open until 26 March 2021 Views are sought to help inform the development of…
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Introduction: The Women and Girls Match Fund is a match funding campaign for charities that are working to improve the lives of…
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We are looking for individuals to offer creative activities for children (e.g. face painting, art & craft), monitor access to the event,…
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Reading Borough Council has allocated £220k for grants to the voluntary and community sector for the year 2021/22 from the ‘Reading Covid…
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Reducing Parental Conflict Introduction There is growing evidence that the quality of parental relationships has a strong impact on children’s development. Conflict…
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What is the Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme? Reading’s Local Council Tax Reduction (LCTR) Scheme began on 1 April 2013, when the…
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We are looking for a treasurer to look after Reading Film Theatre’s finances. Ideally the candidate needs a good knowledge of book…
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Always Showing Talent is an organisation that provides a platform for young aspiring upcoming individuals to showcase their talents and grow in…
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We are re-opening our Walford Hall Club for our Members experiencing degrees of Sightloss, ran by Volunteers. The Club provides a safe…
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We need helpers at our Social Club for the Blind Our Walford Hall Club is a Social Club for our Members experiencing…
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Things I can do today – for myself and for others People feel lonely for all sorts of reasons. Sometimes, a particular…
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Finding out what’s on near me Finding what’s right for me Help to use the internet Help to get out and about…
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Our volunteers support and enable people with a physical disability to take up, or return to, a hobby, interest, sporting activity or…
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A group of 23 senior Reading people, who had been regulars at The Globe Lunch Club before the pandemic, enjoyed a picnic,…
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Applications are open until 12 noon on 16 February 2021 Health Education England South East and Public Health England South East are…
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This page was last updated on 4 February 2021 NHS – advice for everyone www.gov.uk Accessible coronavirus information RVA information page: vaccine…
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Learn to have a conversation that could save a life Buckinghamshire Mind, on behalf of Health Education England, is offering free virtual…
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NHS Berkshire West CCG’s vision is to improve the health and wellbeing of people with a learning disability through increasing access to…
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Now that the Christmas holidays and the 2021 HAF provision have concluded, Brighter Futures for Children are looking towards their Easter and…
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After the success of their 2021 campaign, No5 is back with their #5KinMay 2022 challenge No5 provides free and confidential counselling and…
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With the Covid-19 pandemic having made it more difficult for charities and community groups to raise funds, the John Sykes Foundation have…
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For 50 years No5 Young People (No5) has been at the centre of the Reading community – supporting thousands of local young…
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Take part in #EatFor20 from 17 to 23 July 2021 A new joint campaign from Citizens Advice Reading and ReadiFood is asking…
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To enhance and develop our conferences and to help as part of a team with publicising the conference. Tasks include: Organising the…
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Reading Borough Council are seeking public views on the Bereavement Services provided by the Council Under the Local Authorities’ Cemeteries Order 1977…
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The consultation closing date has been extended to 5pm on 28 February 2021 Berkshire West Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy public engagement…
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The Department for Education (DfE) is providing funding to local authorities to coordinate a programme that provides healthy food and enriching activities…
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Age UK Reading are looking for new people to join the team delivering their Happy Feet service Age UK Reading is a…
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If your charity is considering how to best support staff and volunteers who might be observing Ramadan at this time, read on…
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Trustee/Chair for The Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wildlife Trust (BBOWT) – Campaigning and Advocacy The Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (BBOWT)…
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The Watlington House vaccination centre volunteers have been nominated for a Berkshire High Sheriff award! Congratulations to them and everyone nominated for…
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Who is RVA? Reading Voluntary Action (RVA) supports and helps voluntary and community groups to start up and thrive, matches volunteers to…
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In this blog, Monique Boucaud shares her experiences of working as the Cultural Engagement Officer for Support U. In 2011, Support U…
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Introduction: The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has made available a £4 million Suicide Prevention Fund to support voluntary, community…
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Introduction The Community Investment and Partnerships Team at SNG is delighted to announce the launch of the first EDI Microgrants Programme, a…
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Great Western Railway’s Community Fund supports projects that have a community benefit or address an area of social need across GWR network…
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We need young people to help us find creative ways to share the secrets of Reading’s past. Our town has a rich…
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What is Social Prescribing? Short film from the Healthy London Partnership Social prescribing can connect you to non-medical community support if you…
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Professional development materials from the Trauma-Informed Reading Conference (2020) To introduce the conference, the One Reading Children and Young People’s Partnership commissioned…
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Acknowledgements Reading Voluntary Action would like to thank the following people and organisations for their support and contributions to this toolkit: Befriending…
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Read Dance and Theatre College champions access to the Performing Arts for young people for under-represented backgrounds. We run the UK’s leading…
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The Reading Fringe Festival is a self funded not for profit organisation entirely run by volunteers. Fringe events take place throughout the…
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Hug Radio is a not for profit voluntary radio and media organisation, which aims to serve the community of Reading and Royal…
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Within this role, you will plan and schedule activities and requirements from teams across the organisation, while also actively participating in driving…
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Stronger Together – a Building Better Opportunities project, funded by the European Social Fund and The National Lottery Community Fund – is…
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Female Arts is a gender equality arts magazine. Women are not equally represented in the arts – this ranges from a lack…
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The Trauma-Informed Reading Conference took place between 30 November and 7 December 2020, reaching 142 professionals across workshops, Q&A sessions and other…
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Council joining forces with Creative Lives, a national charity that promotes taking part in creative activity to boost well-being and help people…
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Our volunteers support and enable people with a physical disability to take up, or return to, a hobby, interest, sporting activity or…
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A great opportunity for an enthusiastic Youth worker for the Weller Centre, this post concentrates on the delivery of an imaginative youth…
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Creative Support work within four Extra Care services in Central and West Reading. There is a wide range of adults over 50…
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Reading Voluntary Action works to ensure that everyone in Reading can access volunteering opportunities and get involved in community action. From outreach…
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Are you a budding video editor keen for experience? We are looking for a Volunteer video editor to work with us at…
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In May 2023 our Volunteering Development Manager Steve Hendry caught up with Stuart, Fundraiser, Campaigner, registered Speaker and My Sighted Guide volunteer…
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Are you a regular internet user who would like to help others to gain digital skills? We are looking for Digital Champions…
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Steve Hendry (RVA Volunteering Development Manager) spoke recently with Mark a Community First Responder with South Central Ambulance Charity. Mark shared his…
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Are you a regular internet user who would like to help others to gain digital skills? We are looking for Digital Champions…
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Sport in Mind and Daisy’s Dream are the beneficiaries of an exciting event being organised by a group called Children Helping Children…
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Would you be able to join our team to help us deliver life-changing support for early years children with additional needs? We…
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Our volunteers support and enable people with a physical disability to take up, or return to, a hobby, interest, sporting activity or…
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Are you a regular internet user who would like to help others? We are looking for Digital Champions to help get more…
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Are you a regular internet user who would like to help others? We are looking for Digital Champions to help get more…
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Are you a regular internet user who would like to help others? We are looking for Digital Champions to help get more…
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Tanya Spiers is the Family Support Worker for Dingley’s Promise in Reading. Dingley’s Promise was established in 1983 and became a registered…
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Our Biodiversity Action Team offers a programme of one day conservation volunteering opportunities. As well as tackling projects that help to protect…
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We are a rock festival for any young person or adult with additional needs. Many people with an additional need cannot access…
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The pandemic has been extremely isolating for many people, but many people in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Plus (LGBT+) community…
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Be there when it matters! An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic person who is passionate about the value of volunteering…
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We are seeking volunteer to help run stalls at festivals and events in Reading. The aim of these stalls is to raise…
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PACT (Parents And Children Together) are looking for volunteers who enjoy a challenging and rewarding opportunity and would like to contribute to…
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If you want some music to accompany an event or you want to run a fundraising concert we can help. Beech Hill…
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In the UK, our health and social care work offers valuable time-limited support for individuals vulnerable to crisis. From people recovering from…
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The IL Service Volunteer will enable people to live as independently as they can at home, building trusting relationships and helping them…
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Do you remember the Ice Bucket Challenge? For those who have not been paying attention it was the internet sensation in which…
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We are looking for a volunteer to help at our tea bar in Reading Magistrates Court, serving the general public and the solicitors. Working…
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British Red Cross volunteers help thousands of refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants every year enabling people to draw upon their own…
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If you enjoy driving, like meeting people and are compassionate then this could be the role for you. Volunteers like you provide…
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As part of a new collaboration between Reading Voluntary Action and the Caversham Bridge Newspaper, we recently shared this introduction to the…
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This role will provide support to fundraisers within Berkshire and is crucial to the success of the Regional Fundraising team. Typical events…
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