Employability Resources

Volunteering Opportunities

There is a constant need for volunteers in most charity sectors and we can help you find the right option for you, make introductions, complete application forms and figure out logistics.

Berkshire Vision are also keen to have our members become our volunteers, you can help at outings, at events, even in the office, view our volunteering page to find out more.

There are a number of local voluntary organisations throughout Berkshire that work with charities and advertise their vacancies, you can look through the current lists below or contact us on 0118 987 2803 and ask for Jenna who will be able to talk with you about what you’d like to do and see what matches there might be.

Slough – https://sloughcvs.org/volunteer-passport-scheme/

Reading – https://rva.org.uk/volunteering/

East Berkshire – https://caeb.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer/

Maidenhead and Windsor – http://rbwm.communitydatabase.co.uk/

West Berkshire – https://www.volunteerwestberks.org.uk/volunteering/latest-vacancies/

https://westberks.gov.uk/volunteer

Job searches

If you would like to search for a job here are some useful links:

Remploy – Multiple forms of support for people with physical and sensory disabilities. https://www.remploy.co.uk/individuals/finding-work-and-support-work/

Sight Loss Councils – Supported by the Thomas Pocklington Trust, these are groups of VIPs who volunteer and work toward change for the VI community. Employment and Skills resources – Sight Loss Council (sightlosscouncils.org.uk)

Sightadvicefaq – a website featuring frequently asked questions from within the SL community. – Sight Advice FAQ | Employment and work

Careers with disabilities – site offering support to people with sensory and physical disabilities – Blindness / Low Vision | Careers with Disabilities

Evenbreak – job board focussed on working with inclusive employers evenbreak.co.uk

Attracting inclusive employers –
Includability.co.uk

This list is not exhaustive.