Bring your business and employment skills to this charity board
We require an enthusiastic volunteer to join the Charity as a trustee to assist the Committee with business matters such as leases,…
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Family support charity needs your business management skills
We are seeking a trustee to join our management team. You will be required to attend a bi-monthly trustees’ meetings and to…
Adventist Community Ministries
To promote the welfare of the general community in the greater Reading area by working in partnership with other organisations providing similar…
Hon. Secretary wanted to help run this family contact centre
The Contact Centre provides a space for children to spend a few hours with non-resident parents, once a fortnight. The Secretary of…
Shape a community role that suits your interests
Caversham Park Village Association is looking for volunteers with an interest in the community to sit on its committee. Meetings are held…
Dads and Male Carers Support Group by Parenting Special Children
Research shows that men can often feel isolated in their caring role and that a lack of support compounds their stresses Parenting…
Can you offer a friendly welcome and a listening ear to those attending our job club?
Employment Plus Local is a church-led initiative providing a local centre where people experiencing unemployment can find information and guidance on their journey…
Help support the Board of this fabulous local service!
Could you spare a few hours helping a local charity focused on supporting the blind and visually-impaired community? Reading’s Talking News needs…
Tell us about your organisation
The RVA Directory is a well-designed public platform for not-for-profits that has become the standard source of information about local voluntary and…
Creative fundraisers needed
Trust House Reading provides specialist support to women, men and children living in Berkshire who have been affected by rape or sexual…
Do you have accounting experience? Become our Treasurer
Reading’s Talking Newspaper provides a local audio news service for the blind and visually-impaired in the Reading area. A team of volunteer…
Team Reading: Be part of the welcome at Reading’s Older People’s Day 2017 celebration – Monday 9 October
Once again we are seeking volunteers to help at Reading’s event in support of UK Older People’s Day. UK Older People’s Day…
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Grace Church Caversham
Grace Church is a Bible-based church serving Caversham and the surrounding area with the good news of Jesus Christ. Money Management, a…
Earley Volunteer Driver Bureau
The Bureau arranges a transport service for elderly and mobility-restricted residents within the Earley Town Council area, provided by volunteer drivers using…
Street parties are back in September
Great news for anyone planning to hold a street party this year – Reading Borough Council has confirmed that it will waive…
Salvation Army Reading West Corps
Reading West Salvation Army is a small evangelical church situated in the multi ethnic Oxford Road. The Corps (church) is fully committed…
Befriending Forum 7 March
The next Befriending Forum will explore the role that social prescribing plays in reducing loneliness and social isolation for people in Reading. …
HR, Admin, Operations (Maternity Cover) – closing date 7 April 2022
Saint Laurence is a church in the centre of Reading with a vision and heart “to see unchurched young people come to…
Could you join our board as Honorary Treasurer?
CCB is seeking to recruit new Trustees including an Honorary Treasurer to our Board of Directors. Do you have skills and knowledge…
Share your knowledge and experience with this young persons charity
No5 offers free and confidential counselling to young people aged 10-25 in or around Reading. We are seeking hands on volunteers to…
Reading Patient Voice Monthly Meeting
We are holding our next monthly meeting: this is a business-type meeting, where we are hoping to plan our programme of activities…
Overcoming the barriers to participation – what stops people taking part in nature-based activities?
Overcoming the barriers to participation – what stops people taking part in nature-based activities? On Wednesday 27 April, Reading Green Wellbeing Network…
Reading Mencap
Reading Mencap offers support, advisory services, clubs and activities to individuals, families and carers of someone with learning disabilities in the Reading…
RBC announces Narrowing the Gap update sessions
Local voluntary sector organisations that are interested in Narrowing the Gap – the council’s commissioning framework for Voluntary and Community Sector services…
Use your creativity and way with words in this exciting volunteer role to enhance our work in supporting people with learning disabilities and/or autism!
Dimensions support people with learning disabilities and autism to have a louder voice, choice and control in their lives. We are looking…
Tilehurst Methodist Church
Tilehurst Methodist Church actively celebrates and shares God’s unconditional love for all, seeking to fulfill our calling to be active in our…
HR Administrator – closing date 29 February 2024
Parenting Special Children www.parentingspecialchildren.co.uk are looking for someone with HR knowledge and experience to join our dedicated and professional team. Knowledge and…
Christchurch Church of England
To proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom of God. To teach, baptise and nurture new Christian believers. To respond to human…
The Whitley Pump
We are a community forum run by and for local people and we cover news, views and events on Katesgrove Hill.
Use your experience to improve community life in Berkshire
CCB is seeking to recruit new Trustees to our Board of Directors. We are looking for people that have experience or knowledge…
Looking for confident volunteers to support patients with fun activities during hospital routine breaks!
A large part of this role is about providing a positive distraction – a break in hospital routine for our patients Interacting…
Theatre Manager – closing date 31 August 2022
Progress Theatre are looking for a forward-thinking, organised, and enthusiastic Theatre Manager to provide administration support for 8 hours a week. This…
Slides from the RVA Meet the Funder Event held 21 May 2024
We held another successful Meet the Funder Event yesterday, with over 20 charities and groups attending and four funders presenting. The event…
Help look after the Kennet and Avon Canal
The Canal Crew is a new volunteer group helping to look after the Kennet and Avon Canal in Berkshire. This group will…
POSTPONED Small Groups Learn and Share Network – October session: Getting Ready for Funding
**Please note this session has been postponed, please contact training@rva.org.uk for information** Are you a small community group based in Reading…
Reading’s Talking Newspapers for the Blind (Reading TN)
Reading’s Talking Newspaper is a free service which enables blind, vision-impaired and listeners with other disabilities to keep in touch with the…
Join our board and help us provide our vital mediation service
Resolve is a small charity providing mediation across Berkshire and Oxfordshire. We offer a range of mediation services, including neighbour mediation, mediation…
Seeking volunteer with excellent copy writing skills
Copy writer & Content Organiser Why we need you Every year, many thousands of children in the UK are diagnosed with a…
RVA AGM 2022 – Of Queens, Kings and AGMs
Whatever you think of the monarchy, the way the accession of King Charles III was announced holds lessons for good practice in…
Help get this valued local service onto a firm business footing
We are a Committee-led not for profit Day Nursery and a registered Charity looking for Trustees/ Committee members with an interest in…
Updated guidance on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – furlough and caring responsibilities
HMRC has updated its guidance on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) to confirm that employees may be furloughed if they are unable…
Team Reading: Be part of the team supporting Reading’s Older People’s Day 2018 celebration – Volunteers needed Sunday 30/9 & 1/10
Once again we are seeking volunteers to help at Reading’s event in support of UK Older People’s Day. UK Older People’s Day…
Female Arts
Female Arts is a gender equality arts magazine. Women are not equally represented in the arts – this ranges from a lack…
Be part of this valuable local service
Main purpose: 1. Review and approve loan applications from members. 2. Oversee the loan appraisal and scoring policy and process. 3. Measure…
Bring your business skills to our board
Do you have a background in business or finance? Could you spare 2 hours every 8 weeks? TVPS is an award winning…
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…
Community & Inclusion Officer – closing date 15 November 2021
Berks & Bucks County Football Association is seeking to appoint an experienced and motivated person with a passion for community engagement and…
Blog
On this page you’ll find the latest word from inside Reading Voluntary Action – news and views on the latest developments in…
Monthly Meeting for April
Reading Patient Voice Group is holding our next meeting on the 17th as listed. We will be hosting Dr John Ashton, who…
New Charity Commission 5-minute guides for trustees
The Charity Commission have launched their new 5-minute guides as part of Trustees’ Week 2020. These are designed as simple, easy to…
Help get this valued local service onto a firm business footing
We are a Committee-led not for profit Day Nursery and a registered Charity looking for Trustees/ Committee members with an interest in…
Support our Unit Management Team as our committee secretary
The Unit Management Team (UMT) Secretary is a volunteering role. We ask you to be responsible for: Sending out calling notices and…
Easyfundraising: how your group can raise money from online shopping
Easyfundraising is a fundraising platform for organisations and enables you to raise unrestricted funds through online shopping. RVA has recently partnered with…
Bring your skills and experience to this family support charity
We are looking for trustees to work alongside a small staff in guiding the charity, ensuring its continuing good governance and effective…
Employment law: upcoming changes to right to work checks
The Government has announced changes to employer right to work checks, which will come into effect from 6 April 2022. In particular…
Help this management committee keep on track
This is a crucial role on the Contact Centre’s Management Committee, looking after our procedures and ensuring that we review them regularly.…
Passionate about justice and fairness?
Do you feel passionately about justice, fairness advice, support and delivery? Could you shape our future strategy and help us to achieve…
The Jamaica Society Reading
The Jamaica Society Reading is a community group that supports people of Jamaican heritage, their families, friends and associates and links them…
Demelza Hookway
Demelza leads on communications, working with the RVA team, partners, and stakeholders to promote projects and services and demonstrate the impact of our work. Demelza previously worked for RVA from 2016–2022 and returns to focus on the Community Wellness Outreach project. Her previous work has been in higher education, marketing and publishing.
Could you provide Admin Support to this lifesaving cause?
We are looking for an enthusiastic Fundraising Group Administrator. With the support of the team and the Local Fundraising Manager you will…
Bring your skills to this management committee
We are looking for committee members who would be able join our management committee. We are looking for people who are committed, caring, non…
Join our board and help create a legacy of compassion, commitment and kindness
Are you passionate about fighting UK poverty? Do you care deeply about those in need and want to make a difference? We…
Be part of the welcome at Reading Older People’s Day 2016 celebration – Friday 14 October
People are living longer and 23% of the UK will be aged 65 and over by 2035. The main aim of UK…
South Reading Patient Voice June meeting
Join us for our next monthly meeting, which will be running in hybrid format, in person and online- our speaker this month…
Support for groups
Reading Voluntary Action provides information, access to resources, volunteer recruitment and training to charities, community groups and voluntary organisations. Our specialist advice…
No Smoking Day – 8 March 2023
Stopping Smoking Protects Your Brain Health Research shows that those who smoke are more likely to develop dementia, particularly Alzheimer’s disease and…
Introduction to the Family Group Conference Coordinator Role
Interested in exploring a new path, and potentially becoming a Family Group Conference Coordinator? This is the webinar for you. Come and…
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,…
Vaccination centre volunteers nominated for Berkshire High Sheriff award
The Watlington House vaccination centre volunteers have been nominated for a Berkshire High Sheriff award! Congratulations to them and everyone nominated for…
Vital admin role for Child Contact Centre
The Contact Centre provides a space for children to spend a few hours with non-resident parents, once a fortnight. The Secretary of…
Can you lead exercise groups and get Berkshire active?
We need your help to get the local community active! Get Berkshire Active (the County Sport and Physical Activity Partnership) are seeking…
St Luke with St Bartholomew Church of England Reading
Worshipping God, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, developing the spirituality and social involvement of the people, building community in the…
Treasurer / finance manager needed
The Treasurer of Smart Works will need to perform all duties concerned with dealing with money. So the treasurer may also, in…
Citizens Advice Reading wellbeing workshops
Life can bring us lots of concerns and worries, especially at the moment Citizens Advice Reading are now offering wellbeing workshops. These…
Chair our board of trustees and support local young people’s services
SPECIFIC DUTIES OF THE CHAIR STRATEGIC To provide leadership to the Executive by facilitating joint ownership of its vision and strategy amongst…
Get Online is back at Reading Central Library
Like many other activities, Get Online drop-in sessions had to stop during the Covid-19 pandemic, and we have been steadily working over…
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…
Do you have accounting experience? Become our Treasurer
Reading’s Talking Newspaper provides a local audio news service for the blind and visually-impaired in the Reading area. A team of volunteer…
Help support the Board of this fabulous local service by becoming our new Secretary
Could you spare a few hours helping a local charity focused on supporting the blind and visually-impaired community? Reading’s Talking News needs…
Reading Voluntary Action (RVA)
Reading Voluntary Actions exists to promote and support the individuals and groups who make up our diverse voluntary and community sector. We…
Help Make Health Research and Planning Across Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West (BOB) Become More Equitable
Across Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West (BOB) we* have been given money to develop better ways of working with local communities. The…
The Yellow Suitcase Project
We all have a common dream and shared hope that people suffering with mental health issues, have the right information, help and…
Alliance for Cohesion and Racial Equality (ACRE)
Acre was set up in October 2012 to promote community cohesion and inclusion through community engagement, empowerment and social development in the…
Meet Ruth Ng from Reading Libraries
Ruth Ng has been helping children all over Reading with lockdown literacy by recording stories which you can watch on the council’s…
We need you to co-ordinate social activities
We are recruiting Volunteer Coordinators to develop and coordinate activities and social clubs for older people to attend in your area. A…
Reading Common Purpose
To make Reading a better place for people to live and work, by recruiting leaders and key decision-makers from organisations across all…
Office Manager, Reading office based – closing date 15 November 2021
A part time initially one year contract, renewable subject to funding.. Main Purpose of the role is to provide reception and administrative…
We need your Accounting Skills
Could you spare one or two hours each month? We require an accountant to prepare a monthly Balance Sheet and P &…
Information & Advice Drop-in for Carers
Come and join the Carers Partnership in Broad Street Mall and find out about services that can support you in your role…
Service Support Worker, Bracknell – closing date 16 June 2023
The job role entails: Providing practical and emotional support (telephone calls, welfare checks, shopping etc) and guidance to service users in the…
GBA Resilience Survey – Deadline on 16 December 2022
Please help Get Berskhire Active to understand what the state of play is in the local physical activity and sport sector so…
Citizens Advice Reading
Free confidential advice covering a wide range of subjects – welfare benefits, money and debt problems and immigration. Our help ranges from…
Highlights from Trustees’ Week 2021 and what’s coming up next
We hope you had the chance to engage in some of the Trustees’ Week events last week. ICYMI here is our previous…
Give a helping hand at our Wasing Park Run 19 June 2016
We are seeking volunteers to help out at our wonderful fun run. As well as our three races we will have music,…
Provide friendship and support to improve the quality of life for older people
Not everyone is fortunate enough to have friendship, social inclusion and the support that goes with it. The Age UK Reading befriending…
Personable and empathetic? Help support those with questions on LGBT+ issues
Support U are looking for volunteers to join our frontline support team to answer the telephone, email, live chat and face to…
Oxfam Music Shop (Reading)
The Reading music shop stocks a wide variety of music including pop, rock, classical, jazz and other specialist genres, across a wide…
Dog lovers, can you provide respite boarding?
We are looking for people who can become Respite Boarders. These are people who support our team when we have dogs that…