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.

Reading & West Berkshire Members Seeking Volunteers

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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

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

Tilehurst

Volunteer and enjoy good company with this retired gentleman who has extremely bad arthritis in his knees making it harder for him to deal with his medical complications. Visit him to chat about hobbies, maybe do a jigsaw puzzle together.

Reference code:

EBMrm01

Green Park

Great gentleman who suffers a lot of pain when mobilising. He wears a prosthetic from his ankle and has many pins in his other leg. His hips are also very painful. He would like to build confidence in being outside on his mobility scooter with a volunteer. Somebody for confidence and to enjoy the time socially.

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

Whitley

Nice lady in her 40's who has fibromyalgia. Suffers a lot of pain and needs to use a frame to walk around the house. When out she requires a light, foldable wheelchair, which she would need a volunteer to push. She enjoys knitting, crochet and embroidery. To go out for fresh air, to the shops or out for coffee would make a huge difference. Maybe even join a club together.

Reference code:

EBMshu02

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

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

Reading or West Berks

Bring new skills, knowledge and energy to our board of Trustees. Trustee meetings once a month at our office by Theale Lakes or via zoom. Join a friendly team and share knowledge to help Enrych

Reference code:

EBT2026

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