The Dash Charity: Charity Fundraising Collections volunteer

Contact Caron Kipping Telephone 01753 549865 Email [email protected]

Contact 01753 549865 for more information. To collect money at fundraising collections at supermarkets and other venues.

Colne Valley Landscape Partnership River Rangers

Contact Chloe Telephone 01895 760 613 Email [email protected]

As part of the Colne Valley Landscape Partnership Schemes we are looking for local residents to become River Rangers to help conserve survey and champion your local watercourse. Join our volunteer team and who play a key role in monitoring and reporting on a small stretch of their local river. No experience needed Learn about your local river system Volunteer socials and celebration events Training and equipment provided Fully supported by Landscape Partnership Scheme

Crohn s and Colitis UK Awareness and Events volunteer

Contact Carly Benton Telephone 01727 734475 Email [email protected]

Join our local team of volunteers where you’ll take an active role in planning and delivering awareness raising activities to promote our presence and bring people together locally! We are looking for volunteers who can commit to around 10 hours a month in and around their local area. Most activities take place in the evening or at weekends. We’re completely flexible so you can organise voluntary activities around your own commitments. You’ll need to be forward thinking collaborative engaging enthusiastic organised and a great communicator.

1st Langley Scout Group Activity Organiser

Contact Becky Eytle Telephone 0118 988407 Email [email protected]

Our Scout group is growing. We need adults who are keen to try new things and to have fun to join our team of adults supporting the youth section for 8-10yrs year olds called Cubs on a Wednesday evening 6.30-8pm. They are great young people who are friendly fun to be with and eager to try new experiences. We need adults to help us provide these fantastic opportunities to local young people. Our volunteers are normal people just like you but by working together they make extraordinary things happen! One week you may play volleyball the next get crafty making puppets the week after make a structure with spaghetti yes spaghetti! better known as pioneering. What we can guarantee is that no two

www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk weeks are the same as the young people do different things each week to earn their badges and awards. Could you make a difference and help this group get off to a flying start? We meet weekly but if you can t be there every week that s OK we understand and welcome you when you can come! Perhaps you could help us plan some of our fantastic activities or day trips instead. Whatever time you have to give we can find a role for you that you will find rewarding. A DBS check will be required for this role.

2nd Cippenham Scout Group: Helping with 14-18 year old Explorer Scouts in Slough

Contact Betony Taylor Telephone Email [email protected]

Have you got a passion for adventure? Want to inspire young people? Then this is for you! Scouting is growing. Slough needs adults who are keen to try new things have fun and help with our youth section for 14-18 year olds. We call this youth section Explorers and they are great young people who are friendly fun to be with and eager to try new activities. We need adults to help us provide these fantastic opportunities to local young people. Our leaders are normal people just like you but by working together they make extraordinary things happen! One week you may be rock climbing the next doing a community service project the week after taking the young people on a hike to test their navigation skills. What we can guarantee is that no two weeks are the same as the young people do different things each week to earn their badges and awards. We are open to boys and girls from all faiths backgrounds and abilities and welcome everyone. Could you make a difference with this age range? Are you looking for a career in youth work or teaching? If so volunteering with Explorers will certainly be rewarding and can also gain you lots of valuable experience. Are you wanting to spend time with like-minded people and do something more with your time? Again volunteering with Explorers could be for you. What do you have to do? We meet Mondays and Wednesdays but you would only need to pick one of those options. Even then if you cannot be there every week that is OK we understand and welcome you when you can come! Be that weekly bi-weekly or monthly. Perhaps you could help us plan some of our fantastic activities or day trips instead. Whatever time you have to give we can find a role for you that you will find rewarding. We can offer you a free DBS check free training masses of career skills and a great chance to improve your CV. There is also plenty of support. The most important part is that it is fun and incredibly rewarding.

2nd Cippenham Scout Group: Scout Helper

Contact Betony Taylor Telephone Email [email protected]

2nd Cippenham Scout Group wants your help to create every day adventure! The group on Mercian Way is looking for enthusiastic adults to support their Scout Troop ages 10.5 to 14 on Tuesday evenings 7pm-9pm. The Scouts develops young people through fun challenge and adventure. We need you to help run our exciting programme of activities for the young

www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk people. From abseiling to zorbing - we do it all! Best of all – you get to join in! We can offer you a free DBS check free training masses of career skills and a great chance to improve your CV. There is also plenty of support. The most important part is that it is fun and incredibly rewarding. There are no specific skills or qualifications required. We promote flexible volunteering. The Scout troop meets weekly but you can volunteer weekly fortnightly monthly - whatever suits you. Want some more info? Contact us for a chat.

3rd Wexham Scout Group Youth Activity Organisers

Contact Becky Eytle Telephone 0118 988407 Email [email protected]

3rd Wexham Scout Group wants your help to create every day adventure! Our teams is looking for more volunteers to help young people learn skills for life whilst having a huge amount of fun! Our Scout section age 10.5yrs -14yrs is looking for help on a Friday evening 6-8pm. Our volunteers are people just like you but by working together they make extraordinary things happen! We are friendly and can teach you everything you need to know - no prior knowledge is required - and we will support you to reach your full potential. Scouts develops young people through fun challenge and adventure. This volunteer opportunity involves helping to plan and run the exciting programme of activities for the young people as well as go on fun trips and outings. You could get involved! From abseiling to zorbing - we do it all! We can offer you a free DBS check free training masses of career skills and a great chance to improve your CV. There s also plenty of support from fellow volunteers and the chance to meet new people and engage with your community. The most important part is that it s fun and incredibly rewarding. The group is looking for enthusiastic adult volunteers to help join their existing team in providing fun challenge and adventure to local young people. You don t need any experience just a sense of adventure and the willingness to try new skills.

ABC Assisting Berkshire Children to read: Trustee

Contact Marcia Rowlinson Telephone 01189 511336 Email [email protected]

Assisting Berkshire Children to read are currently looking for a trustee who ideally will be able to assist them to carry the plans of expansion forward and to add their own great ideas. This would also be great for someone who has experience or an interest in the area of education and children’s development.

This is an opportunity for someone to work with a great board of trustees who are dedicated to the work of ABC to read. On the board are ex head teachers and those in business as well as a treasurer. Specific skills in Business Development and Marketing would be of use to the charity in order to develop the charity further by being able to support more children within the community. .

www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk In the current climate every charity is struggling. The trustees staff and volunteers need someone to believe as much as they do that they should be one of the charities to continue to grow as there are many more children that we do not reach. .

Although the charity covers the whole of Berkshire the office is in Reading and the trustee meetings are in Reading once a term an AGM in June and volunteer coffee mornings are carried out each term which you are welcome to attend although not necessary. We would like to obtain presence within the East part of Berkshire and Reading.

Required Skills.

One trustee required to be preferably based within the East Berkshire area such as Slough Windsor and Maidenhead area and another trustee to be available for Reading area in order to assist with missed networking opportunities and events. .

Excellent networking skills influencing and communication skills. .

Business Development and Communications would be ideal. .

While we have a professional and competent management team and staff in place we are looking for Board Members that are able to provide that strategic governance as well as practical and hands on approach to enabling the charity to grow and develop. .

Perhaps you already have experience as a trustee or perhaps you have relevant skills and are looking for your first opportunity to join a board and be involved in leading our charity ensuring Berkshire children are gaining a life skill. .

Please send a CV and covering letter to Marcia Rowlinson [email protected].

Expenses reimbursed.

ABC to Read: Company Volunteering Scheme

Contact Marcia Rowlinson Telephone 01189 511336 Email [email protected]

ABC to read offers inspirational volunteering opportunities to businesses that are located near the schools in which we work. Why not ask your company if it might be interested in setting up a company reading scheme. Setting up an ABC to read company reading scheme is a great way for your company to: offer its staff a rewarding volunteering experience and boost staff morale help its staff develop communication skills show its support for their local community demonstrate its commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility make a lasting

www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk difference to the lives of children. What commitment is required? We ask companies who set up an ABC to read company reading scheme to: cover our support costs by contributing 500 pounds per reading helper provide a minimum of 6 reading helpers allow each volunteer to give up to 90 minutes per week on an agreed day allow the volunteers to attend school preferably in the afternoons ask the volunteers to commit for at least a full year term time only allow the volunteers to attend a one day or two day initial training course.

ABC to Read: Reading Mentor for Slough New volunteer training is to be held on 20th March 2020

Contact Marcia Rowlinson Telephone 0118 9511336 Email [email protected]

ABC to read aims to advance the education and self confidence of children in Berkshire particularly by helping them overcome reading difficulties thereby promoting their general well being. We recruit and train volunteers from local communities in Berkshire to give individual mentoring to children in primary and secondary schools. Volunteers usually have 3 children assigned to them and visit school ideally twice a week ideally in the afternoons spending half an hour individually with each child they support reading talking and playing games. The children who most benefit from this type of help are those who receive little or no support at home children with English as an additional language and shy unconfident children. Working with their volunteer for up to a year the children begin to gain confidence as they experience success in these relaxed one-to-one sessions. Volunteers are supported in school by ABC to read staff who visit them regularly. They are provided with a box of books and games to use in school and regular opportunities to exchange them. All volunteers are required to undergo police criminal records checks. ABC to Read has volunteers in primary schools across Reading Slough Langley Windsor Ascot Maidenhead Bracknell Wokingham District and Thatcham. The next new volunteer training is on 20th March 2020

Active Slough Junior Park Run volunteers

Contact Jack Telephone 01753 875784 Email [email protected]

Active Slough are ooking for volunteers to get involved in a range of fun roles from stewarding timing photograping and helping with admin for our new Junior Park Run. the park run is for 4 to 14 year olds and will takeplace weekly on a Sunday starting in June 2018. we need volunteers from 8am to 10.30 on the day you don t need to be fit just a willing to help out for a couple of hours to support young people getting fit.

Advocacy in Slough: Citizens Advocate

www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk Contact Shari Driver Telephone 01753415299 Email [email protected]

To provide independent free and confidential Citizen Advocacy to residents of the borough of Slough To support the Advocacy Service as a whole working in support of the Professional Advocacy Service by assisting clients with non-urgent and longer term issues The role of a Citizen Advocate requires patience understanding and an ability to ‘think outside the box’ is helpful though not essential! It can be demanding sometimes challenging but always interesting and ultimately very rewarding. You really can make a difference to someone’s life

Age Concern Befriender

Contact Jane Lawrence Telephone 07846477375 Email [email protected]

We are looking for volunteers who can chat and drink tea coffee and water are acceptable alternatives to ease the social isolation of an older peron in Slough. Training will be provided

Age UK Chair of the Board of Trustees

Contact Fiona Price Telephone 0118 959 4242 Email [email protected]

Age UK Berkshire are seeking a new Chair to lead a skilled Trustee board for our countywide charity as current Chair is moving out of area. The organisation is undergoing a period of change following the appointment of a new Chief Executive in June 2017 and needs a strong strategic Chair to lead it into the next phase of its development. The Chair will contribute well-informed views constructively challenge and actively deliver best practice. We expect management skills at a senior level an understanding of the needs of older people in Berkshire knowledge of strategy and great communication skills. *The position of Chair of Trustees is voluntary and unpaid. Age UK Berkshire AUKB has around 200 volunteers assisting with service provision and administration support alongside the employee team. *Board members are expected to attend around 5-6 meetings a year which last 2-3 hours and are currently held in the afternoons. *In addition Trustees act as advisors to staff leads on specific projects related to their areas of special expertise and represent our charity at events and meetings. *Induction into the organisation and training about Age UK and Age UK Berkshire as well as about the role of Chair are provided. Travel costs are reimbursed. *Trustees are required to confirm their eligibility to be a Director under UK Charity and Company law. Directors are elected by the Membership at the Annual General Meeting usually November-time and can be co-opted onto the Board while awaiting election. If you are interested in this role please send your CV and a 1-2 page statement to [email protected] setting out your relevant skills and experience for the role. If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role in more detail please contact Fiona Price Chief Executive. Process: After applications have been reviewed shortlisted www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk candidates will be invited for informal interview with the current Chair and Chief Executive. If successful a recommendation to join the Board will be made.

Alzheimer s Society Volunteer Local Representative Slough

Contact Jane Penton Telephone 01296 718956 Email [email protected]

Local Representatives use their considerable knowledge skills and experience to represent Alzheimer s Society with external organisations statutory agencies local forums alliances and at awareness-raising events. Whilst not a decision-making role in itself Local Reps act as an authentic and expert voice for dementia locally and their involvement is key to influencing local decision-makers to improve services for people living with dementia.

Alzheimer’s Society Side by Side Volunteer

Contact Jane Penton Telephone 01296 718956 Email [email protected]

Side by Side is our fun friendly super-flexible volunteering opportunity for someone like you to help somebody with dementia continue to play an active part in their community. From watching the football to catching a movie you’ll be empowering them to keep on doing the things they love – and try new things too. With someone developing dementia every three minutes there are nearly 1 000 people waiting for volunteers right now. Sign up for Side by Side and get ready to make a difference: not only to their lives but to yours. Access to a full range of training on dementia awareness and information along with support in personal development

Alzheimers Dementia Support ‘ADS’ Befriending for Carers and People with Dementia

Contact Santok Modhvadia Telephone 07543 243613 Email [email protected]

Could you spare an hour to sit down for a tea and a chat with someone who may feel housebound? By becoming a befriender you will prevent loneliness and isolation of people with dementia and their carers. You will be teamed up with another volunteer to provide regular home visits calls to the person with dementia and their carer. The day time of the visits will be agreed between yourself the other volunteer and carer person with dementia. So this may suit someone who is only available fortnightly or in the evening or weekend. No experience or qualifications necessary. There will be no personal care. Full training and ongoing support provided. For a more detailed role description please visit: https: www.alzheimersdementiasupport.co.uk jointheteam Or contact Santok directly.

www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk Alzheimers Dementia Support Be-Friender Drivers

Contact Nancy Thorn Telephone 07516165665 Email [email protected]

To take our carers to our services

Alzheimers Dementia Support General Fundraisers

Contact Nancy Thorn Telephone 07516165665 Email [email protected]

We are open to new fundraising ideas or suggestions assist at our events collection tins

Alzheimers Dementia Support Langley Craft volunteer

Contact Laura Weight Telephone Email [email protected]

We are looking for volunteers that would be interested in running a one off session at our Langley drop in on a Tuesday 1pm-2:30pm Holy Family Church Trelawney Avenue ? Examples of sessions could be arts crafts exercises choir or drama group wanting to practice in front of an audience or anyone wanting to share their skills and talents with the older people in the community.

Alzheimers Dementia Support Singing for Pleasure

Contact Nancy Thorn Telephone 07516165665 Email [email protected]

Confident singers for our singing groups Langley

Alzheimers Society Befriender

Contact Jane Penton Telephone 07540 921 221 Email [email protected]

volunteering as a Befriender with someone living with dementia is all about supporting that person to continue to do the things they might well have loved doing all their life – simple things such as pottering around their garden having a natter over a cup of coffee going for a stroll or playing a game of scrabble or dominoes. It always starts in the person’s home but can extend out into the community if that is what both people want and feel comfortable

www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk doing. It doesn’t take a huge amount of time – maybe up to 2 hours every week or fortnight – and it’s always within the hours of 9.00 to 4.00 Monday to Friday. No special skills or experience are needed all we ask is that our volunteers are patient and reliable have good communication skills are willing to commit to volunteering for at least 6 months once they’ve completed their training and are able to submit a simple written report after each visit. Knowledge of dementia is not required just a willingness to learn a little about the condition. We provide full training one-to-one support via a dedicated Role Manager cover agreed out of pocket expenses and run regular volunteer team meetings.

Amana’s Journey Britwell Library Cafe Assistant volunteer

Contact Siham Bouabbache Telephone 07447020743 Email [email protected]

We would like to give the opportunity for an individual to gain experience at AJ café located in Britwell Library. The volunteer will gain experience in Customer service serving customers face to face communication skills boosting confidence learning the basics about food hygiene and health and safety in the work place preparing sandwiches cash handling and much much more.

Animal Farplace Rescue Charity Shop Retail Assistant

Contact Christie Campbell Telephone 07394957191 Email [email protected]

We are vegan ‘no kill’ rescue charity we have a store in slough but we are looking for volunteers to help out. We are needing people to man the tills sort clothing out and just be a friendly face in the store. I have a background in visual merchandising which I am willing to share with anyone who is wanting to learn. This is a fun opportunity we will run events and organise fundraising evenings it’s not your average charity shop.The benefits of volunteering for us are - Working in a friendly young store - Being able to work events - training in basic visual merchandising skills - training in money handling

Antz Kidz Breakfast and After School Activity Club volunteer

Contact Eva Antao-Bento Telephone 07598 062569 Email [email protected]

This is a wonderful opportunity for creative and inspiring individual s who have experience of working with children of all ages from primary upwards. We are looking for anyone that has a passion for the world of arts and current artists who want to share their skills and talents in a learning environment. We have a wonderful record of working with local charities and producing some beautiful window displays. We are involved in various projects throughout Slough and hold pop up events as and when required. We are an innovative

www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk group that are committed to working with local community and are now extending our work with adults and those that are lonely and isolated. ST ANTHONY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH THE CRYPT FARNHAM ROAD SLOUGH BERKSHIRE

Autism Berkshire Trustee

Contact Jane Stanford-Beale Telephone 01189 594 594 Email [email protected]

Autism Berkshire is looking for volunteer trustees to help guide its work delivering a wide range of advice support training and leisure activities throughout the county. We need a new Treasurer so interest from people with financial management expertise would be particularly welcome along with applications from people who have a personal commitment to making a difference to the lives of individuals and families living with autism. A full role description and nomination form are available at www.autismberkshire.org.uk. Trustees’ meetings are held quarterly. This opportunity will give you the opportunity to feel valued for the person you are the chance to brush up your skills or learn new ones you ve always fancied trying

BBC Children in Need

Contact Pam Bacon Telephone Email [email protected]

We are currently seeking candidates for the voluntary roles of Chair and Vice-Chair on our South West Volunteer Committee. The deadline for applications is 18th February 2018. The Committee meets three times per year and makes recommendations to our Board of Trustees on CiN applications from across the South West Region based on their knowledge skills and experience of issues affecting children and young people. http: careerssearch.bbc.co.uk jobs job Volunteer-Regional-Advisory-Committee-Chair-ViceChair- South-West-BBC-Children-in-Need 25984

BBOWT Berks Bucks and Oxon Wildlife Trust Friends of Haymill Valley

Contact Daniel Akam Telephone 01628 829574 Email [email protected]

A good opportunity to get outside and your hands dirty and improve your local environment we are in need of volunteers to join our monthly practical work party helping with the management of the Haymill Valley Nature Reserve. Usual tasks include clearing maintaining paths and glades littler picks habitat improvement work such as scrub cutting clearing. The group meets at the reserve entrance next to No.1 Littlebrook Avenue SL2 2NW on the last Sunday of each month from 10am till 1pm. All tools guidance tea coffee and biscuits

www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk provided. Help us make this green space better for wildlife and for the local community to enjoy!

Beauty Therapist

Contact Jennifer Bird Telephone 01753 848940 Email [email protected]

In this role you will offer relaxation and improve wellbeing for patients with life limiting illnesses in the form of beauty treatments here at Thames Hospice in Windsor. Main tasks: • To provide beauty treatments such as nail care facial treatments and massage to patients both in our Day Therapy Unit and In Patient Unit • Liaise with the Complementary Therapy Team Leader with regards to patient’s needs • Feedback relevant information to the Complementary Therapy Team Leader You will need to be fully qualified and insured. Please don t hesitate to get in touch for further details.

Berkshire Healthcare NHS FT: Feedback Volunteer for Dietetics Nutrition Clinics

Contact Joseph Took Telephone 01753 636724 Email [email protected]

The Community Nutrition and Dietetic Service run community outpatient clinics in a variety of settings across Berkshire including GP practices and community hospitals.

We are looking for volunteers who would be happy to interview out-patients using our CRT machine a hand-held electronic device - we will provide training following their dietetic appointment. Feedback collection will be undertaken face to face at one of the noted clinics.

NOTE: WHILE THE ROLE FOCUSES ON FEEDBACK COLLECTION THERE MAY BE SCOPE TO BE INVOLVED WITH OTHER PROJECTS DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE INTEREST AND AVAILABILITY.

• King Edward Hospital Windsor • St Marks Hospital Maidenhead • Farnham Road GP Clinic Slough

Personal characteristics specification for this role: • Have responsibility for health welfare safety of self and others – compliance with Health Safety regulations. • Good communication skills good English. • Flexible and willing to travel to different clinic locations-may choose site s local to where you live.

www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk • Friendly cheerful disposition. • Clear understanding of confidentiality.

This role includes: • Interviewing patients after their appointment with the dietitian asking them to complete an online feedback form. • Liaising with dietitian running the clinic to be advised who to approach. • Reporting back to dietitian with feedback received.

Feedback collection is important to us we constantly work to improve the experience of our service users and an important part of this work is to ensure that they are given the opportunity to tell us what they think and how they found their experience.

Findings will enable us to improve through identifying areas where there may be room for improvement. Equally it will highlight good examples of how the service we provide is meeting the needs of the service users.

Berkshire Scouts Helping young people around Slough to explore outside safely and have a great time!

Contact Becky Eytle Telephone 07557 965636 Email [email protected]

We’re excited to welcome adults who want to help young people have a great time exploring the great outdoors. After many months of being stuck inside unable to meet together Scout Groups around the area are preparing to get together – initially with outdoor socially distanced meetings with restricted group sizes. We know that many adults are also keen to get out and try something new! The Scouts is all about giving young people and adults skills for life through problem solving working in a team and leading. We would really welcome adults who want to find out a bit more to get in touch for a chat. Our volunteering is really flexible to fit around your work and home life. If you’ve got particular interest skills or experience we’d love to make sure we get you involved in the best way for you to enjoy it yourself too. To find out more and have an initial chat feel free to get in touch with Becky Eytle Volunteering Development Officer for Berkshire Scouts [email protected] You might also like to take a look at some volunteers chatting about their experiences at www.berkshirescouts.org.uk adult-training training- development volunteer-stories We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Berkshire Vision Aktiveyes Social Group in Slough and Windsor volunteer

Contact Bwalya Treasure Telephone 0118 987 2803 Email [email protected]

www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk The Aktiveyes visually impaired social group meet approximately two evenings a month midweekly often on Tuesdays. The meetings are at a variety of venues in the Slough Windsor area occasionally the venue could be further afield . Aktiveyes is a really sociable and lively group so would appeal to someone who would like to help but also join in the fun. Activities may include: Speed darts Skittles Comedy nights a pub walk and a meal and much more. The role will involve driving members to and from the venue and assisting whilst there. Currently we particularly need drivers to transport our members from the Slough Colnbrook and Langley areas. Regular commitment would be ideal but not essential – any help you are able to give would be greatly appreciated.

Berkshire Vision Community Volunteer Team Leader

Contact Jennifer James Telephone 0118 987 2803 Email [email protected]

Community Volunteer Team Leader We are looking for a number of volunteers to undertake a more responsible position within the volunteer team. This will involve supporting the Charity staff with volunteer recruitment management and retention of existing volunteers.The role of the Community Volunteer Team Leader will be to recruit fundraising volunteers research and run local events and represent the charity in their local area to raise funds towards the annual target of £350 000.

Berkshire Vision Fundraising Event Volunteer

Contact Bwalya Treasure Telephone 0118 987 2803 Email [email protected]

We host many events throughout the year both at our Offices in Reading and throughout Berkshire. Our events are very important to our local community especially our club activities and sporting activities which are very popular! You would be helping us make our events run smoothly and adding great value to delivering our services. Some things you might be doing: • Promoting the events • Greeting event attendees with a warm welcome • Collecting tickets for the events • Helping set up for the event • Helping tidy up after the event • Helping to hand out our event programme • Keeping track of our visitor numbers • Assisting the Event Project Lead.

Berkshire Vision Fundraising volunteers

Contact Bwalye Treasure Telephone 0118 987 2803 Email [email protected]

We are looking for innovative ways to raise money to keep our doors open and help us reach out to as many people as we can in Berkshire. As a fundraising volunteer you would

www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk be a vital part of this process and key to keeping the organisation at its best. Some things you might be doing: • Finding and researching new ways to raise money • Helping create and raise awareness • Helping plan fundraising events • Helping to prepare funding bids • Arranging street collections • Building relationships with local businesses •Assisting with fundraising projects.

Berkshire Vision Static Collection Point Organisers - local Businesses

Contact Bwalya Treasure Telephone 0118 9876 2803 Email [email protected]

At Berkshire Vision we provide comprehensive support services for children and adults of all ages with a visual impairment or who are blind. What will I be doing? We are looking for innovative ways to raise money to keep our doors open and help us reach out to as many people as we can in Berkshire. As a fundraising volunteer you would be a vital part of this process and key to keeping the organisation at its best. As a fundraising volunteer supporting the collection of our static tins you will be: • Supporting us to collect tins from shops and businesses and if possible locate places for additional tins • The role is flexible based on how large an area you would like to cover • Calling businesses to find out if they need a tin emptying • Planning a suitable route for collecting emptying and replacing full tins • Visiting local businesses to replace the collection tin • Locate new possible sites to help us grow our tin collection income. Who would be supporting me? The Volunteer Manager would be your main point of contact. Help on the project will come from the member of staff leading that fundraising activity. What are we looking for? We are looking for a creative friendly and enthusiastic person who is happy to get stuck in learn new skills and adhere to our policies and procedures. You will be chatting with lots of different people so we are looking for someone who is happy to chat to people of all ages and all backgrounds helping to make them feel welcome and comfortable during their visit. All you need is enthusiasm a passion for fundraising and a willingness to learn. You will have some help learning everything else. An interest in our work is a bonus. Expenses are paid

Berkshire Vision Volunteer Driver

Contact Bwalya Treasure Telephone 0118 987 2803 Email [email protected]

What is involved? The Volunteer Club Driver will be asked to collect BCBS visually impaired member s from their homes and transport them to and from Club each month using their own vehicle. NB The Volunteer is strongly advised to contact their insurer to inform them of this activity. • The amount of members to be transported pick up areas and times to be agreed with the Club Chairman Transport Organiser. Often the volunteer will be transporting the same member s each month but this may sometimes vary depending on needs. • The volunteer will be very welcome to stay for the duration of the Club meeting but this is not

www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk mandatory –the Club is a really enjoyable sociable afternoon and a good opportunity to meet other volunteers and our visually impaired members. • The volunteer is entitled to claim mileage allowance for this role . •There may be one or two Outings organised for the members by the Club Committee during the year in place of the usual Club meeting that month. Times and locations for these will vary from the normal arrangements and though transport help would usually be preferred it is not obligatory for the volunteer to assist on these occasions. •Out of pocket expenses such as lunch on an Outing can be claimed

Berkshire Vision: Deaf Blind Buddy

Contact Navpreet Juty Telephone 0118 987 2803 Email [email protected]

At Berkshire Vision we provide comprehensive support services to children and adults of all ages with a visual impairment or who are blind.

What will I be doing? • To take SSI + SHI member to different activities and events. • To guide him at the events and relay information to him about what is going on at events. • To work with him 1-1.

Who will be supporting me? The Activities Co-Ordinator would be your main point of contact.

When will I be required? As much or as little hours as you would like on-going commitment.

What are we looking for? We are looking for a friendly and enthusiastic person who is happy to get stuck in and adhere to our policies and procedures. We are looking for someone who is happy to chat to people helping to make them feel welcome and comfortable.

What do I need? • Would be beneficial to have some experience with deaf blind people. • Essential to be able to guide. • Useful if you can drive. • Be in the Slough Area. • Helpful if sporty.

Out of pocket travel expenses may be claimed.

Please note that applicants for this position need to be aged 18 or over. Our application procedure consists of an application form 2 references and an enhanced DBS check.

www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk Berkshire Vision: Golf Caddie Guide

Contact Navpreet Juty Telephone 0118 987 2803 Email [email protected]

At Berkshire Vision we provide comprehensive support services to children and adults of all ages with a visual impairment or who are blind.

What will I be doing? To guide caddie assist VI members around the course and on the driving range for practice sessions.

Who will be supporting me? The Sports Activities Co-Ordinator would be your main point of contact.

When will I be required? On-going commitment usually 4th Thursday of the month 5-6:30pm at SandMartins Golf Club Wokingham.

What are we looking for? We are looking for a friendly and enthusiastic person who is happy to get stuck in and adhere to our policies and procedures. You will be chatting with lots of different people so we are looking for someone who is happy to chat to people of all ages and all backgrounds helping to make them feel welcome and comfortable during the sessions.

You will need: • To be able to guide people. • An interest in golf isn’t required but could be useful.

Out of pocket travel expenses may be claimed.

Please note that applicants for this position need to be aged 18 or over. Our application procedure consists of an application form 2 references and an enhanced DBS check.

Berkshire Vision: Social Club Drivers Across Berkshire

Contact Navpreet Juty Telephone 0118 987 2803 Email [email protected]

Berkshire Vision is a local registered charity with over 100 years of expertise and experience in the provision of services advice and support to more than 2 000 people across Berkshire who are blind or partially sighted.

Berkshire Vision recognises that help and support from volunteers will make a significant

www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk contribution towards allowing the charity to support those in need.

Would you like to help visually impaired people feel less isolated and meet up with their friends once a month? We are looking for volunteer drivers to help transport our members to and from their local Berkshire Vision Social Club meetings.

If you could help with any of these locations we would be delighted to hear from you: • Bracknell Club – meetings held on the last Thursday afternoon most months. • Hungerford Club – meetings held on the second Wednesday afternoon most months. • Newbury Club – meetings held on the fourth Tuesday afternoon most months. • Thatcham Club – meetings held on the second Tuesday afternoon most months.

Key Skills: • Driver – you will need to hold a driving license and have use of your own vehicle. You will be able to claim out of pocket travel expenses. • Good Communicator – ideally you will have good communication skills and be empathetic to the needs of the members. • Committed – regular commitment is needed for this role.

Knowledge of visual impairment would be useful but not essential as you will receive a Visual Impairment Awareness training session at our offices in Reading and you will receive biannual newsletters to keep you up to date with Berkshire Vision news.

As a member of the volunteer team you will be asked to liaise with the Volunteer Coordinator where appropriate.

Please note that applicants for this position need to be aged 21 and over. Our application procedure consists of an application form 2 references and an enhanced DBS check.

Black Park Countryside volunteers

Contact Dawn Morland Telephone 01753 511060 Email [email protected]

Volunteers can: Gain countryside experience and skills learn about habitats in the country parks meet new people and work alongside the Ranger Team keep fit and have fun. Please note: under 16s must be accompanied by an adult tools training and refreshments are provided. You will need to wear outdoor clothing suitable for working around fires – be prepared to get messy. Sturdy footwear is essential. Please bring a packed lunch. There is free parking on the day for all volunteers

Black Park Forest School Volunteer Helper

Contact Dawn Morland Telephone 01753 511060 Email [email protected]

www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk We are looking for a volunteer to help our teacher at our very popular Forest School. The Forest School is an inspirational process that offers all learners regular opportunities to achieve and develop confidence and self-esteem through hands-on learning experiences in a woodland or natural environment with trees. Forest School is a specialised learning approach that sits within and compliments the wider context of outdoor and woodland education.

Blind Veterans UK: Home Visitor Slough

Contact Rosemarie Hegarty Telephone 01273391444 or 07740735956 Email [email protected]

We are looking for a friendly volunteer to visit one of our younger veterans in Slough. Having joined the Royal Navy and trained as an Air Engineering Mechanic he spent most of his service life on board HMS Ark Royal. He then returned to the UK to work with computers but is currently on long term sick leave. He is a very enthusiastic reader and is currently studying for a classics degree with the Open University. He loves talking about sport history and the military. He spends a lot of time alone at home in the week whilst his wife works so would benefit hugely from a patient volunteer who could provide some company and get him out and about in the local areaYour positivity friendliness and communication can make the world of difference to our veteran s day to day life something that can often feel very rewarding and worthwhile to our volunteers. We will give you full training and will cover expenses and you will be part of our UK-wide volunteering community.

Bronzefield Prison Independent Monitoring Board

Contact Alison Keightley Telephone 07711 789 204 Email [email protected]

Independent Monitoring Boards IMBs monitor the treatment of people in custody to confirm it is decent just and humane. IMBs are made up of independent public appointees and operate in every prison and Immigration Removal Centre. For more information about IMBs see www.imb.org.uk. A recruitment campaign is currently underway to attract ordinary people from different backgrounds to join the Bronzefield IMB and play a key independent role at the prison in Ashford Surrey close to Heathrow Airport. To join you don’t need any special knowledge or skills as full training is provided. You just need to be open-minded independent and able to commit 3-4 days per month. The role is unpaid travel expenses are reimbursed but it carries great responsibility and brings the rewards of knowing you are making a real difference to some of the most vulnerable people in our community. The IMB is looking for local people who are open minded and objective with the ability to work well in a team and communicate with people from a range of different backgrounds. You must be trustworthy able to listen and have a commitment to equality diversity and human rights. IMB Bronzefield Chair Alison Keightley said: “Joining an IMB is a unique experience and a great opportunity to make a positive difference. As the eyes and ears of the public it’s our

www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk job to know what’s going on in the prison and we get involved in all areas. It’s demanding and rewarding where no two days are the same. For example you might find yourself helping a new arrival find their feet monitoring educational opportunities carrying out a survey on homelessness on release or listening to comments about the quality of the food. Last year we dealt with more than written 600 applications from prisoners all of which were important to the individual prisoner. But we’re not a soft-touch – we make up our own minds about whether something is fair and decent and speak out when something isn’t right. We are a friendly and hard-working group - although the role may look daunting at first you will get all the support you need to play your part”. To apply visit our website at: www.imb.org.uk join-now current-vacancies The closing date is 15 September 2019.

Building Futures Together Telephone Befriending volunteer

Contact Nasreen Telephone 01753 555650 Email [email protected]

To telephone befriend someone who is feeling isolated and lonely by offering a weekly friendly chat. The role will be subject to a DBS check

Building Futures Together Volunteer Administrator

Contact Nasreen Akhtar Telephone 01753 555650 Email [email protected]

Required for our BFT office to support our telephone Befriending service and volunteer interpreters. Volunteer Admin officer required* *Volunteer befriending co coordinator required* 🔯Required for our BFT office to support our telephone Befriending service and voluntary interpreters. BFT would prefer someone who has relevant experience but wishes to develop however full training will be provided . To start in Jan 19 after new year break. We would like someone who could commit to 6 hours a week over 2 mornings. Travel expenses and parking will be paid for by BFT.

Burnham Health Promotion Trust MOVERS SHAKERS volunteer

Contact Marisa Telephone [email protected] Email [email protected]

We are looking for volunteers who have a genuine interest in older people. Hours will be from 9.15am to 1.45pm every Tuesday at The United Reformed Church Burnham Ideally you will live locally be physically fit and be able to commit to this role for at least 12 months. Your role would be to assist our co-ordinator with setting up the hall preparation and serving of morning drinks and serving lunch and joining in with activities as required. LUNCH REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. This opportunity should be a lot of fun and be an opportunity to make new friends.

www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk Children Heard and Seen Weekly mentoring with a child young

Contact Rod Diaz Telephone 07949305882 Email [email protected]

Children Heard and Seen is a charity that support children who have a parent in prison. An important way to support these children is by having a volunteer mentor to see them weekly and support them as a positive role model You would be paired with an appropriate child and meet them on a 1- 1 basis giving the child a safe space to pursue activities outside the family home.

Church Street Child Contact Centre Volunteer Slough

Contact Jean Smith Telephone 07726324589 Email [email protected]

The Slough Contact Centre provides safe neutral welcoming spaces for children of separated families to spend time with their parents. We provide a much needed facility for estranged families . Volunteers are drawn from many backgrounds and the Centre committee will carry out all DBS checks. The facility is available to everybody in the community. The centre is managed by an independent management committee Church Street Child Contact Centre has been operating from St. Mary s Church for the last 15 years and during this time we have been able to offer a venue for children to meet up with their estranged parent in a safe friendly and neutral environment. We welcome children from babies to teenagers and provide a wide range of toys games and amusements to enable families to spend time together and build relationships. The building has separate entrances for resident and non- resident parents so that they do not have to meet. There are volunteers on duty to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the families using the centre. As a supported centre we do not report on the visits to any third parties e.g. courts solicitors social services etc. unless there is a safeguarding issue. The role of Volunteers is to maintain complete confidentiality and although they can offer a listening ear they must be completely neutral and non- judgemental at all times. The role does not include 1:1 involvement with the children but just a friendly approachable manner that children can relate to if they have concerns about the session. The centre is open on 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month from 2.00 - 4.00 but would ask that volunteers be available from 1.30 - 4.30 to help prepare the room. Training will be provided DBS checks will be carried out and along with this 2 references are required.

Cippenham Community Carnival volunteers

Contact Ken or Tracy Telephone 01628 666840 Email [email protected]

WE NEED WONDERFUL VOLUNTEERS on carnival day from one hour to all day. To help with organisation welcoming health and safety and clearing up. If you can help out on the day or would like to join the committee please contact Ken or Tracy

www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk Colnbrook Community Partnership Crown Meadow Volunteers

Contact Matthew Hartgrove Telephone 07906229257 Email [email protected]

The Crown Meadow volunteers undertake practical conservation work aimed at improving Crown Meadow for both wildlife and community use. The group meet at the main entrance to the meadow on Horton road on the last Saturday morning each month between 10:30 – 12:30. Volunteers will undertake practical conservation work around the meadow including: Clearing paths cutting back brambles improvement work along the Brook and pond area. No experience is needed as training and supervision is given at all sessions.

Community Council for Berkshire CCB Seeking enthusiastic Trustee

Contact Tim Parry Telephone 0118 9612000 Email [email protected]

CCB is seeking to recruit new Trustees to our Board. We are looking for people who have an interest in our work and ideally particular experience or knowledge in one or more of the following fields: Governance Policy Campaigning Charity Law or Health Safety Trustees need to have an interest and enthusiasm for working to improve community life in Berkshire and the ideal person will also have strong networks or alliances within the County. Post holders will be expected to attend up to 5 evening Board Meetings per year. In addition there may be a small number of other meetings including the Annual General Meeting and a Board Staff Away Day. For further details please e-mail [email protected] or to find out more about us please visit our website: www.ccberks.org.uk. To make an appointment for an informal conversation with the Chief Operating Officer Tim Parry please call on the above number 0118 9612000

Community Council for Berkshire Chairperson

Contact Gemma Pearce Telephone 0118 9612000 Email [email protected]

Local charity Community Council for Berkshire CCB is seeking a Chair to provide leadership to our committed and talented Board of Trustees. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in Berkshire’s voluntary sector and help shape the strategic direction of this county based charity. CCB is an independent charity with over 44 years’ experience in community development work. We are part of the ACRE Action with Communities in Rural England Network of Rural Community Councils www.acre.org.uk . Our vision is for all communities in Berkshire to be strong sustainable and able to take control of their own futures. Our mission is to inspire communities in Berkshire to thrive. We do this by providing information advice support and training to individuals groups and other organisations. We work as enablers

www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk raising money locally and nationally to deliver projects that have positive long-lasting effects. Applicants should have previous experience of being the trustee of a charity and have the ability to effectively chair board meetings provide support for the Chief Executive and ensure the effective governance of the organisation. Knowledge of the issues facing rural communities in the 21st century would be a distinct advantage. Further information For a full role description please email [email protected]. You can visit our website www.ccberks.org.uk to read more about our current projects.

Connecting Communities in Berkshire: Trustee

Contact Gemma Matthews Telephone 01189 612000 Email [email protected]

Your skills and experience will be put to use when making a lasting difference in your local communities. If you are retired or due to other circumstances have more time to dedicate then this could be the perfect role for you as we are a small team and do rely on volunteer support to help complete key tasks and finish jobs.

Alternatively if you have a busy working life then there are only a handful of mostly evening meetings to attend a year in which you could attend sharing expertise and provide guidance on important decisions.

To find out more about us and our current projects please visit our website at www.ccberks.org.uk. To make an appointment for an informal conversation with our Chief Officer Tim please call on the 01189 612000.

Contact the Elderly: Group Co-ordinator

Contact Suzan Hyland Telephone 020 7881 2361 Email [email protected]

The Co-ordinator arranges the monthly outings rebooking the annual host schedule and is the main contact for the group’s volunteer drivers and hosts. The Co-ordinator welcomes new volunteers into the group ensuring they understand their roles and responsibilities. Co- ordinators also meet and assess new older members prior to them joining the group. The Co- ordinator will also be a driver or reserve driver for the group

Crimestoppers: Fearless Rep

Contact Telephone Email [email protected]

• To grasp opportunities to promote Fearless to young people aged 11-16 • To speak appropriately on Fearless’ behalf • To bring personal professional expertise and skill • To

www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk liaise with the local relevant Crimestoppers staff member Crimestoppers: Fundraiser

Contact Telephone Email [email protected]

We are looking for highly organised people who can help us raise the funds necessary to increase awareness of Crimestoppers and the services we provide. To become a Fundraiser for Crimestoppers you will need to have excellent communications skills and the enthusiasm to drum up support for our charity. We primarily use Fundraisers to increase the contributions of individuals and groups to our charity by building relationships and exploring new fundraising opportunities from various sources. You could be writing a bid to a trust or grant funding organisation seeking support from a local business working with major donors planning a fundraising event or even taking part in a challenge event yourself. The ability to network is paramount for this role since success in the role depends heavily on being able to forge positive relationships with supporters and funding organisations. Fundraisers also work to raise awareness of the charity s work aims and goals. Crohn s and Colitis UK - Berkshire Network Slough Events Team Leader Volunteer

Contact Carly Benton Telephone 01727 734 472 Email [email protected]

Crohn’s and Colitis UK have 50 teams of volunteers around the country raising awareness of Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis – two forms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease IBD . We need a volunteer who can commit to 12 hours + a month in and around their local area. Most activities take place in the evening or at weekends. We’re completely flexible so you can organise voluntary activities around your own commitments. You’ll take an active role in leading our volunteers so you’ll need to be a strong delegator and motivator. You’ll need to be a reliable strong team player with excellent interpersonal organisational and time management skills

Crohn s and Colitis UK - Berkshire Network Slough Volunteer Finance Coordinator

Contact Carly Benton Telephone 01727 734 472 Email [email protected]

Crohn’s and Colitis UK have 50 teams of volunteers around the country raising awareness of Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis – two forms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease IBD . We need a volunteer who can commit to 10 hours + a month in and around their local area. Most activities take place in the evening or at weekends. We’re completely flexible so you can organise voluntary activities around your own commitments. You’ll need to be a reliable strong team player with excellent interpersonal organisational and time management skills.

Crohns and Colitis Awareness Activities volunteer

www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk Contact Carly Benton Telephone 01727 734475 Email [email protected]

Crohn’s and Colitis UK have teams of volunteers based around the country raising awareness of Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis - two of the main forms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease or IBD . Join a team of like-minded people who play an important role in bringing people together locally. You’ll have the opportunity to get as hands-on as you like whether this is a general or a more specific role and on a regular or ad hoc basis. Activities can include organising events and information sessions social activities editing newsletters and social media fundraising - the list is endless! You can make a difference doing what you enjoy by bringing your expertise and interests to the team. These teams are made up of those affected by IBD and others who wish to volunteer in their community.

Crown Prosecution Service CPS Thames and Chiltern Local Scrutiny Involvement Panel

Contact Inder Kaur-Singh Telephone Tel: 0118 908 2509 or 07769 25 Email [email protected]

The Local Scrutiny Involvement Panel LSIP is the main mechanism through which the CPS engages with communities and partners. It gives an opportunity for community and public sector partners to influence our decision particularly on Hate Crime and Violence Against Women and Girls VAWG prosecutions. The panel’s recommendations enable the CPS to deliver better prosecution services and to make improvements to our overall busines. CPS Thames and Chiltern’s LSIP is chaired by the Chief Crown Prosecutor Jaswant Narwal or a Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor. Members are consulted on national and local priorities for example on the Code for Crown Prosecutors and the CPS legal guidance on: Mental Health Conditions and Disorders. LSIP feedback also impacts positively on casework issues such as improving special measures applitions to support victims at court. From time to time we recruit new volunteers to widen the LSIP membership. Every effort is being made to recruit new members from a range of diverse community backgrounds situated across the Thames and Chiltern region. We are also keen to recruit new members from colleges universities who can provide feedback on behalf of young people. Members’ of the panel bring with them their expertise and experience and can represent their individual views or the view of their own organisation communities. If you would like to be considered to take up this voluntary role you will be required to: • Sign a confidentiality agreement and undergo security vetting • Give a day’s commitment on a quarterly basis to attend the LSIP meetings • Undergo training from time to time • Give feedback to the Panel on key priorities • Spread LSIP messages to your local networks • Travel for LSIP meetings to our CPS Reading or St. Albans offices

Cruse Bereavement Care - Thames Valley Berkshire Training opportunity

www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk Contact Sara Richards Telephone 07785 543574 Email [email protected]

We are looking for volunteers who speak Asian languages. We are looking to recruit volunteers to work with our clients so we will be running a Bereavement Support Foundation Course on Saturdays 18 and 25 May and 15 June then a Face to face module on 29 June and 6 July at The Old Courthouse Town Square Bracknell RG12 1AE 10am to 4.30pm. The three- day Bereavement Support Foundation course The aim of the course is to provide the participants with the awareness skills and knowledge needed to begin working with bereaved people. This is an intensive course in which all trainees will be required to play an active part. Painful memories may be aroused and for this reason applicants who have suffered a close bereavement in the last two years may not be suitable for the course. The two-day Face-to-Face elective This module directly follows on from the three-day foundation course and is compulsory for volunteers wishing to provide face-to-face bereavement support to adults. Attendance at all of these sessions is compulsory. There will be pre- Foundation course interviews and an information evening on: Wednesday 10 April 7-9pm All applicants are requested to come into our office in Bracknell to meet with us and discuss their background our work and the role of a bereavement volunteer. You will be asked to pay a £50 non-refundable deposit on this evening when you confirm your wish to attend the course.After completion of the 5-day course Upon successful completion of the 5-day course a post-course interview will then take place on: Saturday 13 July along with the compulsory safeguarding module Further days to be completed 20 July - Skills and induction 14 September - Sudden and Traumatic death module Course fees Rate for those intending to work as bereavement volunteers for Cruse includes all dates listed in course programme above - £250 Rate for those intending to work as bereavement volunteers for Cruse having fee paid by employer or other commercial organisation includes all dates listed in course programme above - £250 + VAT Rate per day for professionals wishing to use our training for continuing development. £140 + VAT per day Financial assistance based upon need may be available – please contact the Course Administrator. To give an expression of interest or to apply to join this training please email: the Course Administrator on [email protected] for an application form.

Cruse Bereavement Care: Area Management Committee Member

Contact Sara Richards Telephone 01344 460087 Email [email protected]

We are looking for someone with good connections to the Voluntary and Community Sector and or business to help support us to develop our services especially in Slough and achieve our vision that all bereaved people have someone to turn to when someone dies. As an AMC we provide leadership and management to the area and are especially looking for people with marketing fundraising or leadership experience.

DASH Fundraising Volunteers

www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk Contact Caron Telephone 01753 549865 Email [email protected]

We need help to organise charity collections and to raise funds perhaps you could enter a sponsored event for example a 10km run Provid new gifts for residents in refuge organise a ‘car boot’ or ‘nearly new’ sales event host an event or function in our honour

DASH Telephone Referral volunteer

Contact Yvette Hockley Telephone Email [email protected]

We’re The Dash Charity formerly Berkshire East South Bucks Women’s Aid . We’re here for one reason to help individuals and families affected by domestic abuse with confidential advice and support. We are looking for a number of volunteers who can answer our referral phone number and deal with queries in professional boundaried manner. Full training over 4 days will be provided as well as ongoing support.

DASH: Current Recruitment Drive

Contact Telephone 01753 549865 Email [email protected]

The DASH Charity are currently collating CVs of volunteers who are wanting to help support the charity in various ways events cake donations office administration assistance etc.

Denham Park Countryside volunteers

Contact Gareth Morrissy Telephone 01753 511060 Email [email protected]

Volunteers can: Gain countryside experience and skills learn about habitats in the country parks meet new people and work alongside the Ranger Team keep fit and have fun. Please note: under 16s must be accompanied by an adult tools training and refreshments are provided. You will need to wear outdoor clothing suitable for working around fires – be prepared to get messy. Sturdy footwear is essential. Please bring a packed lunch. There is free parking on the day for all volunteers

Diabetes UK Community Champion

Contact Krishma Caleyachetty Telephone 0800 138 1639 Email [email protected]

Community Champions are now being recruited across Slough! If you are passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of your local community become a Community

www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk Champion and help fight diabetes. You will have the opportunity to. Help your community improve their health by taking diabetes seriously. Inspire them to reduce their risk of diabetes or manage their diabetes better. Build up your own skills and confidence. We’ll give you all the training and support you need to make a difference. Training for Community Champions will also cover the cultural aspects of the diverse communities within Slough.

Dimensions UK Volunteer Social Friend

Contact Sarah Callaghan Telephone 0300 303 9162 Email [email protected]

Can you spare time during the day weekend or weekday to socialize and become friends with a person we support? We are looking for a volunteer to befriend a person we support to go out in the local area visit shops coffee shops the cinema or any other local activities. The person we support lacks in confidence and so your role as a volunteer friend would also be helping the individual to develop this. This role will begin as a virtual opportunity speaking over the phone or via video chat and then as your friendship grows it will become face-to- face.

East Berkshire Diabetes UK Volunteer Group committee member

Contact Mary Abraham Telephone 01753522431 Email [email protected]

We are looking for volunteers who have knowledge or experience of living with diabetes or a carer or sympathetic to diabetes an understanding of diabetes and willing to learn about new developments ability to attend training courses a willingness to work occasional evening and weekend and to attend committee meetings.

First Days children’s charity Delivery Driver

Contact Naomi Brown Telephone 01189 219 338 Email [email protected]

First Days reduces the long-term effect of poverty on children by equipping them with the essential items they need for their early years and at school. This is achieved by providing everyday essentials to families who need them by distributing school uniforms new baby essentials travel items toiletries safety equipment furniture toys and books. You can get involved by delivering equipment to First Days service users collecting from First Days unit in Wokingham and delivering to families in Slough. You will be responsible for: · Driving equipment to service user’s home address or local community address · Acting as a positive representative of First Days · Manual handling lifting equipment to and from the car · Abiding by health and safety procedures · Following confidentiality and safeguarding procedures

www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk Global Educational Trust Charity Bookshop volunteer

Contact Rohail Suleman Telephone 07758835504 Email [email protected]

This is a volunteer role in a Free Books Space. The books have all been saved from landfill and pulping and instead are offered for free. Destroying books is harmful to the environment so why not collect them together and give them a new lease of life? This space is being coordinated by the charity Global Educational Trust GET . As a volunteer your role would include: - invite local good causes to take free books - creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere - keeping the space clean and tidy - arranging the books restocking the shelves - explaining the free books concept - explain the aims of the GET charity - receive book donations - looking for local sources of unwanted books that we can have for the space. What are they looking for? We are looking for any enthusiastic individuals who would be happy to spend a few hours or more per week in the shop. Anyone interested in reading would get a special enjoyment from the role. Practical Considerations In other spaces we have set up we have been fortunate to build great volunteer teams made up of a wide variety of individuals. There is no upper age limit but all volunteers should be over 18. We understand that people have different abilities and we try to accommodate everyone who shows an interest.

Good Gym Runners

Contact Telephone Email

Forget the gym we get fit by doing good. Our community of runners and qualified trainer will help you achieve your fitness goals by doing physical work that helps your community. https: www.goodgym.org proposals slough

Groundwork: River Rangers – Colne Valley Regional Park

Contact Chloe Crompton Telephone 07736133057 Email [email protected]

The Colne Valley Landscape Partnership Scheme are looking for local residents to become River Rangers to help conserve survey and champion your local watercourse. Volunteer play a key role in monitoring and reporting on a small stretch of river across Colne Valley Regional Park. Possible activities include: monitoring water quality invasive species surveying practical conservation days litter picking nature walks and much more. You can chose how often you contribute 2 hours every month or once a year. No experience is needed training will be provided and each volunteer will fully supported by the Landscape Partnership scheme.

www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk Group Name: Crohn s and Colitis UK - Berkshire Network Slough Events Volunteer

Contact Carly Benton Telephone 01727 734 472 Email [email protected]

Crohn’s and Colitis UK have 50 teams of volunteers around the country raising awareness of Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis – two forms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease IBD . Join our local team of volunteers where you’ll take an active role in planning and delivering awareness raising activities to promote our presence and bring people together locally! We are looking for volunteers who can commit to around 10 hours a month in and around their local area. Most activities take place in the evening or at weekends. We’re completely flexible so you can organise voluntary activities around your own commitments. You’ll need to be forward thinking collaborative engaging enthusiastic organised and a great communicator.

Hagai Cafe Mentoring volunteer

Contact Robert Warman Telephone 07905178850 Email [email protected]

Have a go at it Hagai Café is an exciting new social enterprise that supports young adults with learning difficulties. Beneficiaries will learn about working in a simple catering environment and will also receive training from a partner organisation. Beneficiaries require the support of a volunteer to learn about customer service hygiene money handling and using a machine to make a range of drinks. The ideal volunteer will be customer focused calm under pressure and have a lot of patience. The opportunity will involve working one to one with participants however professional support and close supervision will be available. this opportunity will be available in September but anyone with ideas on how to make this opportunity successful can make contact and support the set up of the Hagai cafe will be welcome to apply prior to September.

Healthwatch Slough Independent Board Director Non-Executive Director role.

Contact Nicola Strudley Telephone 01753 325333 Email [email protected]

To enable wider representation of the communities we serve we are seeking several individuals with the drive and aptitude to operate at Board level. The Board are seeking to appoint individuals to bring a variety of experience and perspectives and with a genuine interest in local health and social care.You may have acquired relevant experience such as leadership communications or community networking in a range of formal and informal environments.Whatever your background it is essential that you have a passion for improving health and social care services and a real commitment to engaging all sections of

www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk the community.These are voluntary positions but expenses will be paid. Applicants must be resident in Slough or have a local connection e.g. work for a Slough based business or organisation.

Healthwatch Slough: Volunteers Needed

Contact Telephone 01753 325333 Email

Healthwatch Slough is recruiting volunteers to help them find out about local health and care services. If you have some time to spare are passionate about the NHS and change Healthwatch Slough want to hear from you. They are currently looking for people to help at their stall a festival tent at the Salthill Park Playday on Wednesday 1st August.

Healthwatch Volunteers

Contact Nicola Strudley Telephone 0118 418 1418 Email [email protected]

if you care about health and social care in Slough this opportunity is for you

Home Slough Admin volunteer

Contact Amanda Telephone 01753 571093 Email [email protected]

We are looking to find volunteers who can help us in our office with general administration activities. The ability to use basic IT programmes email and google searches would be useful. We would like a volunteer who could commit to 3 months but can be flexible on days and hours.

Home Slough Art Volunteers

Contact Julie Mok Telephone 01753 571093 Email [email protected]

Home Slough are looking for volunteers who have a passion for arts and culture. We support all types of creative activities exhibitions workshops and performances across theatre film dance music poetry and visual arts. We have roles available front of house and audience data collection. We run regular events weekdays evenings and weekends. No skills or experience necessary. Training provided.

Home Slough Creative Connector

www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk Contact Julie Mok Telephone 01753 571093 Email [email protected]

Home Slough are seeking volunteers who have a passion for arts and culture. You will become a Creative Connector in our community network forming a vital link between HOME and local communities in Slough. You will help shape our new and innovative cultural programme be a champion for your local community and provide opportunities for people to experience and express their creativity. As a Creative Connector you will be offered trips to see shows events festivals and opportunities to attend skills workshops. Whilst the role is voluntary Home Slough may cover expenses such as travel. No skills or experience necessary.

Home Slough Festival volunteers

Contact Amanda Telephone 01753571093 Email [email protected]

The chance to get involved in Slough s festivals from stewarding to data collection booking acts to using your creative talents to get Slough creative.

Home-Start Slough Home Visitors

Contact Alison Bowers Telephone 01628 661029 Email [email protected]

Home-Start Slough helps up to 100 families a year get their lives back on track due to post- natal depression child disabilities substance misuse domestic violence and family bereavement. We need volunteers to home visit one a week for 2-3 hours expenses – travel car parking is reimbursed We run a 10 week Preparation course every Wednesday starting on 14th September does not run the half term week from 10 – 2pm We need volunteers to home visit one a week for 2-3 hours expenses – travel car parking is reimbursed .Being a Home- Start volunteer is very rewarding you see week on week the difference you can make to a families lives.

Homestart Treasurer

Contact Lesley Michaelis Telephone 01628 661029 Email [email protected]

We need a Treasurer and financial support to manage our financial risk make sure that we are attractive to funders fulfil our regulatory requirements and have the appropriate governance and controls in place

Homestart Trustee

www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk Contact Lesley Michaelis Telephone 01628661029 Email [email protected]

We need new Trustees to play a pivotal role in helping us to shape our future as we embrace new ways of working the digital impact and the development of our service to meet the needs of the Community. As a Trustee we require you to provide at least 15 hours a month to Home-Start Slough. We are interested in individuals who have experience in finance marketing HR quality assurance sales fundraising . .

Homestart: Business and Office Management Trustee

Contact Lesley Michaelis Telephone 01628 661029 Email [email protected]

To work alongside Trustee board and Office Co-Ordinator to ensure the smooth running of the business and general office management e.g. IT and Systems Contract Management Supplier Management Home-Start UK Liaison To lead the overall Quality Assurance and Audit function for the scheme ensuring that policies and procedures are reviewed updated and adhered to To ensure that the quality of data collected for Monitoring and Evaluation perspective is adequate and meets the requirements of Home-Start UK the funders and also provides the data for new projects to be justified To lead activities such as volunteer recruitment campaign and work closely with our Events Committee to ensure the effective organisation of family and social events

Homestart: Fundraising Trustee

Contact Lesley Michaelis Telephone 01628 661029 Email [email protected]

To work alongside Chair in finding and applying for grants. Grant applications would consist of defining the approach for the project creation of the bid strategy drafting the bid working alongside the scheme staff to define the delivery model structure outcomes measures value adds and working with the treasurer to create the relevant budget and commercial proposition To work alongside the Chair in building relationships with relevant statutory commissioning groups and applying for funding either through developing approaches and pro-actively approaching commissioning bodies or responding to RFPs. To develop the scheme own fundraising activities through organising events social media campaigns and building relationships with Corporates to generate funds

Homestart: Governance Strategy and Professional Management Trustee

Contact Lesley Michaelis Telephone 01628 661029 Email [email protected]

Engage in strategic planning for the scheme Formulate and adopt policy and assist with its

www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk implementation. Approve and monitor Home-Start’s services and activities. Ensure that there are adequate financial resources to meet the short medium and long term needs of the scheme. Provide for effective fiscal oversight and ensure sound risk management. Select supervise and support the senior member of staff and review their performance. Understand and respect the relationship between trustees and staff. Act as a responsible employer. Act as an ambassador for Home-Start by actively engaging to promote Home- Start’s public image. Recruit select and induct new board membersCarry out Home-Start business efficiently and effectively in accordance with good practice recommendations. Act within the spirit of and according to Home-Start’s equality fairness and diversity policy and procedures Lead the scheme in accordance with the requirements of the Home-Start Agreement Quality Assurance system and guidance policies and procedures provided by Home-Start

Homestart: Operational Support Safeguarding Trustee

Contact Lesley Michaelis Telephone 01628 661029 Email [email protected]

Experience of working directly with families and a full understanding of child protection issues The ability to ensure the highest standards of service delivery and rigorously monitor outcomes Safeguarding - monthly surgeries to support Family Coordinator by discussing families who are CP CIN and Early Help Referral liaison - update on referrals being received from Social Services and Health Visitors appropriate for our service Update Guidelines and any change in legislation received from HSUK Providing a sounding board as appropriate to Family Support Coordinators regarding Family Management Volunteer Support Supervision Training and Issue Management Update Policies related to Safeguarding

Iver Community Childcare: Youth Group Trustee

Contact Paula Entwistle Telephone 01753 654546 Email [email protected]

ICC is a not for profit CIC which operates a nursery holiday clubs and youth sessions.

The process has started to set up a charity to run the youth service separate from the Childcare business and we are looking for trustees. We need lots of help to set this up and re-invigorate the service so enthusiasm and passion are a must.

Do you think the young people of Iver would benefit from a well run and flourishing youth service? Can you help make this happen?

Trustees are sought to help formally set up and constitute the new charity and design and maintain the youth service provision.

www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk You will gain experience in the setting up and running of a new charity and will play an important role in making Iver a better place to live for its young people.

Iver Community Childcare: Youth Group Volunteer

Contact Paula Entwistle Telephone 01753 654546 Email [email protected]

We are looking for enthusiastic and fun loving volunteers to deliver a new youth provision for young people in Iver and surrounding areas. You will work as part of a team providing a safe environment to socialise delivering an activities programme and supporting the learning and development of the group members. The young people will be aged between 10 and 14.

You will have a strong commitment to young people and and understanding of the factors affecting their lives.

This opportunity would be ideal for someone interested in gaining youth work experience.

Volunteers will gain training from the Bucks charity Action4youth to fully prepare them for their role. This role will provide a great opportunity to gain experience working with children and young people to develop their skills. There will be opportunities to lead and take part in a range of activities.

Kennedy Scott in partnership with Leonard Cheshire Digital Inclusion Volunteer

Contact Claire Bishop Telephone 07885 259 312 Email [email protected]

This is a great role for someone who is comfortable using computers has at least level 2 or equivalent literacy numeracy and would like to help disabled people to use technology to allow them to move forward in their lives. You will be encouraging disabled people to feel confident in using computer technology. This may involve supporting clients with basic IT skills such as using the internet and supporting clients to improve their English Maths and Employability skills online. You may be required to help clients use adaptive software hardware training will be provided for this if necessary.

Learning to Work Mentor a Young Person – Mosaic Enterprise

Contact Kate Roome Telephone 01753 376264 Email [email protected]

Take a group of young people on a journey over approximately 10 weeks to inspire and innovate them to create a Pop Up Shop. You will be the students mentor for 1hr a week as

www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk they develop an innovative initiative as part of a competition. Secondary School students will take part in the finals being hosted in March 2020. The Mosaic programme forms part of The Prince’s Trust work with young people. This is an annual inter-school competition that encourages a spirit of entrepreneurship among young people. Students aged 11 to 16-years- old with mentor support learn about establishing and running a business through a business simulation game with successful teams pursuing their own sustainable businesses through regional and national Dragons’ Den style finals. Training is provided in Slough but the opportunities are available in Slough Bracknell too if of interest. 1hr for mentoring over 10 week period 1hr per week . Time to be confirmed in School curriculum Teams take part in a range of sessions and activities including an interactive online business simulation game during which they build their own business by creating business strategies to produce market and sell their product to the mass market The five teams with the highest game scores in their region go through to our regional and national finals to pitch their business ideas to a panel of professional experts where they have the chance to win The Prince’s Trust Enterprise Challenge 2020. benefits to the volunteer are Satisfying to increase the aspirations and the confidence of Young People in Slough Self worth feeling valued Personal satisfaction giving back to the local community engaging with young people Sense of achievement as students continue to engage with the initiative Motivational seeing the students grow in confidence while working on the programme Personal growth of working with young people and sharing your knowledge of life and career skills Accolade of recognition as a student mentor and being part of The Prince’s Trust Mosaic initiative

Learning to Work Mentor and Role Model for the Mosaic Enterprise Challenge

Contact Amandeep Turna Telephone 01753 502384 Email [email protected]

Your role as a mentor would be to support the students with the ethical business questionnaire and the online business simulation game. Create a short presentation to explain your organisation’s key values and principles as an introduction to the day! Or if you would prefer Learning to Work will deliver the introduction at the beginning of the session. This can be discussed in further detail once interest and exact dates and times are confirmed. If the team you are mentoring makes it through to the final stages your business knowledge and expertise will be needed to help support them with their business idea and pitch in the lead up to the regional and national finals. We are holding a training session on 16th November between 9.30am – 12.30pm to introduce the competition to you and answer any questions queries you have ahead of participating in the support of the competition next year.

Mary’s Meal Community Volunteer

Contact Katherine Barr Telephone Email [email protected]

www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk Our vision is that every child receives one daily meal in their place of education and that all those who have more than they need share with those who lack even the most basic things. As a Community Volunteer you will pro-actively raise awareness of the work of Mary’s Meals in your local area ideally working within a group of Mary’s Meals volunteers. You will help to grow our movement by motivating and inspiring others to support our work to help us feed some of the world’s poorest children. As a valued member of our Mary’s Meals family you will play an active role in the promotion of our nationwide fundraising campaigns.

Mens Matters Group Organiser volunteer

Contact Patrick Manning Telephone 07815813349 Email [email protected]

Mens Matters are looking to recruit a volunteer who can help to set up and facilitate a group of the organisation in central slough. the volunteer will provide full support from the trustees and be a part of this exciting organisation as it starts to expand.

Milan Arts Group Event Helper

Contact Navie Chhokar Telephone 07514759108 Email [email protected]

To help out at a local yoga group setting up the venue serving refreshments and chatting with participants and then helping to pack up the venue at the end. As the event is held over lunch refreshments will be provided. This is a great opportunity for someone who likes to socialise and likes to help out.

Milan Arts Group Yoga Instructor volunteer

Contact Navie Chhokar Telephone 07514759108 Email [email protected]

The Milan Arts groups provide yoga sessions predominatly to women who are a little older and would like a volunteer to come and show the ladies how it is done. The group operates on a Monday Tuesday and Wednesday from 11am to 1.15 but any help that can be offered will be gratefully received.

Mum s Zone Ambassadors

Contact Cathy Carr Telephone 01628 472851 Email [email protected]

We are looking for volunteers who can help support mums with their wellbeing. The role will require a DBS but free training is provided and from september will take place on Monday and Friday mornings in Slough.

www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk Mums’ Zone: Ambassadors

Contact Cathy Carr Telephone 07912 178652 Email [email protected]

Are you passionate about helping support local mums with their wellbeing?

Join our Mums Zone programme as an ambassador to learn new skills get confidence in working in the wellbeing sector and support local mums!

Mums Zone is a weekly sessions for mums with babies non-walkers to meet to stretch relax and socialise.

What you get: • Free training opportunities. • Expenses mileage covered. • Refreshments. • Participate in Yoga session if there is space . • Experience supporting this new health and wellbeing programme.

What you need: • Volunteers are required to attend a FREE health and wellbeing training day. • Assist in weekly sessions on Mondays and Fridays in Slough Children Centres.

Training dates: Thursday 5th September 10am-2.30pm Monksfield Way Childrens Centre Slough SL2 1QX

When where we will need your support: Every Monday from 9th September 9.45am-12.15pm Monksfield Way Children’s Centre Monksfield Way Slough SL2 1QX

Every Friday from 13th September 9.45am-12.15pm Penn Road Children’s Centre Penn Road Slough SL2 1PG

Muscular Dystrophy UK Fundraising Member

Contact Louise Moffat Telephone 07771 374843 Email [email protected]

Our fundraising groups and committees are the local face of MDUK raising vital funds and constantly raising the profile of the charity so that we can reach more people and their

www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk families affected by a muscle wasting condition. In order to be able to provide everyone the help and support they need we are asking for your skills and enthusiasm to help us grow our fundraising groups! We need people to join our various groups across the UK and make Muscular Dystrophy UK the best known local charity! You will be: • Planning organising and promoting fundraising events and collections with other group committee members • Collecting funds on behalf of the charity and servicing collection tins • Attending group meetings • Acting as an ambassador for MDUK through building community networks and in talking enthusiastically about the work of the charity • Giving presentations to community organisations schools • Distributing promotional leaflets for MDUK general national event local event legacy • Collecting and delivering MDUK merchandise to local supporters • Liaising with your local RDM contact to keep up-to-date with MDUK local and national events activities and future direction as well as sharing successes and best practice • Complying with legal requirements e.g. health safety legislation for fundraising events and MDUK’s internal policies • Where you have an interest in finance or accounts: using these skills in keeping records of the group’s financial activities and overseeing the submission of monies and of year end accounts in line with MDUK guidelines and in keeping with the Charities Act

Muscular Dystrophy UK Fundraising Ambassador

Contact Louise Moffat Telephone 07771 374843 Email [email protected]

As an Ambassador you will be a representative for Muscular Dystrophy UK. You will use your influence and contacts with local small businesses and individuals in the South East to help build Muscular Dystrophy UK networks and fundraising partnerships. You will be confident in speaking about the cause and the work of the charity developing relationships with key supporters and individuals as part of the process. Raising awareness of who we are and what we do is very important to the charity so we are looking for a proactive volunteer who will seek out speaking opportunities and make asks on behalf of the charity to attend events where further awareness can be raised. Specific tasks may include • Introduce your Regional Development Manager to decision makers in local companies and community organisations • Promoting small business involvement in suitable initiatives and events. • Using your experience to help Muscular Dystrophy UK maximise returns from our small business partnerships and local media partnerships • Making introductions to key community figures groups and networks e.g. MPs mayors WI golf clubs rotaries etc • Helping us to recruit skilled volunteers from your networks • Attending events and meetings on behalf of Muscular Dystrophy UK. The events and activities the charity is invited to vary from large conferences or fundraising balls through to other fundraising activities such as supporter coffee mornings quiz nights and cheque presentation opportunities • Delivering key messages about Muscular Dystrophy UK. Speaking about muscular dystrophy and the work of the charity in fighting muscle disease • Recognising opportunities to exchange contact details and develop relationships • Feeding back to the Regional Development Manager on events key individuals and any actions to be followed up

www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk Muscular Dystrophy UK Fundraising Group Co-ordinator

Contact Louise Moffat Telephone 07771 374843 Email [email protected]

We are looking to build Fundraising Groups across the UK these groups who will consist of between 3-8 people will help us extend our reach by fundraising attending talks and presentations creating local networks and building awareness of the charity and how we can help people living with a muscle wasting condition all within their community. The role of the FG Co-ordinator is to work with the Regional Development team to help us get this project off the ground you will often have catch ups with the team on a one to one basis and support with admin tasks to help us gather and collate information needed to ask people to join a group. Along with the other staff and volunteers you ll be a core part of the local MDUK community meeting new people and making a difference to those living with a muscle wasting condition. You will be: • Researching communities identified by the Regional Development manager that look good to start a group helping us to get a better understanding of the area by • Looking at fundraising that already happened in the community • What community groups are active such as Rotary WI church young farmers etc. • What local opportunities are there such as car shows fetes festivals etc. • Collating your research and compiling this for each group that we set up • Work with your Regional Development managers and the Senior Regional Development manager to discuss findings and next steps. • Make calls emails to prospective group members to invite them to the initial meeting to find out more about the group opportunities • keeping up to date about the news and developments of MDUK • be an enthusiastic MDUK ambassador for the project

Muscular Dystrophy UK Fundraising Public Speaker

Contact Louise Moffat Telephone 07771 374843 Email [email protected]

As a Fundraising public speaker you will represent Muscular Dystrophy UK at events and meetings. You will be confident in speaking about the cause and the work of the charity and you will develop relationships with key supporters and individuals as part of the process. Raising awareness of who we are and what we do is very important to the charity so we are looking for a proactive volunteer who will seek out speaking opportunities and make asks on behalf of the charity to attend events where further awareness can be raised. Specific tasks may include • Attending events and meetings on behalf of Muscular Dystrophy UK. The events and activities the charity is invited to vary from large conferences or fundraising balls through to other fundraising activities such as supporter coffee mornings quiz nights and cheque presentation opportunities • Delivering key messages about Muscular Dystrophy UK. Speaking about muscular dystrophy and the work of the charity in fighting muscle disease • Recognising opportunities to exchange contact details and develop relationships • Feeding back to the Regional Development Manager on events key individuals and any actions to be followed up

www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk Nacro and Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust BHFT Lived Experience and Peer Support LEaPS volunteers

Contact Bala Mohaman Sani Telephone 07920 571 579 Email [email protected]

As someone who has been through recovery and the Criminal Justice System CJS you have first-hand experience of the challenges faced by those caught up in CJS. Drawing on your own experience you will be an integral part of the Liaison Diversion team to help to inspire motivate guide and support people to engage with services work on their recovery and evidence visible recovery showing that change is possible. You will be best placed to act as a positive role model who shows empathy and compassion towards people with problems who are caught up in the CJS who may have substance misuse mental health or other vulnerabilities. By Volunteering with Nacro In conjunction with Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust BHFT Liaison and Diversion services you will contribute to the reduction of reoffending rates throughout Berkshire by offering service users practical assistance with attending important appointments such as court appearances and by interacting supporting and signposting service users to engage with community services that support their recovery and wellbeing.Liaison and Diversion L D services identify people who have mental health learning disability substance misuse or other vulnerabilities when they first come into contact with the criminal justice system as suspects defendants or service You’ll get great experience and gain skills be part of a team help to change things for the better and show yourself and others what you’re capable of An opportunity to learn new skills that will enhance your future career development Lots of training opportunities and an individually tailored training plan Knowing that you are making a real difference to people’s lives. Your expenses will be paid

New Leaf Project: Volunteer Mentor

Contact Jamie Mai Telephone 01844 202001 Email [email protected]

Could you make a real difference to someone’s life? This is your chance to support offenders who want to transform their lives. New Leaf offers support to offenders returning to Berkshire Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire. We need volunteer mentors in the Slough area who will listen to and support offenders for at least 12 weeks after release. A mentor should expect to spend approximately 1-3 hours per week with their Mentee this depends on their requirement and your commitments. If you have one mentee you will usually see them once a week for a coffee and be available to chat with them on the phone at times agreed by yourself and to fit in with your other commitments. In return you will receive full training and ongoing support throughout your time at New Leaf. If you are non judgemental and a good communicator this could be the volunteering role for you.

NYAS National Youth Advocacy Service Volunteer Befriender

www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk Mentor

Contact Linzi Bagshaw Telephone 07484075165 Email [email protected]

NYAS operates a network of volunteers who give their time to mentoring and befriending children and young people in care. We are looking for volunteers in the Slough area. Our Independent Visitor Programme matches volunteers with children and young people who are particularly vulnerable. Each volunteer is matched with a child or young person who is either in care or may have a disability in their local area. Our volunteers commit to spending time with their young person each month between 2 – 4 hours helping their child or young person to engage in new experiences share interests and hobbies and have fun.The volunteer will get the chance to meet up with a young person who is looking forward to being taken out to have a nice time. You will be following the young person’s leisure interests it could be going to the cinema going to a theme park fishing watching football or just going to Nandos to name but a few. NYAS will pay your expenses up to a budget and you will arrange what you want to do between you so both of you will get time out on us. We try to match volunteers with a young person that they share some common interests with so maybe this will be a chance for you to share a hobby or to pass on your knowledge to the next generation. All of our volunteers receive training and ongoing support.

One Slough Community Champion https: oneslough.org.uk champions

Contact Yvette Hockley Telephone 07534780563 Email [email protected]

https: oneslough.org.uk champions Community Champions are residents across Slough. Champions can be anyone in the community. You might be the person that everyone knows and trusts. You might be someone who wants to help in whatever way you can - even if this is your first time.

One Slough Vaccination Centre Volunteer

Contact Yvette Hockley Telephone 07534780563 Email [email protected]

https: oneslough.org.uk volunteer

PACT -Volunteer Mentoring

Contact Mim McConachie Telephone 077915 48511 Email [email protected]

Could you help someone really change their life? Pact is working with people in prison and

www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk the community with the most challenging and complex needs. We are helping people who are currently unable to access mainstream provision and require one to one support to increase their social inclusion. You will find volunteering rewarding enjoyable and there is so much that you will learn. Above all you will be helping to change other people’s lives for the better. Aim: Our service is designed to provide support to offenders through mentoring to encourage full integration and to promote social inclusion. Duties: To be led by each individual service users needs but includes: • To build up a relationship • To establish and maintain appropriate boundaries to the mentoring relationship • To acknowledge positive qualities and skills • To spend time with share activities with service users • To be consistent reliable and dependable • To work within a spirit of non-discrimination • To respect confidentiality according to Pact policies • To keep in touch with your co-ordinator • To carry out admin tasks Volunteer Agreement Contact Records and Expense Forms • To attend volunteer support meetings Time Commitment: minimum of 1 ½ - 2 hours per week based on 1 mentee for 6 months minimum time Training: An initial two day foundation training is provided by Pact and ongoing relevant refresher training will be provided during support meetings. Expenses: Reasonable travel costs on public transport or mileage will be reimbursed including travel to attend training sessions.

Pact: Could you help someone really change their life?

Contact Miriam McConachie Telephone 07791 548511 Email [email protected]

Pact Volunteers are helping people who are currently unable to access mainstream provision and require specialist one to one support to increase their social inclusion. You will find volunteering rewarding enjoyable and there is so much that you will learn. Above all you really WILL be helping to change other peoples lives for the better. Some of the duties are: supporting and accompanying offenders to appointments and meetings researching and developing links between offenders and local services meeting with offenders in custody before release from prison and at the gate on the day of release where appropriate on-going encouragement building self-efficacy.

Prison Advice and Care Trust Volunteer Mentor Women’s Project

Contact Kirti Bergenna Telephone 07710056585 Email [email protected]

Could you help women with convictions change their lives? The Prison Advice and Care Trust Pact is a national charity that provides support to prisoners people with convictions and their families. We support people to make a fresh start and minimise the harm that can be caused by imprisonment to people who have committed offences to families and to communities. We are looking for volunteer mentors to support women with convictions resettle back into the community through practical and emotional support. This could include: supporting and accompanying women to appointments and meetings help obtain ID

www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk and bank accounts assist them with reading and completing forms and to be an advocate and act as a conduit on behalf of the women.

Radian: Borrow Shop volunteer

Contact Claire Whetton Telephone 01753 590997 Email [email protected]

A revolution is beginning – people don’t want to buy things they only use once only to throw away again. They want to try new things absorb new experiences and share these with the next person so that the process can happen again! In Langley this is made possible through the Borrow Shop a library of things from tents to exercise balls. Opened in October 2015 we need your skill and enthusiasm to help run the shop – helping people find something to borrow checking the items in and out and checking and repairing items on a regular basis.

Radio Wexham: Love music? Volunteer and learn how to be a DJ

Contact Mel Ive Telephone 01753 570033 Email [email protected]

Radio Wexham looking for anybody over the age of 16 initially to go into wards to take music requests from patients They will later be trained to be an On Air presenter as well as assisting with raising the awareness of the station and assist in fundraising to ensure this service continues. In this respect are you aware of any funds available for community projects as we need to update our Gazebo for our outside broadcasts we are supplying the music for Stoke Poges fete on 6th June.

Read Easy Pioneer a new Read Easy group in Slough

Contact Michelle Baker Telephone 01388 435021 Email [email protected]

Read Easy provides free confidential one-to-one reading coaching for adults from trained volunteers through locally-run volunteer-led groups. We’re looking for volunteers to pioneer a new group Slough who are: • energetic and enthusiastic • keen to make a difference in their communities • familiar with their local area • self-motivated and organised • good at networking and communicating • able to inspire and engage others • available for part of the working week What’s involved in being a Pioneer? Working with the support of your Regional Adviser you would: • network with other organisations to establish interest and support • publicise the project • find other volunteers to form a team Pioneers can if they wish share the role with another volunteer.

Red Cross National Support Line Volunteer

www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk Contact Evelyn Paul Telephone https://www.redcross.org.uk/ge Email

Receiving calls from members of the public who have been affected by COVID19 Providing emotional support to distressed individuals Providing practical support to individuals such as information on the incident signposting to other organisations referrals for ongoing support and other advice specific to the incident Receiving information from callers for referral purposes or for access to services specific to the incident Attending briefings and de- briefings delivered by the Support Line Supervisor Accurately recording information. https: www.redcross.org.uk get-involved volunteer

Red Cross: Adult Education Volunteer

Contact Telephone Email [email protected]

Could you share simple skills that could help during a crisis in the local community?

Location: Slough

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Hours: Ideally you d be able to commit to delivering either one 2-hour workshop per week or several workshops every other week. Workshops usually run on weekdays between 9am and 5pm occasionally sessions are requested at weekends or evenings.

About the role

We want to give adults in the community the skills to cope in a crisis. That s why we offer first aid training relating to the effects of drugs alcohol slips trips and falls in the over 65 s homelessness and rough sleepers.

Our adult education volunteers deliver interactive first-aid workshops to enable adults to understand cope with and respond to a first aid crisis. This includes adults who may be vulnerable or at risk their friends family carers or others who support them.

Could adult education volunteering be for you?

We d love to hear from you if you re positive about educating adults to empower them to understand cope with and respond to a crisis.

The role is also an ideal opportunity if you want to gain experience working in education teaching learning skills in presentation facilitation and teaching.

Don t worry if you haven t done this type of role before you ll receive full training and

www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk support from our friendly team.

While gaining and enhancing transferable workplace skills you ll have the chance to make a real difference to your local community.

What You ll Do:

Deliver interactive first aid workshops to targeted groups of adults. Assist in the planning of sessions and preparation of resources. Evaluation of workshops and associated simple record keeping. Care and maintenance of training resources.

Additional Information

Please note as part of this role you ll travel to venues to deliver workshops. This may include carrying lightweight equipment or learning materials.

You ll be able to commit to the role for a minimum of 9 months.

To find out more information and apply online visit the website here: http: bit.ly 39JdFnc

If you have any questions please contact the team by emailing: [email protected]

Red Cross: Youth Education Volunteer

Contact Telephone Email [email protected]

Could you help young people aged 10 to 19 years learn simple skills that could help during a crisis in their local community?

Location: Slough

Hours: Ideally you d be able to commit to delivering either one 2- 4 hour workshop per week or a full day of workshops every other week. Workshops usually run on weekdays between 9am and 5pm occasionally sessions are requested at weekends or evenings.

About the role

We want to give young people in the community the skills to cope in a crisis. That s why we offer first aid training relating to drugs alcohol knife crime and for young carers. We re also passionate about starting conversations with young people to reduce the harmful effects of stigmatising behaviour.

www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk You ll be working with young people to build their personal social emotional and critical thinking skills.

Could youth education volunteering be for you?

We d love to hear from you if you re positive about the difference our young people can make to enable children and teenagers to understand cope with and respond to a crisis.

The role is also an ideal opportunity if you want to gain experience working with young people in an education environment learning skills in presentation facilitation and teaching.

Don t worry if you haven t done this type of role before you ll receive full training and support from our friendly team.

While gaining and enhancing transferable workplace skills you ll have the chance to make a real difference in young people s lives and engage with your local community.

What You ll Do:

Deliver interactive workshops to groups of young people in schools and youth settings Assist in the planning of sessions and preparation of resources. Evaluation of the workshops and associated simple record keeping. Care and maintenance of training resources.

Additional information

As part of the role you ll travel to various venues to deliver workshops. This ll include carrying lightweight equipment or learning materials.

You ll work in a variety of youth settings e.g. schools youth groups community centres and youth offending units etc. depending on the needs of the young people and our partnerships.

You ll be able to commit to the role for a minimum of 9 months.

As part of the recruitment and selection process volunteers are required to have a DBS t

Remap Berkshire Practical engineer to help the disabled

Contact Robert Monk Telephone 07790127123 Email [email protected]

www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk Remap is a national organization of which Remap Berkshire forms part and serves the Berkshire area. Our volunteer engineers make aids for the disabled that are not available to buy. If a person with a disability or their carer or medical practitioner identifies the need for a piece of equipment which no one makes then Remap will. Our service is free to the user. When allocated a job our volunteer will visit the client to understand the problem. He will then return home design and make the aid in his own workshop and give it to the client.The volunteer needs to have the ability and skill to understand a problem and then design and make the solution. The ability to come up with an original concept is vital no one comes to us with a readymade design! It would suit a skilled DIYer model maker or craftsman with a workshop at home. The timing and duration of the work is entirely in the control of the volunteer. Although most of our volunteers are retired some also work full time. This opportunity will appeal to anyone who enjoys solving problems and making things.

Remap Berkshire: Volunteer Engineer

Contact Robert Monk Telephone 0118-9471324 Email [email protected]

Remap is a national organization of which Remap Berkshire forms part and serves the Berkshire area. Our volunteer engineers make aids for the disabled that are not available to buy. If a person with a disability or their carer or medical practitioner identifies the need for a piece of equipment which no one makes then Remap will. Our service is free to the user. When allocated a job our volunteer will visit the client to understand the problem. He will then return home design and make the aid in his own workshop and give it to the client.The volunteer needs to have the ability and skill to understand a problem and then design and make the solution. The ability to come up with an original concept is vital no one comes to us with a readymade design! It would suit a skilled DIYer model maker or craftsman with a workshop at home. The timing and duration of the work is entirely in the control of the volunteer. Although most of our volunteers are retired we have three who also work full time. This work will appeal to anyone who enjoys solving problems and making things.

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service: Community Engagement Volunteer - Maidenhead

Contact Telephone 07585991625 Email [email protected]

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to engaging local communities. RBFRS wants to ensure our Fire Stations are open to the public and are places where people can receive information and advice on a range topics.

We have exciting opportunities for volunteers in Maidenhead who will support RBFRS in making Maidenhead Fire Station a hub in the community.

www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk We aim to do this by hosting regular partnership events and inviting local organisations and residents to participate.

Based at Maidenhead Fire Station your role will involve supporting the Community Support Advisor to:

Engage local support services and businesses to identify new partners and create new events Identify and map local community groups Visit organisations and businesses to distribute targeted promotional materials Promote events to local residents Attend Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service events when available

Salvation Army: Help in our Charity Shop

Contact Lin Anderson Telephone 01753 525819 / 07809147145 Email [email protected]

We get given clothing and bedding donations and we sell the better items in our charity shop within our Salvation Army Community Centre. It is open 10am – 1pm on Tues Wed and Thurs mornings. We’d love you to join our team of volunteers that make this small charity shop available to members of the community. You will be shown how the shop operates which clothing might sell and which goes to rag how to price up the goods and label the clothes and then how we keep an eye on the turnover so that clothes are not left on the rails too long. The benefits are being part of the Salvation Army volunteers – a kind of fellowship and friendship which comes through spending time with others. You will be raising funds for the valuable work we do with the homeless and vulnerable people of Slough and the charity shop is cheap most items are £1 so you will be helping those who cannot afford much.

Salvation Army: Help with our Parents ‘n’ Tots Group

Contact Lin Anderson Telephone 01753 525819 / 07809147145 Email [email protected]

The Salvation Army is a Christian church and we have a very busy well attended Toddler Group meeting here in the Community Centre every Thursday morning 10am – 11.30am. The children’s ages range from 9mths to 3 years old. It is a chance to help these young parents have a time where they meet their friends get to know other parents and have an opportunity for their children to learn those essential social skills that are a building block for the rest of their lives. There is a selection of ride-on cars scooters trikes and other toys placed on the carpet with slides and see-saws to occupy the attention and energies of the toddlers. There is a refreshment time where the children have a biscuit and a drink and

www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk parents have a cup of tea coffee and the whole session ends with a Sing-a-long Nursery Song time. We open school term times only. The benefits are being part of the Salvation Army volunteers – a kind of fellowship and friendship which comes through spending time with others. You will be helping the local community by providing a valuable friendship group for the parents and safe social opportunities for these little people. You might also be able to share some tips and ideas for young parents if you yourself have raised a family.

Save the Children: Campaign Champion

Contact Rozie Dell Telephone 07826 672260 Email [email protected]

Save the Children has made enormous progress for children in the UK and around the world and we want to continue increasing children s life chances. As a Campaign Champion you ll be involved in a wide range of exciting activities. From approaching your MP to working with local groups arranging publicity stunts to publicising them through the media - there really will never be a dull moment! So if you want a truly rewarding role where you get to encourage the decision-makers of the country to sit up and listen Campaign Champion could be the perfect role for you. To be effective you need about a day a month and volunteer for at least 6 months. This is such a great role for anyone wanting to volunteer in the evenings or weekends at a time to suit them. For more information on Save the Children please visit www.savethechildren.org.uk

Save the Children: Event Manager

Contact Rozie Dell Telephone 07826 672260 Email [email protected]

Event Managers are part of the local community where the fundraising events they organise are very important to the work of Save the Children not just for the money they raise but because they enhance awareness of the work of Save the Children and help encourage others to get involved. You will be finding opportunities for fundraising events organising at least one event a year linking in with your local branch group community and helping out with their events. You will need enthusiasm imagination to make fundraising events interesting and good organisation skills. Full training and support is given. Reasonable out of pocket expenses e.g. travel are paid. For more information on Save the Children please visit www.savethechildren.org.uk

Save the Children: Speaker

Contact Rozie Dell Telephone 07826672260 Email [email protected]

We are looking for public speakers to raise awareness of the issues affecting children in the UK and around the world. You can really help to bring about change by telling others about

www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk our work and inspiring new people to support us. You can make this happen by organising and giving talks in your local community. Sometimes these will be specific requests like a club asking for a talk about an emergency appeal or a school wanting a talk on life in a refugee camp. But you ll also be making the contacts locally to offer talks to groups – both children and adults. The role can fit it around your other commitments. We would like you to aim for about one talk a month. If you re over 18 can really communicate enthusiasm and can commit to at least 6 months the Speaker could be the role for you! For more information on Save the Children please visit www.savethechildren.org.uk

Saving the Salt Hill Stream Champions: Practical and Citizen Science Volunteering

Contact Alice Wickman Telephone 07768 960173 Email [email protected]

We are the Salt Hill Stream Champions a volunteer group part of the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust which aims to work as a community to restore the Salt Hill Stream and help create new wetland habitats in the parks and open spaces throughout Slough. If you are interested in the environment wildlife working outside or gardening you will enjoy volunteering with us. We have practical conservation days on the 2nd Saturday of each month at Temple Wood in Chalvey and we have opportunities to become a trained Citizen Scientist and help monitor the health of the stream. This is an amazing opportunity to work within an internationally important wetland conservation organisation. You will be able to work with your local community in a friendly and social environment allowing you to meet new people. Training will be provided teaching you new skills including species identification practical conservation and field surveying techniques. All equipment will be provided including uniform and species identification guides if needed. You will also benefit from free access to all WWT Wetland Centres.

SBC: Slough Community Autism Travel Champion

Contact Geraldine Smith Autism Practice Lead, Slough Borough Council Telephone 01753 690431 Email

People are proud to live and work in Slough where diversity is celebrated and where residents can enjoy fulfilling prosperous and healthy lives. Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and our environment by taking pride in Slough. All of our staff and volunteers contribute to delivering services to local people - either directly or by supporting colleagues. Join our team at Slough Borough Council and see why we are proud to be Slough.

School Admission Appeals- Independent Panel Members

www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk Contact Teresa Clark Telephone 07941 805714 Email [email protected]

The Panel considers appeals from parents where their child has not been allocated their preferred school due to the school being oversubscribed. The Panel decides appeals for several Academies and faith schools in Slough. Members supported by a Clerk listen to evidence from all parties and decide whether to allow or refuse the parent’s appeal. The Panel usually convenes with three Members and to provide a balance the Panel must have at least one Education Member and one Lay Member. For Education Members applications are welcomed from individuals who have experience in the education sector such as teachers including retired teachers school governors and parents who have a school age child. Applications are also welcomed from individuals who would like to join the Panel as a Lay Member having no specific education experience. No formal qualifications are needed but important qualities include being a good listener and communicator having sensitivity to parents’ concerns and being able to take a common sense objective approach to decision- making.

Scouts Cippenham 2nd Scout Group

Contact Becky Eytle Telephone 0118 9884077 Email [email protected]

2nd Cippenham Scout Group wants your help to create every day adventure! Our teams is looking for more volunteers to help young people learn skills for life whilst having a huge amount of fun! Our sections meet as follows: Beavers age 6-8yrs on a Tuesday evening Cubs age 8-10.5yrs on a Wednesday evening Scouts age 10.5yrs -14yrs on a Wednesday evening Our volunteers are people just like you but by working together they make extraordinary things happen! We are friendly and can teach you everything you need to know - no prior knowledge is required - and we will support you to reach your full potential. Scouts develops young people through fun challenge and adventure. This volunteer opportunity involves helping to plan and run the exciting programme of activities for the young people as well as go on fun trips and outings. You could get involved! From abseiling to zorbing - we do it all! We can offer you a free DBS check free training masses of career skills and a great chance to improve your CV. There s also plenty of support from fellow volunteers and the chance to meet new people and engage with your community. The most important part is that it s fun and incredibly rewarding. The group is looking for enthusiastic adult volunteers to help join their existing team in providing fun challenge and adventure to local young people. You don t need any experience just a sense of adventure and the willingness to try new skills.

Scouts Cippenham 2nd Scout Group Administrator Secretary

Contact Becky Eytle Telephone 0118 9884077 Email [email protected]

2nd Cippenham Scouts are looking for a person who could help them with administrative www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk secretarial duties to keep the Scout Group Committee running smoothly. This role involves providing admin secretarial support to the committee in accordance to the rules of The Scout Association. You will be helping organise meetings keeping minutes and agendas and liaising with volunteers within the group. Most of the work can be done in your own time from the comfort of your home using email and phone. Face to face meetings take place in the evenings and dependent on need are around 3 times a year in Cippenham - although at the moment these meetings are taking place virtually. This is for someone with strong attention to detail good communication skills and strong administrative skills. Somebody who is quite happy to work on their own and communicate with others via email and phone.

Scouts Cippenham 2nd Scout Group Treasurer

Contact Becky Eytle Telephone 0118 9884077 Email [email protected]

Are you good at keeping track of money? Would you like to volunteer in a flexible way which works around your other commitments? Then becoming a Treasurer of a Scout Group is the right thing for you. 2nd Cippenham Scouts are looking for a Group Treasurer. Not all of our volunteers go camping light fires or get out on the water. Some of our volunteers play a vital part by supporting the group in administrative roles. Group Treasurer supports the group by helping to keep track of finances and supports the development of the group. Group Treasurer is a rewarding role and it is ideal for a person who would like to support Scouting but not by working directly with young people. If you are comfortable with figures then why not support the growth and development of young people and our leadership team by taking on this vital role. Time Commitment for this role is flexible with a few hours a month to help administer the finances and 4 5 meetings a year to give a brief account of the finances to the Group Executive Committee and present a brief yearly summary. No previous experience is necessary and training will be given to support you in the role.

Sebastian’s Action Trust: Volunteer Befriender

Contact Claudia Thompson Telephone 01344 622 500 Email [email protected]

We are looking to recruit volunteer befrienders to support our family outreach team who can spare time to help our supported families. As a befriender the support you might offer could range from a chat over a cup of tea or helping with shopping to accompanying families of seriously ill children to Trust events or to hospital appointments. As a befriender we hope that you will find it rewarding to be able to support a family at an especially difficult time. Your support will reduce their feeling of isolation give them the ability to cope a little better and bring some joy to the supported child and siblings through play.

Slough Borough Council Home Library volunteer

www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk Contact Tracey Rogers Telephone 01753 875533 Email [email protected]

With guidance from library staff the volunteer will • Visit customers once a month alone or with another volunteer delivering a selection of books audio books DVDs and information • Select books and other library materials for the people you visit using the information we have about what they like to read

Slough Borough Council’s Parks Team volunteers

Contact Telephone 01753 875514 Email [email protected]

There are a range of activities to help with including planting beds removing weeds clearing litter and branches from grass and pathways repairing ponds and even building new pathways

Slough CVS Free volunteer training

Contact Yvette Telephone 01753 519111 Email [email protected]

Who is the training for? Whatever your experience if you are interested in volunteering this free training is for you. Volunteering is for everyone no matter your background you can volunteer to make a difference to your community and use the skills and experiences you gain to volunteer more or as a pathway to employment. You may be an experienced volunteer or someone who is thinking about volunteering for the first time. You may be looking for paid employment and need to brush up on your skills learn new ones make new friends want something interesting to add to your CV or just want to have some fun.

Slough CVS Volunteer Peer Support Facilitator

Contact Yvette Hockley Telephone 01753 524176 Email [email protected]

Could you use your lived experience to help others to live happier healthier lives? This opportunity is to bring people with similar experiences together and help them through facilitation find solutions to their own problems whilst support other group members to discover their own solutions. You might have found art poetry or music helpful in your recovery and want to share this with others. You don t need to be an expert faciliator just a good communicator who is willing to learn full training will be provided. The role will be subject to a DBS check.

Slough CVS Wellbeing Friends

www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk Contact Yvette Hockley Telephone 07534780563 Email [email protected]

Want to volunteer but don t have a lot of time then this opportunity is perfect for you. Our Wellbeing Friends call people who are isolated at home for a chat and a check on how things are going. Phone calls can last from 10 minutes to an hour and just one call a week can have a positive impact on someones wellbeing. If you can use a phone like a chat and have 30 minutes a week to spare then please get in touch and make a difference to an isolated persons life.

Slough Early Years Service Parent Champions

Contact FIS Telephone 01753 476589 Email

As part of our work within the Slough Community Slough Early Years Service are looking for parents to volunteer to support the important work we do with children and their families. We want to develop the skills of a dedicated and enthusiastic group of volunteers in working with parents and children.

Slough Foodbank: CLIENT DELIVERY DRIVER

Contact Telephone Email [email protected]

We require volunteer drivers on Tuesdays Thursdays and Fridays each week to be available to deliver from 12.30 until 3.00pm. As a volunteer you will play a vital role for our foodbank ensuring that we are meeting the demand for our services providing help and support to people in crisis in the local community https: slough.foodbank.org.uk give-help-2 volunteer

Slough Foodbank: FRONT DESK SLOUGH

Contact Telephone Email

We require volunteers to operate the Front Desk at our distribution centre at Slough on either Monday from 11.30am – 2.30pm or Thursday from 10.30am until 2.30pm each week. We need front line volunteers who are confident to talk to a range of people with diverse backgrounds. Volunteers who can treat clients with dignity and respect and act in a non- judgmental manner at all times. https: slough.foodbank.org.uk give-help-2 volunteer

Slough Foodbank: SLOUGH FOODBANK IVER DISTRIBUTION CENTRE

Contact Telephone Email [email protected]

www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk As a distribution centre volunteer you will play a vital role giving direct support to people who use the foodbank meeting and greeting people coming into the foodbank offering a listening ear over a warm drink discussing food requirements and then preparing their food parcels making them feel comfortable and providing further signposting support where appropriate. https: slough.foodbank.org.uk give-help-2 volunteer

Slough Immigration Aid Unit Admin volunteer

Contact Sue Shutter Telephone 01753 246730 Email [email protected]

SIAU advises and represents people with problems caused by immigration nationality and EU migration law and practice. We employ two part-time specialist advice workers but also need volunteers to help with administrative tasks – such as welcoming in clients with appointments answering the phone and passing on to the advisers if they are free or taking clear messages recording information on our client database drafting simple letters for the advisers to send. We want volunteers who are precise and methodical like being part of a team.

Slough Immigration Aid Unit Charity trustee member of the management committee

Contact Sue Shutter Telephone 01753 246730 Email [email protected]

SIAU is a charity which advises and represents people with problems caused by immigration nationality and EU migration law and practice. We employ two part-time specialist advice workers and have some administrative volunteers and a management committee of six trustees but need more! In particular people with fundraising and financial experience and or staff management experience. The closest keywords are legal aid and justice BME and domestic violence. We want volunteers who like being part of a team are serious and determined and leaders.

Slough Library Service The Curve ICT Buddy volunteer

Contact Joe Sammon Telephone 01753 875533 Email [email protected]

• To assist Curve staff in supporting users with ICT skills helping customers send emails search the internet help access social network sites and promote library websites. • To provide advice support and coaching in ICT skills according to the specific needs of the Curve users. • Assisting customers book a computer to use. • Assisting customers printing and paying for prints. • Assisting customers joining the library online. • Assisting customers ordering reserving a book or other item online. Supporting learners in IT classes and at job

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Slough Library Service The Curve: Arts Volunteer

Contact Joe Sammon Telephone 01753 875533 Email [email protected]

• Provide a welcoming atmosphere to all visitors. • Provide front of house support for arts and performance activities and events including selling programmes.• Welcoming visitors to the activity or event and directing them to location. • Ushering people attending events and performances. • Ensure the clean and tidy presentation of the front of house areas especially inside the multipurpose space.• Helping Curve staff get ready for an arts performance activity or event and helping clear away afterwards. • Helping prepare press and marketing material to promote arts performance activity or event. • Looking after artists or performers or VIPs attending activities or performances. • Monitoring backstage areas including Green Room. • Provide accurate information about the Curve and its arts and performance activities and events promoting its productions and the other areas of its work such as Arts Development. • Talking to customers about the arts and performance activities and events gathering feedback.

Slough Library Service The Curve: Children’s Activities Events Volunteer

Contact Joe Sammon Telephone 01753 875533 Email [email protected]

To support and promote activities and events for children including storytimes within the Curve. • Helping Curve staff get ready for the activity or event and helping clear away afterwards. • Welcoming children to the activity or event. • Talking to children and their parents carers about the activity or event gathering feedback and promoting future activities or events. • Reading stories and rhymes in a structured session

Slough Library Service The Curve: Heritage and History Volunteer

Contact Joe Sammon Telephone 01753 875533 Email [email protected]

• To support family and local history enquiries in the Curve • To assist in local and family history projects as directed • Provide information and advice on local Slough collections and online resources • Carry out research and related tasks as required • Promote the use of the Curve through local history talks tours and events and online There will be a variety of

www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk different time slots on offer during the day. There may also be opportunities to volunteer in the evening or at a weekend. A volunteer slot may last approximately 3-4 hours dependent on preferred choice of activity

Slough Library Service The Curve: Learning Support Volunteer

Contact Joe Sammon Telephone 01753 875533 Email [email protected]

To support tutors at the Curve running IT English and maths and practical vocational courses for adults. • To act as teaching support assistant offering support to those who may be vulnerable or have specific learning needs. • To help learners improve their reading and writing skills or help develop basic IT skills in small groups. • To support the service through administrative help including data entry photocopying and preparing marketing mail shots. There will be a variety of different time slots on offer during the day. There may also be opportunities to volunteer in the evening or at a weekend. A volunteer slot may last approximately 3-4 hours.

Slough Library Service The Curve: Meet and Greet Volunteer

Contact Joe Sammon Telephone 01753 875533 Email [email protected]

To be part of a team that welcomes and guides visitors to the Curve to where they need to be. We need volunteeers to be visible and friendly and be the initial point of contact for users and visitors coming into the building. • Talking to members of the public and guiding them around the building. • Undertaking tours of the Curve with visitors. • Ensuring that visitors are directed to the most appropriate area person to answer their query.

Slough Museum are looking for trustees – particularly for the key roles of both Chair and Treasurer.

Contact Anna Jones Telephone 07765 405 378 Email [email protected]

This is an exciting time for Slough as well as our Museum. The town is transforming itself once again through Crossrail the Urban Renewal project and redevelopment of the shopping centres High Street. The Museum is being supported by SEGRO plc and volunteers to store and sort the Collection ready for accreditation exhibitions and public engagement in 2020 and beyond… Join us at this time of development change and opportunity – of celebrating our past and shaping our future. Slough Museum aims to be brave adaptable courageous and move with and shape the times - to be integrated and led by our community. Slough Museum’s mission is: To foster a sense of pride in Slough. We develop imaginative and

www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk inclusive programming and displays and we encourage people to share their stories and knowledge of Slough. We explore and celebrate Slough’s past present and future. Slough Museum is keen to reach out to representatives from our diverse communities and people of all ages and backgrounds to help inform and influence our future direction. We are particularly looking for people to join the Board with skills knowledge and experience in the following areas: Digital websites Finance Accounting Legal HR Leadership Influencing However to enable the Museum to become more relevant and resilient a range of different skills knowledge and experience is important – so if you are a positive team player want a new experience and are committed to making change happen then please get in touch… All interested are invited to a conversation with trustees and a Board meeting before committing and all trustees are offered training and development opportunities.

Slough Museum Discover the Discoverers The Herschel Family Slough

Contact Anna Jones Telephone 01753 470 324 Email [email protected]

We are looking for new or current Slough Museum volunteers to support the development of Herschel outreach activity as part of this Heritage Lottery Funded project. Following research and exploration of Herschel heritage in Slough Bath Oxford and London you will support the development of outreach activity for wide community engagement. You will work alongside and be supported by Creative Junction who are developing a Herschel trail and by Slough Museum who are developing a Herschel sensory box.

Slough Museum Trustee

Contact Hannah Ellams Telephone 07855315366 Email [email protected]

Slough Museum are looking for several new trustees for the museum board who are interested in preserving the heritage and history of Slough. Volunteers should have skills such as administration communication networking business charity secretarial finance in addition to having a general interest in museums and Slough history. We are at a time where we are looking at new ways museums can operate going forward. Previous experience of being a trustee is less important than enthusiasm energy and most importantly to be based within 5 miles of Slough. We want you to love Slough and be excited about supporting the museum. Meetings take place usually every 4-6 weeks for 2 hours.

Slough Refugee Support : Administration support

Contact Rose or Taz Telephone 01753 537142 Email [email protected]

www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk Main Activities . Manage the filing storage and security of documents . Respond to inquiries . Manage the repair and maintenance of computer and office equipment . Supervise the lands program . Supervise customer services and respond to customer inquiries . Assist with preparation of Bylaws . Assist with preparation and advertising of contract documents . Administer contracts 5. Perform other related duties as required. The incumbent must also demonstrate the following personal attributes:  be honest and trustworthy  be respectful  possess cultural awareness and sensitivity  be flexible  demonstrate sound work ethics

Slough Refugee Support : Immigration and Welfare Adviser

Contact Rose or Taz Telephone 01753 537142 Email [email protected]

Objective of Job:To provide advice and support to asylum seekers and refugees at one of the drop-in sessions. The tasks include: • Welcoming clients listening to their concerns problems and plans. • Investigating the options available and not available to asylum seekers and refugees. • Advising clients on immigration and welfare issues and enabling them to make informed decisions see below for list of topics client seek advice on . • Discussing and agreeing with clients the actions which they wish to take and or wish to be taken on their behalf. • Liaising on behalf of clients by telephone and in writing with voluntary and statutory organizations including referrals within SRS to Job Club and other activities. • Helping with filling forms. • Referring clients to relevant organisations as well as to other opportunities provided by SRS such as the Job Club Spoken English Classes and Citizenship class.

Slough Refugee Support Cooking volunteer

Contact Taz Mohammed Telephone Email [email protected]

We are looking for a volunteer to help with our cooking on a budget class food hygiene certificate would be an advantage but not essential.

Slough Refugee Support Dress Making volunteer

Contact Taz Mohammed Telephone Email [email protected]

We are looking for a volunteer to help out at our dress making classes which are very popular. A second language would be advantageous but not essential as would dress making experience

Slough Refugee Support Finance volunteer

www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk Contact Taz Mohammed Telephone Email [email protected]

To help with the day to day administration of our finaces

Slough Refugee Support Treasurer

Contact Taz. Mohammed Telephone 01753537142 Email [email protected]

Overseeing the development of the accounts and financial statements for all programmes and the charity as a whole. The accounts are prepared online in Xero by the Finance Officer Checking the accounts on Xero each month and ensuring bank reconciliations are carried out Producing bi-monthly management reports for the Trustee Board Identifying any financial risks facing the organisation and recommending appropriate action Working with the Chief Executive Officer and the Finance and Fundraising Sub Committee to develop a robust funding strategy Ensuring that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place in line with end of year examination of the accounts and Charity Commission requirements and that the organisation operates within a sound financial framework Working with the CEO to ensure financial policies are sound and fit for purpose Ensuring that any restricted funds received for specific purposes are appropriately spent and accounted for Liaising with the appointed independent examiner or auditor to obtain the necessary reports for the trustees as legally required Preparing or supervising the preparation of the financial statements for inclusion in the Trustees’ Annual Report and draft and or provide input to other report sections including the Financial Review Working with the Secretary to the charity with regard to producing the accounts for the Trustees’ Annual Report Making a formal presentation of the accounts at the Annual General Meeting

Slough Refugee Support: Crèche Assistant

Contact Keriann or Taz Telephone 01753 537142 Email [email protected]

Volunteers are required to assist the Family Support Worker by: • Helping with the care of children • Involvement with the children in different creative and play activities. Skills Qualifications • A love for children and patience in working with them • An understanding of children’s needs • Skills in arts and crafts storytelling music are a bonus and useful but not essential • The availability to commit to one or more sessions a week. You will be supported in your work by the Family Support Worker and will have access to training on safeguarding and working with vulnerable children. You can volunteer at either the Tuesday or Wednesday sessions or both. Volunteers are provided with induction supervision and support. Travel expenses up to an agreed limit will be reimbursed.

Slough Refugee Support: Job Club volunteer www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk Contact Rose or Taz Telephone 01753 537142 Email [email protected]

Purpose of Post:To assist in running an effective employment training and mentoring resource for Asylum Seekers and Refugees at SRS. Principle Duties and Responsibilities: 1. To assist in running an effective employment training and mentoring resource by: • Helping to ensure the smooth running and development of SRS Job Club and Ways Into Work project. • Helping to develop and co-ordinate the service to SRS clients in relation to employment and training issues. • Working closely with other volunteers including attending volunteer meetings as appropriate. 2. To enhance the access to employment and training opportunities by: • Raising the awareness of training opportunities with local training providers. • Distributing information about further and higher learning opportunities with local and national education providers. 3. To support individual Asylum Seekers and Refugees on their path to training and employment by: • Assisting with job search application forms college enrolment CV writing and further advice and guidance. • Developing clients’ IT skills to enable them to job search online. • Developing and maintaining a support structure for each client for example through personal Action Plans and tracking the progress of each client. 4. To ensure that this service is an integral part of SRS’ work by: • Referring non job related issues to the Drop-in Advisors or the Family Worker. • Promoting other SRS activities such as the Sewing Classes Spoken English Classes Employment Skills Programme and Life in the UK classes with the Job Club Clients.

Slough RFC Youth Coach

Contact Mary Blumbergs Telephone 07772 353920 Email [email protected]

We are looking for volunteers who are able to lead or assist with coaching age grade rugby to boys and girls age 7-17. No experience necessary. Full training given.

Slough Tennis Club Great British Tennis Helper

Contact Mekaya Gittens Telephone 07889585239 Email [email protected]

Come and join our growing team of volunteers during the Great British Tennis Weekend on Saturday 12th May at St Bernard’s School Slough near the big Sainsburys on the A4 to host our biggest event to date. We are hosting a family activity day so our community can try tennis and cricket for free and remember one of the community’s biggest legends that was George Gittens! Contribute as little or as much as you can. The event is on from 10am until 3pm but you don’t have to commit to the whole day. Whether it is contributing a cake to the British Heart Foundation fundraiser table or painting a face – we will find something for you to do! More helping hands means more opportunities for people to get involved. Slough Tennis are always looking for more regular hands to create more positive opportunities for people in the community. Whether it’s helping with tennis lessons arranging teams to play matches being part of the organising committee or serving tea and coffee to parents – we www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk like to welcome everyone to our family!

Sport in Mind Badmington volunteers

Contact Laura Brooks Telephone Email [email protected]

Sport in Mind® is the independent Berkshire mental health sports charity formed in Reading in 2011 to use sport and physical activity to help aid the recovery of people experiencing mental health problems and encourage individuals to move their lives forward in a positive direction. We are looking for volunteers who can either lead a badmington class or who can support the instructor.

Sport in Mind Boxing volunteers

Contact Laura Brooks Telephone Email [email protected]

Sport in Mind® is the independent Berkshire mental health sports charity formed in Reading in 2011 to use sport and physical activity to help aid the recovery of people experiencing mental health problems and encourage individuals to move their lives forward in a positive direction. We are looking for volunteers who can either lead a boxing class or who can support the instructor.

Sport in Mind Football volunteers

Contact Laura Brooks Telephone Email [email protected]

Sport in Mind® is the independent Berkshire mental health sports charity formed in Reading in 2011 to use sport and physical activity to help aid the recovery of people experiencing mental health problems and encourage individuals to move their lives forward in a positive direction. We are looking for volunteers who can either lead a football class or who can support the instructor.

Sport in Mind Group Tai Chi volunteers

Contact Laura Brooks Telephone Email [email protected]

Sport in Mind® is the independent Berkshire mental health sports charity formed in Reading in 2011 to use sport and physical activity to help aid the recovery of people experiencing mental health problems and encourage individuals to move their lives forward in a positive direction. We are looking for volunteers who can either lead a tai chi class or who can support the instructor.

www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk Sport in Mind Group Walking volunteers

Contact Laura Brooks Telephone Email [email protected]

Sport in Mind® is the independent Berkshire mental health sports charity formed in Reading in 2011 to use sport and physical activity to help aid the recovery of people experiencing mental health problems and encourage individuals to move their lives forward in a positive direction. We are looking for volunteers who can either lead a group walk or who can support the instructor.

Sport in Mind Table Tennis volunteers

Contact Laura Brooks Telephone Email [email protected]

Sport in Mind® is the independent Berkshire mental health sports charity formed in Reading in 2011 to use sport and physical activity to help aid the recovery of people experiencing mental health problems and encourage individuals to move their lives forward in a positive direction. We are looking for volunteers who can either lead a table tennis class or who can support the instructor.

Sport in Mind Yoga volunteer

Contact Laura Brooks Telephone Email [email protected]

Sport in Mind® is the independent Berkshire mental health sports charity formed in Reading in 2011 to use sport and physical activity to help aid the recovery of people experiencing mental health problems and encourage individuals to move their lives forward in a positive direction. We are looking for volunteers who can either lead a yoga class or who can support the instructor.

Sport in Mind Zumba volunteer

Contact Laura Brooks Telephone Email [email protected]

Sport in Mind® is the independent Berkshire mental health sports charity formed in Reading in 2011 to use sport and physical activity to help aid the recovery of people experiencing mental health problems and encourage individuals to move their lives forward in a positive direction. We are looking for volunteers to support our Zumba classes either as instructors or to support the instructors.

www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk St John Ambulance: Community Fundraiser

Contact Hayley Kenward Telephone 07837 903177 Email [email protected]

Become a Community Fundraiser By donating a few hours of your time you can help us save lives without ever picking up a first aid kit. We’re looking for bright enthusiastic determined individuals to join the fundraising team to help us deliver fundraising activities. You could be involved with bucket collections pin badge sales or cheering on our amazing runners at events. Maybe you could even organise your own community event to help raise awareness and fund for St John Ambulance?

St Mary’s Church of England Primary School Governing Body

Contact David Kill Telephone 01628 776856 Email [email protected]

Being a school governor is a hugely rewarding role. It will give you the chance to make a real difference to children’s lives give something back to your local community and develop your skills in a board-level environment. St Mary’s Church of England Primary School is seeking potential Governors who have the enthusiasm experience and skills to contribute to the life of the school. You do not need to know about schools to become a Governor but all Governors are expected to commit to learning about schools and how to improve them. A wide range of training is offered to support this.

Stroke Association: Helping at a support group for those affected by a stroke

Contact Michal Shalev Telephone 07506 120 858 Email [email protected]

Stroke can be a devastating experience – help us rebuilding lives after stroke! We are looking for an enthusiastic volunteer with excellent organisational and communication skills to help run a stroke support group. The Stroke Association helps people by providing long term social and peer support organising events and opportunities to meet together. This reduces isolation at a key time and also helps members rebuild their confidence. We meet once a month for a cuppa and a chat we have visiting speakers and a variety of activities. The support group is run by volunteers and a variety of tasks are shared out amongst the team. We are looking for a volunteer who will help with administrative tasks such as: managing group s communications ensure paperwork is up-to-date and liaising with the Stroke Association. If you are a proactive person with excellent organisational and communication skills you enjoy the company of others and know how to create a welcoming and supportive environment we would love to hear from you!

Sue Ryder Slough Farnham Road

www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk Contact Kellie Preston Telephone Email [email protected]

Volunteer in our shop No two days are ever the same in a Sue Ryder shop - we sell everything from pre-loved jumpers to vintage vinyl and household electrical to armchairs. We are open 7 days a week and have lots of exciting roles available instore. As well as sorting pricing and merchandising the huge variety of donated goods that come in every day there’s a whole range of other jobs to be done. You could find yourself running a local raffle encouraging people to donate items or supporting other people to volunteer with us. Our shops really engage with the local community and it is this link that makes our shops so successful in raising income for our vital healthcare work. It s part of what makes working for Sue Ryder so rewarding. A number of volunteering roles are available ranging from General Shop Volunteer to Stockroom Assistant eBay Expert to Facebook Fanatic Department Volunteer to Lead Volunteer. At Sue Ryder we believe developing our people is important and short courses and NVQ 2 s in Retail Customer Service Team Leading and Warehousing are available. There is a large carpark at the front of the store with free parking.

Thames Hospice - Complementary Therapist

Contact Beth Carey Telephone 01753 848940 Email [email protected]

Providing Complementary Therapies to Patients in agreement with the Complementary Therapist in charge or Team Leader to patients attending for Community Therapy Unit sessions

Thames Hospice - Driver

Contact Beth Carey Telephone 01753 848940 Email [email protected]

Transporting patients to and from the Hospice in Windsor is a vital service that allows patients to access the help they need. Join the team as a Driver and enable us to transport more patients to and from our Hospice services. You will be coordinated by a staff member to pick patients up from homes up to 15 miles as the crow flies from the Hospice in Windsor. Patients will either then spend a few hours with our Day Therapies or access outpatient appointments after which you would return to take them home again.

Thames Hospice - Kitchen Assistant

Contact Beth Carey Telephone 01753 848940 Email [email protected]

The evening meal is an important time on our Inpatient Unit and the food we offer patients is often a highlight of their visit! The kitchens are supported by Supper Assistants who help

www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk ensure the supper service runs smoothly and patients enjoy their evening mealtime.

Thames Hospice - Receptionist

Contact Beth Carey Telephone 01753 848940 Email [email protected]

We are currently looking for adhoc Receptionists to support the Thames Hospice Receptionist or the clinical team in providing a professional friendly and appropriate welcome to all patients visitors and employees at the Hospice either on the Front Reception desk or the Inpatient Unit IPU Reception.

Thames Hospice Champion

Contact Beth Carey Telephone 01753 848940 Email [email protected]

We are looking for Champions to represent Thames Hospice by giving talks to groups in the local community and at cheque presentations. To support the fundraising team recruit more supporters than ever before as we involve everyone in our local community in building a new hospice that will meet the desperate need of families for care and support when a loved one is living with a life limiting illness. Main tasks. 1. Assist Thames Hospice to launch a new appeal to build a new hospice by helping us tell every local school rotary church temple etc. about our plans to build a new hospice. 2. Represent the Hospice at cheque presentations or local events on behalf of the Charity and officially thanking donors and hosts for their support. 3. Attend and present at meetings of community groups such as Rotarians Schools and Churches to deliver a talk to inspire them to support the Hospice. 4. Join and set up local fundraising groups. 5. Identify and develop potential fundraising opportunities within local groups. Knowledge skills and abilities required. 1. Passion for the Hospice and a good knowledge of the services we offer. 2. Be outgoing and personable. 3. Experience of public speaking. 4. Have the ability to use your own initiative and work unsupervised. 5. Enthusiastic and willing to get involved. 6. Be reliable. 7. Own car would be helpful. Special conditions. 1. Over 18. 2. The role is also subject to satisfactory references and a trial period

Thames Hospice: Collection Box Coordinator

Contact Beth Carey Telephone 01753 848940 Email [email protected]

Main Tasks. 1. Distributing up to 20 collection boxes to businesses of your choice in your local area. 2. Telling these businesses a bit about the work that Thames Hospice does to promote our services and maximise donations. 3. Visiting each establishment quarterly to collect and replace the boxes. 4. Where possible forming a relationship with the businesses where possible for future support raffle prizes events marketing etc . You should: 1. Have

www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk great interpersonal skills. 2. Be reliable. 3. Be honest trustworthy. 4. Have a passion for community engagement. You should be over 18. The role requires a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check which is repeated on a rolling 3 yearly basis. The role is also subject to satisfactory references and a trial period.

Thames Hospice: Collection Box Coordinator

Contact Beth or Katherine Telephone 01753 848940 Email [email protected]

Thames Hospice is the local charity for people living in East Berkshire and South Buckinghamshire. They provide expert care to adults who have a life-limiting illness - and their families and carers.

They are looking for somebody to fulfil their Collection Box Coordinator Role.

The main purpose of this role is to collect full collection boxes and return these to the Hospice as well as finding new locations boxes can be placed. This role is based around your local community with occasional travel to the Hospice and time commitment is flexible to fit around your own schedule.

Visit https: thameshospice.org.uk volunteer for more information on their volunteering roles or drop into one of Thames Hospice’s shops to complete an application form.

Thames Hospice: eBay Assistant - Bracknell

Contact Beth Carey Telephone 01753 848940 Email [email protected]

We have a fantastic team of volunteers at Thames Hospice and we d love for you to join us! It costs £8 million per year to run the Hospice that s where our eBay Assistants play a crucial part in enabling us to offer our services to patients and their families for free. eBay Assistants help us to raise funds in our Online Sales Department by carrying out a variety of interesting tasks. Volunteering is a fun and sociable way to put your skills to good use or learn new skills all while making a massive difference to the lives of patients in your local area. Tasks Include: 1. Researching and identifying appropriate items for sale on our eBay store 2. Packing and posting customer parcels 3. Customer service skills including dealing with questions and queries 4. Copy writing article descriptions 5. Creating listings on eBay 6. Photography 7. Maintaining a clean and safe working environment 8. Working with other teams on site including Bracknell staff and volunteers. We get some really fascinating and high end items donated so volunteering as a eBay Assistant is a real treasure hunt!

Thames Hospice: eBay Assistant Maidenhead

www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk Contact Sandy Campbell Telephone 01753 848940 Email [email protected]

We have a fantastic team of volunteers at Thames Hospice and we d love for you to join us! It costs £8 million per year to run the Hospice that s where our Ebay Assistants play a crucial part in enabling us to offer our services to patients and their families for free. Ebay Assistants help us to raise funds in our Online Sales Department by carrying out a variety of interesting tasks. Volunteering is a fun and sociable way to put your skills to good use or learn new skills all while making a massive difference to the lives of patients in your local area. Tasks Include: 1. Researching and identifying appropriate items for sale on our e-bay store 2. Packing and posting customer parcels 3. Customer service skills including dealing with questions and queries 4. Copy writing article descriptions 5. Creating listings on eBay 6. Photography 7. Maintaining a clean and safe working environment 8. Working with other teams on site including Distribution Centre and Home store staff and volunteers. We get some really fascinating and high end items donated so volunteering as a Ebay Assistant is a real treasure hunt!

Thames Hospice: Retail Assistant - Farnham Common

Contact Beth Carey Telephone 01753 848 940 Email [email protected]

We have a fantastic team of volunteers at Thames Hospice and we d love for you to join us at our brand new store in Farnham Common! This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in the launch of a brand new boutique-style shop opening October 2016. Retail Assistants help us to raise funds in our shops by carrying out a variety of interesting tasks. Volunteering is a fun and sociable to put your skills to good use or learn new skills all while making a massive difference to the lives of patients in your local area.

Thames Hospice: Retail Assistants

Contact Beth Carey Telephone 01753 848940 Email [email protected]

We have a fantastic team of volunteers at Thames Hospice and we d love for you to join us! It costs £7 million per year to run the Hospice that s where our Retail Assistants play a crucial part in enabling us to offer our services to patients and their families for free. Retail Assistants help us to raise funds in our shops by carrying out a variety of interesting tasks. Volunteering is a fun and sociable to put your skills to good use or learn new skills all while making a massive difference to the lives of patients in your local area. We currently have 18 shops - Amersham - Binfield - Blackwater - Bracknell - Camberley - Caversham - Crowthorne - Dedworth - Dedworth Homestore - Henley-on-Thames - Farnham Common - Gerrards Cross - Langley - Maidenhead - Marlow - North Ascot - Sandhurst - Sunninghill - Windsor Vintage Retro - Uxbridge - Wokingham – Woodley. Tasks include: 1. Talking to customers and making them feel welcome in the shop. 2. Advising and helping customers as they browse. 3. Receive sort price and prepare for sale donated and new bought-in-goods. 4. Operating www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk the till and dealing with various types of payment. 5. Answering customer enquiries. 6. Keeping an eye on the security of the shop. 7. Maintain a clean and safe working environment. 8. Promote Gift Aid the Hospice Lottery and other incentives. You should: 1. Be interested in the work of Thames Hospice. 2. Have good communication and interpersonal skills. 3. Have the ability to get along with people and work as part of a team. 4. Have basic numeracy skills. You must be over the age of 16 and have finished secondary school education.

Thames Hospice: Stock Room Assistant Crowthorne

Contact Beth Carey Telephone 01753 848940 Email [email protected]

Purpose of role: Join our friendly team in Maidenhead in this important role in the stock room to sort through and prepare donated items for sale in the shop to raise as much money as possible for Thames Hospice. Main tasks: Looking through donated items to decide what can or cannot be sold Steaming clothing items using the steaming machine Sorting through jewellery accessories bric-a-brac CDs and DVDs Pricing and labelling the items using the tagging machine and gift aid labels Hanging items or sorting into categories ready to go into the shop.

Thames Valley Positive Support TVPS - Volunteer Mentor

Contact Sarah or Jess Telephone 01628 603400 Email [email protected]

Volunteer mentors required for 1 hour per week TVPS is Berkshires leading HIV and sexual health charity. We’ve recently been awarded funding from the National Lottery through the Big Lottery Fund to launch a brand new service to support long term diagnosed HIV positive people and reduce their isolation. The project ‘Positive Futures’ needs volunteer mentors who can spare an hour a week to spend with a TVPS service user either helping them learn a new skill attending a class or course together helping them speak out about the things they do or don’t like in their communities or even just lending an ear for a chat. If you have an hour to spare a week and would like to work with someone who is HIV positive to unlock their potential and together change the stigma that is still associated with HIV then please get in touch. You need to be over 18 full training and DBS check provided ongoing support and supervision guaranteed – we believe that our volunteers should gain as much from their role as the person they are supporting.

Thames Valley Positive Support TVPS Slough Drop in volunteer

Contact Sarah Telephone 01628 603400 Email [email protected]

The drop in is help twice a week on a Tuesday and a Thursday and we are looking for

www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk volunteers who can engage with people at the drop ins and generally help out. This is a relaxed environment that gives you a chance to meet other positive people. A hot meal is provided and free internet access is available for all members

Thames Valley Positive Support Volunteer Cook

Contact Sarah Macadam Telephone 01628 603400 Email [email protected]

We’re looking for someone who loves to cook! TVPS supports those affected by HIV every Thursday lunchtime we operate an ‘open house’ where positive people can meet and socialise. We provide them with a hot meal which they sit and eat together its a really sociable environment. If you like planning meals to a budget and catering for small groups usually between 10-15 people then this role is for you. We cover the cost of all ingredients and keep a well stocked store cupboard all we need from you is your creativity and time.

THAMES VALLEY YOUTH FC Youth Coach Covid 19 compliant

Contact HARRY Telephone 07841502151 Email [email protected]

THAMES VALLEY YOUTH FC Club coach you will be working with children from 7 years to 14 years old. • The best child behaviour management strategies • Safeguarding and Health and Safety responsibilities • How to communicate and interact with parents • Creating and developing effective and long lasting relationships with schools and nurseries • How to identify talented children and grow and nurture these talents • How to observe and assess other coaches and help them improve their skills • You need to smile! • You must show energy and enthusiasm • Your communication skills with children and adults are great! • You have a desire to learn and grow yourself

The British Heart Foundation Fundraising Group Windsor: Collection Tin Coordinator

Contact Heather Carroll Telephone 03003 303322 Email [email protected]

By becoming a BHF Collection Tin Volunteer you are joining an empowered network of dedicated volunteer fundraisers who help the BHF to save and improve lives. Quite simply without volunteers like you the BHF couldn’t continue its pioneering work.

What will I be doing? Responsibility of the Collection Tin Volunteer: place collection tins in shops and businesses in your local community count and bank these tins 4 times a year- March June September December thank the local shops and businesses for their support inspire others to support the BHF and find new placements for the collection tins.

www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk The British Heart Foundation Fundraising Group Windsor: Group Lead

Contact Heather Carroll Telephone 03003 303322 Email [email protected]

The British Heart Foundation are the UK s leaders in funding research to beat heart disease.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to help us fight for every heartbeat. We will provide you with support materials insight and training to help you shape your group of volunteers in to a sector leading fundraising team. You will meet new people have a variety of tasks and learn new things.

The role allows you to get out what you put in and more so why not join us and support our life changing work by leading a group of volunteers to fundraise and raise awareness of the BHF in your area?

The British Heart Foundation Fundraising Group Windsor: Group Member

Contact Heather Carroll Telephone 03003 303322 Email [email protected]

The British Heart Foundation are the UKs leaders in funding research to beat heart disease.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to help us fight for every heartbeat. What will I be doing? Responsibility of a Fundraising Group Member: support your local group in organising and running fundraising events build strong relationships with all group members and actively recruit new members represent the charity in your community acting as the face of the BHF ensure group activities comply with relevant law and BHF policy work alongside your local Fundraising Manager Group Leader.

The British Heart Foundation Fundraising Group Windsor: In- Memoriam Secretary

Contact Heather Carroll Telephone 03003 303322 Email [email protected]

In Memoriam giving is an important way for families affected by heart disease to remember a loved one and provide a vital source of funds to support the work of the BHF.

What will I be doing? Responsibility of the In-Memoriam Secretary: Visiting funeral directors in your area and acting as their point of contact. Building a relationship with funeral directors to help them understand the impact of In Memoriam donations to the BHF. Delivering materials Leaflets envelopes etc. to funeral directors. Collecting and banking In Memoriam donations from funeral directors and writing to bereaved families to acknowledge www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk and thank them for their donations. Working alongside your local Fundraising Manager.

The Burnham Foundation: Web-Site Developer

Contact Viv Nicolas Telephone 01628 661887 Email [email protected]

The Burnham Foundation was founded to reflect the spirit engendered around the 2012 Olympiad and aims to attract funding via donations and legacies from within the Burnham community. The funds generated are then invested back into Burnham to encourage volunteering sports and the arts for both the disabled and able bodied members of the community. The three existing trustees are all in their seventieth year and seek help to continue to develop TBF’s website in order to attract funders and applicants for grants. Furthermore – an understanding and ability to use the new forms of social media and communication would also be invaluable. Benefits to the Volunteer To have the opportunity to utilise valuable ICT skills within an enabling and worthwhile context. To contribute to a growing organisation which serves as a valuable resource within its local community. To work in a team with other capable and proactive community members. To have some fun doing something worthwhile. Opportunity Availability At any time on any day throughout the year on an ongoing basis for hopefully at least one to two years. And to help find a successor should you move on. No DBS disclosure check is required. No TBF associate is remunerated although any reasonable expenses are met.

The Civil Service Retirement Fellowship Volunteer Befrienders

Contact Nathan McLellan Telephone 020 8691 7411 Email [email protected]

The Cottage Co-op - Membership Coordinator

Contact Vineet Vijh Telephone Email [email protected]

The Cottage Co-op is Social Enterprise to promote and encourages the growth of small home-based businesses. Members of the Co-op work cooperatively to generate income sharing costs of promotion and administration. It provides guidance and assistance to new people who want to set-up a home-based business. The Role The role of the membership coordinator is to grow the membership of the Co-operative. It involves identifying people who already have a home-based business and encouraging them to join the co-op and finding new people who and to start their own small business and making them part of the co-operative. Skills and interests - Good interpersonal skills - Good communication skills - Positive and outgoing personality Time commitment: Flexible 15 hours a week. Working remotel

www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk The Cottage Co-op – Directory Publisher

Contact Vineet Vijh Telephone Email [email protected]

The Cottage Co-op is Social Enterprise to promote and encourages the growth of small home-based businesses. Members of the Co-op work cooperatively to generate income sharing costs of promotion and administration. It provides guidance and assistance to new people who want to set-up a home-based business. The Role Business Mentors are required to assist people who want to start a small-scale home-based business to start up and launch their business. It will include advising members on the feasibility of their ideas and working with them to plan promote and launch the business. Skills and interests - Experience with setting a small scale business or working with a start-up - Knowledge of business and marketing - Willing to invest in helping people Time commitment: Flexible 15-20 hours a week. Working remotely.

The Dash Charity: Community Events volunteers

Contact Caron Kipping Telephone 01753 549865 Email [email protected]

support women children and men suffering from any kind of abuse from partners ex partners or family members. Do you have time on your hands and want to give back to your local community? Would you like to gain experience of work in the Charity sector? Come and join our pool of volunteers! We need you to help us reach out to the local community - even if you only have a couple of hours to spare on the odd weekend you can help us make a difference. You will have access to training and expenses can be paid.. This is a great opportunity to meet new people learn new skills and increase self confidence whilst making a positive difference to the lives of local vulnerable women men and children. You will be fully supported by the Dash charity with relevant training and resources. All volunteers are required to apply for a DBS.

The Dash Charity: Warehouse Storekeeper

Contact Caron Kipping Telephone 01753 549865 Email [email protected]

To sort out donations at our warehouse. Contact 01753 549865 for more information.

The Slough Hub – Communication officer

Contact Vineet Vijh Telephone Email [email protected]

The Slough Hub is a support network for people who have lost their jobs or anxious about the future due to the expected downturn caused by Covid-19. It is a forum to provide

www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk emotional and practical assistance for seeking and creating new opportunities. The Role The role of the Communications officer is to create awareness in the community. Recruiting new members and work with other organisations to promote the hub. Skills and interests - Good communication and writing skills - Experience or interest in learning social media marketing - Familiar with using graphics and publishing packages - Good interpersonal skills - Positive and outgoing personality Time commitment: Flexible 15-20 hours a week. Working remotely.

The Slough Hub – Social Media Manager

Contact Vineet Vijh Telephone Email [email protected]

The Slough Hub is a support network for people who have lost their jobs or anxious about the future due to the expected downturn caused by Covid-19. It is a forum to provide emotional and practical assistance for seeking and creating new opportunities. The Role The role of the Social Media Manager is to manage the activities on all social media channels including Facebook Twitter and Instagram. It involves posting regular messages encouraging people to post a message moderating and facilitating the communications on all channels. Skills and Interests - Active user of social media - Good interpersonal and social skills - Empathetic caring and an optimistic outlook - Excellent communication and writing skills - Good research skills

Trustee of Age UK Berkshire charity

Contact Fiona Price Telephone 0118 959 4242 Email [email protected]

Age UK Berkshire a charity established in 1950 and based in Reading is looking for Trustees who have skills and knowledge to input into our county wide charity who can contribute well informed views and a commitment to best practice. We expect management skills at a senior level an understanding of the needs of older people in Berkshire and knowledge of operational delivery. At the current time we are particularly looking for trustees with specialist expertise in HR Legal and Health and Social Care. The position is voluntary and unpaid. As AUKB runs a Trading board trustees sit across both the charity and trading board. Board members are expected to attend around 5-6 meetings a year which last 2-3 hours and are currently held in the afternoons. In addition trustees act as advisors to staff leads on specific projects related to their areas of special expertise and represent our charity at events and meetings. Induction into the organisation training about Age UK and Age UK Berkshire as well as about the role of a Trustee and reimbursed travel costs are available for all Trustees. please send your CV and a 1-2 page statement to [email protected] setting out your relevant skills and experience for the role.

www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk Turning Point Drug and Alcohol Support volunteer

Contact Gary Gemmell Telephone 01753 692548 Email [email protected]

As a service we always welcome volunteers do you have anyone in mind? We have a lot to offer to the right candidates we do have a variety of volunteer jobs from covering reception to full on recovery working after being fully trained. There are some great opportunities for someone looking for a career in the drug and alcohol field by starting as a volunteer. I will be looking to start some volunteers on 30 10 17 with an 8 week training course one day per week for eight weeks. Anyone interested would need to have an interview before the 30th October.

Turning Point Slough Treatment Advice and Recovery Team START

Contact Gary Gemmell Telephone 01753 692548 Email [email protected]

Volunteers provide a positive role model who can use their own experience of life to inspire motivate and support individuals to become substance free. How much time do I need to give? You need to be able to commit a minimum of 4 hours per week to a volunteering activity and have a commitment to your own personal and professional development by attending regular supervision meetings and training as identified by your supervisor.

Victim Support: Community Support volunteer

Contact Deborah Carter Telephone 01344 586999 Email [email protected]

Victim Support is the independent charity helping victims of crime all over England and Wales. We rely on volunteers to help people affected by crime to move on with their lives by giving emotional support information and practical help. We support for all kinds of crime including burglary and assault and following further training and experience with us you then have the option to broaden the range of cases you deal with to include domestic abuse young victims and sexual assault. You will be fully supported through your training to your first meeting with a victim to when you feel comfortable to support victims by yourself with an allocated a manager to provide you with ongoing support and supervision.

Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust WWT : Stream Improvement and Conservation Volunteer

Contact Claire Hutchinson Telephone 07768960173 Email [email protected]

www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk WWT are working with several partner organisations to help restore the health of the Salt Hill Stream for people and wildlife. We are working in different areas of Slough to find out from local communities what changes they would like to see in their area regarding the stream and the surrounding environment. We are looking for volunteers to help us with a range of tasks which may include vegetation clearance wildlife surveys litter picking dig days tree planting and much more. As this is a project centred on the residents of Slough many of the activities will be suggested by the local community.

Yes Futures Youth Coach

Contact Oliver Carr Telephone 07957379062 Email [email protected]

We are looking for enthusiastic and committed volunteer Coaches to help run the Yes Futures programmes from September 2021 - March 2022. The role of a Yes Futures One-to- One Coach is to empower young people to believe in themselves. Coaching experience is not necessary as full training is provided but commitment and enthusiasm are essential. If you have a proactive attitude and feel excited and committed to Yes Futures’ vision of helping young people become confident resilient and lead fulfilling lives then we want to hear from you! Volunteers will support young people across a six month period in local schools. The number of volunteering days you can commit ranges from four to 16 days across the six months depending on your availability. By joining Yes Futures you will: · Experience ongoing support from a dedicated Programme Manager as well as focused support on your personal development throughout the programme. · Receive full training and ongoing coaching skills development at no cost to you. · Be part of a team of committed and friendly colleagues. · Make a real tangible difference to young people. · Thrive in a volunteer role with a high degree of responsibility. · Balance a flexible role around your other responsibilities. · Gain a certificate demonstrating your learning and commitment at the end of the programme.

Yes Futures: Volunteer Co-Coach

Contact Telephone 02081444393 Email [email protected]

We are looking for enthusiastic and committed Co-Coaches to help run the Yes Futures Programmes from September 2017 to February 2018. We will be taking on a number of individuals to work with our students across schools in London the South and South East. Coaching provides a unique opportunity for young people to receive valuable one-to-one support. Both the number and variety of sessions allows for the Coach and student to build a trusting relationship whilst focusing on tangible targets for continued personal development. Coaches will be integral to the running of our programme building on our strong foundations and being a key part of the growth of the organisation.

www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk Yes Futures: Youth Coach

Contact Helena Smith Telephone 07377 465435 Email [email protected]

Yes Futures is an award-winning educational charity and we are looking for enthusiastic and committed coaches to help run our youth personal development programmes from September to February 2019.

We will be taking on approximately 90 individuals to work with our students across schools in the South South East East Anglia and London. We welcome a wide range of individuals of different backgrounds experiences and ages to join our coaching programme.

The programmes involve a range of extra-curricular experiences: including visits to workplaces employment skills workshops community action challenges an outdoor residential trip as well as regular coaching sessions in schools.

The programme lasts for 5 months September- February 2019 with approximately one session every three weeks. This works out as approximately 100 hours across a five-month period as follows:

• 1 full day pre-programme training 7 hours • 11 programme sessions which include team debriefs and one-to-one reflections on your practice • 1 after-school Welcome Session 2 hours • 5 half days of coaching approx. 3-5 hours per day within school hours • 1 World of Work day trip 7 hours within school hours • 1 Play Your Part day trip 7 hours within school hours • 3 days 2 nights Into the Wild residential trip from Friday morning to Sunday evening.

PLUS Optional :

• 1 after school session for the graduation ceremony in December earning and commitment at the end of the programme • Join a team of committed hard-working and friendly colleagues • Make a real tangible difference to a group of young people • Thrive in a role with a high degree of responsibility • Balance a flexible role around your other responsibilities • Enjoy working with other like-minded people • Enhance your skills through regular professional development support.

The closing date for applications is the 18th of August 2019.

Yoga Instructor

www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk Contact Jennifer Bird Telephone 01753848940 Email [email protected]

The aim of our Day Therapy Service is to help our patients remain as independent as possible. We offer a range of services to help build confidence and self-esteem to ensure our patients maintain a good quality of life while managing their condition including through therapeutic activities. In this role you will provide Yoga sessions for Day Therapy Patients. The role includes planning and carrying out yoga whilst ensuring you liaise and work with the Day Therapy Unit staff. You will need a full qualification in instructing yoga plus insurance. Please don t hesitate to get in touch should you have any questions at all.

Young Enterprise: Volunteer Business Adviser

Contact Denise Firth Telephone 07920 514572 Email [email protected]

Can you support a group of 16-17 year olds as they spend a year setting up their own business? Running their companies students acquire practical knowledge of business and develop skills that will improve their employability together with providing vital evidence for college or university applications. Business Advisers act as a mentor by encouraging and supporting the company members. From time to time it may be necessary to instil a sense of urgency raise morale engender team spirit or play “devil’s advocate.” You will attend weekly 1-hour board meetings run by the students taking part at the school. Business Advisers are a source of knowledge a motivator and consultant. They are role models for the students. Our volunteers have experience which cuts across every sector of the economy. They are in employment entrepreneurs stay at home parents on a career break or retired. They have one thing in common – a desire to pass on their skills and experience of business to inspire the next generation.

Younger People with Dementia Berkshire YPWD Volunteer

Contact Erin Locke Telephone 07717 176429 Email [email protected]

We are currently looking for a volunteer to support at our sessions on a Tuesday morning in Cippenham for 2 hours between 10.30-12:30pm. Our workshops are run on a 6 weekly basis with a one or two week break between each new set of workshops. We are currently running a craft workshop and will be changing to cooking for the next set of workshops. The volunteers role within the workshop will be to support and engage with those attending the workshops and to help YPWD staff with any other tasks during the workshops where needed. There will be no lone working - volunteers will be with YPWD staff at all times. A DBS is required. You will also be required to sign our confidentiality agreement.

Younger People with Dementia Berkshire YPWD Workshop volunteer www.sloughgetinvolved.org.uk Contact Telephone Email

We run a regular workshop in Cippenham on a Tuesday morning that would really benefit a volunteer to support our attendees during the session along with our staff members.

YPWD Berkshire Younger People with Dementia Group Activity Helper

Contact Debbie Lomas Telephone 07881 351366 Email [email protected]

Younger People with Dementia YPWD was established in 2012 and our aim was to provide a range of support and ancillary services to younger people with dementia those diagnosed below the age of 65 and to their families and carers within the Berkshire. We are looking for reliable creative fun and caring people with an interest in Dementia to help us support our younger people with dementia on our various activity workshops across Berkshire. Some of the activities included but are not limited to are choir walking art katakuning gardening wellbeing yoga and many more activities. You will also be asked to help with the groups as well as helping with setting up and clearing away at workshops when necessary.

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