Events

The Volunteer Coordinators’ Network meeting provides a space for those who oversee the work of volunteers to seek peer support in a confidential space from others in a similar role. It is an opportunity to share best practice and to learn from the rich experiences of colleagues working across our diverse sector.

The Network is open to those overseeing the work of volunteers in organisations big and small and involving volunteers in a variety of ways.

Please register via the button below and further details and joining instructions will be sent in due course. The plan is to hold this meeting in person, but this will be confirmed closer to the event.

Register here

Adding your services to the Joy Marketplace (online platform) makes you quick and easy to find, by those looking for wellbeing support.

When Reading Voluntary Action’s Social Prescribers or Community Wellness Outreach team refer and signpost clients to local services, they use Joy.  Members of the public can also search Joy Marketplace for services to support their health and wellbeing, or to make recommendations to family and friends.

At this session, you will find out:

• the benefits of listing your organisation on Joy Marketplace
• how it connects local people to the services they need
• how it helps address health inequalities
• how to find out more or sign up.

Please visit eventbrite.co.uk to book.

RISC, 35-39 London Street, Reading, RG1 4PS

Part 2: Heritage, Identity and Belonging – inclusion in support for people facing loneliness (postponed from December 2025)

Our September Befriending Forum focussed on how local community groups connect people through an activity from a shared identity or cultural heritage. Feedback was so positive we’re running a second Forum on inclusive social connection.

In this Forum event, a number of local community organisations will be sharing how they offer inclusive social activities for a range of communities facing loneliness and social isolation, including:

• Thames Valley Gay Chorus
• Change Grow Live
• Reading Community Learning Centre

It will be an opportunity for people to find out more about supporting clients and their carers, who are experiencing loneliness.

The programme will include more time for informal networking and an opportunity to share news, promote your service and find out about funding, events and training. Refreshments provided.

Please register at www.eventbrite.co.uk to book your place. If you are unable to get tickets please try again in a few days as we expect to release more.