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
Near Early
Volunteer for female member who would like to go out for short walks in her local area. Suffers from a lot of pain and having the confidence of somebodies support would help greatly. Talking whilst walking makes all the difference. Off Northumberland Avenue. Flexible opportunity - one short walk weekly or fortnightly.
Reference code:
EBMru002
Central Reading
Volunteer for visually impaired female in her forties. She would like somebody to go to the cinema or theatre with, or maybe just out for a coffee. To guide her new places and enjoy the company - approximately two visits a month. My Sighted Guide Training provided
Reference code:
EBMag001
Central Reading
Female volunteer to take member out in her wheelchair for fresh air along the canal or to the shops.
Reference code:
EBMkt01
Whitley Wood
Lovely female member would appreciate somebody to help her in her garden. Enjoy time together with the aim to be self sufficient. She is limited to how much she can do. She is also keen on learning languages. Has two very affectionate dogs.
Reference code:
EBMmc01
Caversham
Volunteer for male member who has had a stroke. Adapting to changes in his life is hard and he would appreciate somebody going out with him for short walks. He walks with a stick but needs to stop regularly.
Reference code:
EBMmr001
Central Reading
Volunteer - enjoy social activities with male member with cerebral palsy. Would love to have a volunteer to enjoy trips to the cinema, escape rooms, museum etc. Lives central reading
Reference code:
EBMdh02
Caversham
Lady in her early 70's who would love the help of a volunteer to take her out in her local area in her wheelchair, to enjoy the company and fresh air.
Reference code:
EBMmr01
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
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
Upper Bucklebury
Very friendly visually impaired lady now requires a wheelchair. Volunteer to walk with her to the local coffee group - make friends and enjoy company. Lives Upper Bucklebury, West Berkshire
Reference code:
EMB-lj01
Reading or West Berks
Bring new skills, knowledge and energy to our board of Trustees. Trustee meetings once a month in Reading Central Library or via zoom. Join a friendly team and share knowledge to help Enrych
Reference code:
EMT2023
Central Reading
Volunteer for visually impaired male wanting to go for walks and increase social activities. Enjoys pub quizzes and meals out of an evening