New volunteering opportunities for January 2012

Volunteer trustee Give some of your time to support a West Berkshire charity with an excellent reputation for delivering support to young families struggling to cope via a network of trained parent volunteers. The charity is looking to recruit a new Trustee with the right experience to take on a responsibility for grant and funding applications. The friendly and proactive committee meets about 6 times a year. Ideal for individuals with sound management skills, previous experience of making funding applications and an interest in family support. Ref NY166

Credit Union volunteers A Newbury based Credit Union has been providing local people with vital financial services for several months and is now looking for additional volunteers to help it to expand the services it provides. This is a not for profit co-operative that delivers fair and ethically managed banking to local communities.  No banking or financial experience is required, as training can be given in customer service to assist clients with setting up accounts and managing finances. Individuals will need to be good communicators with IT, numeracy and literacy skills, as well as an open and welcoming attitude. Ref NY945

Project volunteer A West Berkshire Social Enterprise is looking to recruit a volunteer to help them ensure success at a critical stage of one of the largest voluntary sector infrastructure projects currently in the area. The board’s purpose is to establish a new hydrotherapy pool and specialist disability gym for the area. A well-motivated, outgoing and sharp minded individual is needed to spend some time early in 2012 reviewing two inter related feasibility studies undertaken in 2005/6 and identify parameters and key data that may have changed,. Completion of the task should fulfil anyone’s aspirations to make an enduring difference. Ref NY788

Exhibition volunteer If you have an interest in modern history, then seize the chance to train as a guide for a wonderful exhibition that will be visiting Newbury for a week at the end of January 2012. Volunteers guides are needed for “Anne Frank: A History for Today” which will be in Newbury as part of West Berkshire’s Holocaust Memorial Day commemorations. You will need to attend a short training session and be able to commit to at least half a day of volunteering during the week. Ref NY1032 Committee members A local uniformed brigade has been running in Newbury since 1942 and enabling young people aged 10-18 to experience the rewards of getting involved with water based activities. They are keen to introduce new people with new ideas to their small committee, either as general members, or by taking on the specific roles of Chair or Treasurer. Committee members do not have to get involved with the activities, however they play a vital role in ensuring they have the funds available to keep the club running. Ref NY927 Volunteer receptionist Help a counselling agency that assists adult couples and individuals resolve their marital, family and personal relationship problems. A volunteer with some administration experience is required to welcome clients to the Newbury office. This will involve showing people to the waiting room, keeping the diary up to date and ensuring the rooms are ready for use at the beginning and end of each session. A rewarding role for a good communicator with a pleasant nature. Ref NY634

For information about these and more than 350 other volunteering opportunities please call Volunteer Centre West Berkshire on 01635 49004