The Wokingham Volunteer Centre

07/06/2026

As Volunteers’ Week comes to an end, we’d like to thank all our volunteers again for all they do. If you've been inspired by some of the stories you've heard from our volunteers, then visit https://wokinghamvolunteercentre.org.uk/ to find out more about what we do in Wokingham, and check out the opportunities available locally.

06/06/2026

06/06/2026

Our friends at First Days Children's Charity give choice, restore dignity and empower families who are living with a low income or are experiencing financial hardship, and they are looking for a Donations Assistant to help them.

This role will help First Days improve the speed in which they can provide support packages to families, by checking the quality of donations received and ensuring that departments within the warehouse/shop are fully stocked with items ready to be picked.

Responsibilities:
- Receiving donations from customers who donate items to the warehouse
- Quality checking donated items, such as school uniform, toys, equipment and beds
- Ensuring that items adhere to health and safety standards
- Filling up departments with appropriate stock levels
- Organising school uniform into age categories and sizes
- Organising toys and equipment into product and age categories
- Creating baby packs to give to families
- General tidying, organising & cleaning of the work environment to keep it clean & safe

Various shifts are available, but they are currently in need of more volunteers on Monday mornings and Wednesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons.

For more info and to apply:
☎️ 01189219338
✉️ [email protected]

05/06/2026

"If you want to live in a community that looks after people, you've got to be a part of that..."

As part of Volunteers' Week, we spoke to Ted, one of our volunteer Trustees, about his volunteering experience and why it fits so well with his passion for community.

Thank you Ted, it's great to have you on board as part of the team.

If you're interested in finding out more about volunteering opportunities, either as a trustee, or in another role, visit https://volunteerwokinghamborough.org.uk/

04/06/2026

This is Helena, our Volunteer Services Manager, who had a busy morning on Tuesday chatting to lots of people who popped in to chat about volunteering opportunities.

It was a successful morning, with people signing up as drivers and talking about other opportunities with us, and with other Wokingham Borough-based charities who are looking for volunteers.

Thanks so much to all those who came to see us, and thank you also to all our brilliant volunteers; the drivers, the Green 'n' Tidy gardeners, and anyone else who volunteers for us. We couldn't do what we do without you!

Missed the coffee morning but want to find out more?

Visit https://volunteerwokinghamborough.org.uk/ for the latest opportunities.

03/06/2026

This week is 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀' 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸, when we acknowledge all those who give up their time and skills to benefit a charity or local community organisation.

It's also the perfect time to consider whether you'd be interested in any opportunities to give something back to your local community.

Volunteering is proven to be good for our own wellbeing. Getting involved and making a positive difference can be a very rewarding experience.

You can check for current vacancies via The Wokingham Volunteer Centre below:
https://volunteerwokinghamborough.org.uk/

Better still, go along to 𝗧𝘄𝘆𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝟭𝟬𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟭𝗽𝗺 to meet some of the organisations who would love to meet you this Volunteers' Week.

03/06/2026

It's well-known that volunteering for a charity helps those who use the charity's services, but did you know volunteering has a positive impact on the volunteer too?

We've been talking to some of our volunteer drivers about what they get from volunteering, and there's a strong theme of enjoyment, and improved wellbeing, in what they had to say.

Thank you Peter, Richard, Mel, Brian and Neil for volunteering, and for taking the time to share your experience.

Interested in finding out more? We'd love to hear from you!

02/06/2026

You'll have seen Mary before, talking about her role as a volunteer driver for us. Today she talks about her role as a volunteer trustee for the Centre.

The Government website defines charity trustees as "the volunteers who lead an organization, bearing ultimate legal responsibility for its governance, strategy, and overall management. They make decisions that ensure the charity fulfils its core purpose and operates legally, ethically, and efficiently."

Thank you Mary.

And if you're interested in finding out more about volunteering opportunities, either as a trustee, or in another role, visit https://volunteerwokinghamborough.org.uk/

02/06/2026

Do you need a new challenge?
Come and find out about volunteer roles in your area at Twyford Library on Friday 5 June at 10am - 1pm

Volunteering opportunities within:
ABC to Read
Age Concern
Camp Mohawk
Citizens Advice
Libraries
And much more...

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01/06/2026

It's Volunteers’ Week 2026!

We love this time of year as we join together across the UK to celebrate the millions of volunteers who selflessly give their time to help others. We're going to be celebrating the wonderful volunteers of Wokingham Borough, and you can look forward to hearing from some of them this week about what they do and why they do it.

Don't forget our drop-in coffee morning TOMORROW from 10am-12pm, where you can find out more about volunteering by meeting some of our team.