HELP WANTED!

A unique opportunity to run a tea bar!

We’re looking for a volunteer to take over the coordination of six volunteers at the busy tea bar in Yate magistrates court from 1 April 2012. All out-of-pocket expenses are paid and training is given. Personal accident and third-party insurance cover is provided, with no age limit. It’s rewarding and good fun! Either e-mail the Regional Coordinator, Bob Maggs, or telephone him on 0117 922 4392 or 0117 925 0505.

Region

We’re looking for people who would like to play a coordinating role within RSVP West by managing a small group of volunteers. We particularly have in mind our Schools Programme, which involves placing volunteers in schools, and the development of volunteer support groups based at GP surgeries. Group organisers are needed in all areas of RSVP West’s region. Training and insurance cover is provided and all out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed. To find out more and to volunteer, please e-mail the Regional Coordinator, Bob Maggs, or telephone him on 0117 922 4392 or 0117 925 0505.

South Gloucestershire

Volunteers needed in primary schools

Volunteers are needed in South Gloucestershire primary schools, primarily to help with reading. The amount of time needed isn’t great, as little as half a school day a week. If you’re interested, please e-mail the South Gloucestershire schools organiser, Ian Tennant.

North Somerset

Nailsea Availables: This volunteer organisation provides transport in drivers’ own cars to hospitals, clinics and health centres for patients who find difficulty in attending appointments because of age or infirmity and who do not have friends or family who are able to help. This service has assisted thousands of patients over the last 30 years and is always in need of extra drivers to undertake trips either locally or to clinics and hospitals in Bristol, Frenchay, Southmead and Weston super Mare. If you live in the Nailsea area and think you might be able to spare an hour or two now and again to help with this valuable work (no regular commitment is required) please e-mail Roger Turner.

Bath & North East Somerset

Two volunteering opportunities in Bath

• A volunteer is needed to help 11-16 year-old students establish a gardening and horticultural project as part of the science curriculum at Beechen Cliff School, Bath. Initially, this will involve 2-3 hours each week and some physical work, such as digging and landscaping. General gardening and horticultural skills are essential.
• Bathwick St Mary's Primary School, Bath need a volunteer to run a weekly after-school computer club for 5-11 year-old pupils. This will involve 2-3 hours each week. General ICT, internet and website design skills are required.

In either case, contact Tony Comer, the RSVP West regional organiser, by telephone on (01225) 874116 or e-mail him.

Bristol

Volunteers needed for Bristol primary schools

Could you give a half day a week to help children in a Bristol primary school with their reading? Retired and senior volunteers are urgently required for this most rewarding activity — as a result of recent requests from headteachers, RSVP West has openings for 60 additional volunteers. Primary schools all over Bristol have children who need help to improve their reading skills. At the moment one in every ten Bristol children leaves primary school for secondary school with very low reading ability or unable to read. This is a major difficulty for the individual child; also for society at large. On becoming a volunteer you would receive training arranged by RSVP West and be insured. Your commitment would be a half day a week during term-time. To find out more and to volunteer please e-mail the Bristol schools organiser, Ian Tennant.

Westbury-on-Trym Surgery Drivers

The group is needs more local volunteer drivers willing to provide transport so that elderly or housebound local people can get to the surgery and sometimes to local hospitals. Your help will be needed roughly once a week, perhaps more often at busy times. You will be insured by RSVP; small donations are requested from passengers to pay the cost of the journey. If you’re interested, please contact Zina Wilson on 0117 907 8744, or e-mail her. For more information on what your contribution would involve, see our primary care page.

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