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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

Southcote

Could you help a lovely gentleman in his 40s regain confidence getting out and about?
He suffers pain and reduced mobility, and is beginning to use an electric wheelchair. He would really value the company of a friendly, patient male volunteer.
● Enjoy fresh air and conversation
● Help him build confidence using his wheelchair
● Visit town, grab a coffee or go to the cinema
● Accompany him for a haircut or other everyday outings
No special qualifications are needed — just kindness, reliability and encouragement.

Reference code:
EBMle01

Tilehurst

Male member in his early 40's is experiencing ongoing pain from health conditions which is also impacting his confidence and well being. A volunteer to go out for walks with him and start enjoying different activities like playing pool, exercising or going to the cinema for example would make a big difference.
Conversation and company will help distract him from pain when walking. Walks with a stick and is limited on distance.

Reference code:
EBMla01

Whitley

Friendly lady in her 40's with fibromyalgia is looking for a kind volunteer for companionship and support. She experiences a lot of pain and uses a frame to walk around the house. When out she has a lightweight foldable wheelchair and would need somebody to push her. She enjoys knitting, crochet and embroidery, and would love to get out for fresh air, visit the shops, enjoy a coffee or even join a club together.

Reference code:
EBMshu02

Southcote

Female member in her late 40's with a painful spinal complication would benefit from going out in her electric wheelchair with a volunteer. She is unable to go out independently and would benefit greatly from fresh air and friendly conversation. Very easy to talk to - she enjoys poetry and design amongst having many other interests.

Reference code:
EBMmd01

Green Park

Marvel enthusiast who experiences significant pain when mobilising. He has quite a collection of Marvel comics and would love to share his hobby with somebody and sort the collection. He would also look forward to getting out to enjoy fresh air with somebody, he uses a mobility scooter.

Reference code:
EBMbc01

Reading

Male member who is blind. He walks with a white stick. He also suffers pain from his ankle due to complications in his foot. He has recently retired and would love the opportunity to go for walks with somebody or out for coffee.

Reference code:
EBMsh03

Central Reading

Volunteer - enjoy social activities with male member who has cerebral palsy. Would enjoy being able to have somebody to go to the cinema with or museums, meals out, escape rooms etc. He uses a motorized wheelchair. Works fulltime - can do lunch times or of an evening/weekend.

Reference code:
EBMdh02

Tilehurst

Volunteer for female member who has MS. She would appreciate the company of somebody as support to go for a walk in her local area or visit a garden centre together. Lovely lady who will enjoy the company and gain confidence having somebody with her.

Reference code:
EBMvr02

Wickham near Welford

Visually impaired female in her early 60's feels isolated as her vision became impaired after moving away from the town. She loves the countryside but needs a sighted guide to walk with her to enjoy walking her dog. If the volunteer is a driver, maybe go out shopping together or enjoy visiting garden centres.

Reference code:
EBMmb02

Tilehurst

We are looking for a Female volunteer for a female member in her 50's that uses a wheelchair. She would like somebody to help her go out and start enjoying life again and build her confidence. She would like to go out and visit places with a volunteer and go shopping.

Reference code:
EBMsf01

Green Park

Friendly elderly lady who is bright as a button requires a volunteer. Due to ongoing problems with her hips and spine, she has reduced mobility and uses a lightweight wheelchair when going out. She would love somebody to push her to the local coffee shop and enjoy a good natter and fresh air.

Reference code:
EBMbc02

Near Reading West Station

Member has previously suffered a stroke leaving her with right side weakness. Painful hips post replacement and arthritis in her knees. Would love somebody to accompany her outside on short walks or potter in the garden with her - light weeding whilst enjoying a natter

Reference code:
EBMma01

CONTACT US

Registered Charity: 1171864

Phone: 0118 929 1675

Located:

Unit 3b - first floor

Theale Lakes Business Park

Moulden Road

Reading

RG7 4GB

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