
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
Newbury
Volunteer for a female stroke survivor. This member's recovery is going very well but needs to build her confidence in going out walking due to worries about her balance. Walks with a stick and needs to start building up her distance.
Reference code:
EBMaw01
Burghfield
Volunteer to go for walks with female member in her early 60's from her home. Very short walks which will hopefully build up. She is in a lot of pain with arthritis in many areas.
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EBMmrob01
Central Reading
Volunteer for visually impaired member in her 40's who lives central Reading. Somebody that she can go for walks with or maybe go to the cinema.
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EBMad02
Tilehurst
Very friendly and interesting gentleman who, when more mobile, loved collecting old bottles, metal detecting, photography and old engines. He struggles to get out now and can only walk a short distance with his rollator due to painful arthritis and other health complications. He would love to have somebody visit him and chat about hobbies, whether his own or somebody else's. He also really enjoys jigsaw puzzles and would welcome somebody to come and join him.
Reference code:
EBMrm01
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 somebody's 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 - 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
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:
EBM-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:
EBT2024
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