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Volunteer Centre Reading
8 Cross Street
READING
RG1 1SN
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Volunteer Centre Reading

Reading Voluntary Action

Voluntary organisationlast updated: 10 March 2010

Primary interest: Voluntary sector
Area of activity: Promotion & Awareness raising
Primary beneficiaries: --

Telephone: 0118 957 4123
Email: advice@volunteercentrereading.org
Web site: www.volunteercentrereading.org

Volunteer Centre Reading is managed by Reading Voluntary Action. We encourage and support volunteering in the Reading area by:


Charity number: 1045782
Company registration number: 2982252
Legal name: Reading Voluntary Action
Services

Drop-In Volunteering Advice Service

Contact details as above

Address as above

Our centre offers a service matching the interests and skills of volunteers with the needs of organisations throughout Reading who need help. Our shop window in Cross Street displays a selection of the latest volunteering opportunities.

Opening times

Monday 10:00am to 2:00pm
Tuesday 10:00am to 2:00pm
Wednesday 10:00am to 2:00pm
Thursday 10:00am to 2:00pm

Employee Volunteering Outreach Service

Telephone: 0118 957 4123
Email: clare@volaction.demon.co.uk

Address as above

We provide a specialist advisory service for people working in the Reading area who are interested in finding out about local volunteering vacancies, but who cannot visit the Volunteer Centre during its opening hours. We can advise people by appointment, at their workplace or other convenient location.


Training and Support for Organisations Using Volunteers

Telephone: 0118 957 4123
Email: michele@volaction.demon.co.uk

Address as above

The Volunteer Centre holds the Investing in Volunteers Award and can provide training and support for organisations in effective volunteer management and related issues.

Volunteer Training

Telephone: 0118 957 4123
Email: merlyn@volaction.demon.co.uk

Address as above

We offer a tailored service to support the training needs of volunteers working with organisations in the community on a wide range of topics. Current training courses are listed in the RVA directory events calendar.

People

Michele Le Sueur - Volunteer Centre Manager
michele@volaction.demon.co.uk
Michele is responsible for the team of volunteer advisors who provide the volunteer matching service and ensures that all enquiries about volunteering opportunities are dealt with effectively. Michele is available to talk with organisations about their volunteering requirements.

Merlyn Barrett - Training Coordinator
merlyn@volaction.demon.co.uk
Merlyn is RVA's training co-ordinator and as such has special responsibility for volunteer training and working with local voluntary groups on the ground to identify and provide for their training needs.

Ms Clare Bonney - Employee Volunteering Outreach Worker
clare@volaction.demon.co.uk
Clare is an outreach worker providing a specialist advisory service for people working in the Reading area who are interested in finding out about local volunteering vacancies, but who cannot visit the Volunteer Centre during its opening hours. She will advise people by appointment, at their workplace or other convenient location.

Relationships

Volunteer Centre Reading is supported by Reading Voluntary Action (RVA)

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Volunteer home visitors needed: Local palliative care unit

4 March 2010 - Volunteer Centre Reading

A palliative care unit in Reading seeks a number of warm and friendly volunteers for 4-6 hours per week to make contact in the patient’s home on average once a week and also offer general support to include shopping trips and hospital appointments etc. using volunteer’s own car. Volunteers would be required to write reports, keep records and undertake ongoing training. A befriending induction training programme (24 hours in total) is provided plus ongoing support and supervision. References and Police checks are required. Petrol/mileage expenses can be paid. Org ref: 66 If you are interested in this opportunity, or would like to know more about volunteering, please visit or ring us at the Volunteer Centre Reading.
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Reading Voluntary Action 8 Cross Street, Reading RG1 1SN
telephone 0118 957 4123 fax 0118 958 6131
rva@rvadirectory.org.uk