Members Seeking Volunteers
Members Looking for Volunteers! Can You Make a Difference?
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.
Contact us to find out more (contact details at the bottom of the page).
Reading & West Berkshire Members Seeking Volunteers
Cold Ash
Volunteer for female stroke survivor. Previously a very independent lady; now uses a walker to move around. She is very delightful and great company. Would love somebody to drive her to the local supermarket to help her shop and enjoy a coffee together. Flexible opportunity. One visit a week or fortnight would be fantastic. Lives in Cold Ash
Reference code:
EBMgy02
Lambourn, W Berks
Volunteer to go for short walks with member. She is needing to practice walking as part of her physiotherapy. Uses walking sticks, does not need physical support. This is for confidence and to help occupy the mind so not overthinking controlling the movement of her leg. Great lady who you would enjoy chatting to whilst walking. Lives in Lambourn. Visiting once a week and walking near her house. This may only be a half an hour visit to start with. Very flexible on days and times
Reference code:
EBMsc01
Nr Southcote, Reading
Volunteer to go out walking or go for coffee and enjoy some time out. This member spends nearly all of her time at home. She is unable to walk with her walker confidently and safely if she needs to open doors etc. She suffers from a painful hip after problems with surgery and arthritis. She used to be very sociable and is missing the contact with people. To be able to go out once a week or fortnightly would be fantastic. Very flexible on days and times. Lives Southcote. A driver would be ideal as you could go somewhere different to walk, maybe a shop. She will be very happy just to get out, so please still apply even if you are not a driver.