Get Involved with Twyford Together

If you’ve been inspired by any of the projects or would like to volunteer then please get in touch. There is no set process or expectation – you volunteer your time freely and get involved in the projects that interest you. By letting us know your details we can contact you the next time we meet up. Plus, it’s a great way to get to know people in the village!

Join the community

If you are a local business, a sports club, a charity or run a society then we’d love to hear from you. Your details can be added to our directory and we can also introduce you to other people in the village.

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Propose an initiative

Do you have an idea for a project within the village? We get involved in a diverse range of projects including events, environmental, charities and infrastructure. If you have any idea to improve our village then we can help.

Submit your idea

Donate

Twyford Together is a group of volunteers who want to make Twyford a better place to live. While we are non-profit we do have expenses. We can also put money into projects that may require funding to get off the ground.

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Volunteer

There are many projects within Twyford that rely on volunteers. Every day fellow residents in our village help at one or more of the projects listed below. Without them, many of these organisations couldn’t exist. Often the time you give is entirely up to you. Your time and enthusiasm can make a huge difference to the people in our community who may need your help. If you feel you can devote some time then why not get in contact – after all, that’s exactly what we did! 🙂

Adopt A Street

Twyford Together has a team of volunteers who regularly keep their road, group of streets or local footpath free from rubbish. Sign up for your local area and get equipped with your very own litter picker and special Adopt a Street green litter sacks.

Twyford Age Concern

Charity helping elderly residents to maintain their independence and quality of life. Volunteers needed to help in the kitchen during meal times (Mon to Fri) and taxi people to and from the centre in the morning and afternoon.

ARC Youth Counselling

Charity offering free, confidential and professional counselling and guidance to young people living with mental health issues. Volunteers are needed from time to time to help with fundraising.

Building for the Future

Charity founded in 2007 by parents with disabled children. Need help with fundraising events, activities and running sessions in the borough’s only community centre for disabled children. 

Camp Mohawk

A multi-functional day centre for children with special needs, set in beautiful countryside just outside Wargrave. Volunteers needed to maintain the raised flower beds and sensory garden.

Colleton Primary School

Looking for residents in the local community to join their Governing Body – particularly those with the skills/knowledge to sit on the Site and Buildings Committee and/or PR Committee.

Daisy’s Dream

A charity supporting children and their families affected by life-threatening illness and bereavement. Based in Twyford butserving a wide area. Volunteers needed to help with fundraising.

Involve Community Navigators

Community Navigators are local volunteers, based at Twyford surgery, who help people find their way to activities, services or organisations which they would enjoy, find useful or benefit from.

The Link Visiting Scheme

A befriending service for elderly people in Wokingham borough. People who need some social interaction are matched to trained, DBS approved volunteers.

Over 60’s Club

Social group for older people in St. Mary’s Church Centre. The church can pass on details of potential volunteers prepared to help with fundraising, social events and outings.

Polehampton Swimming Association

Maintain the swimming pool at Polehampton Junior School for the benefit of the local community as well as the school. Volunteers are needed to supervise sessions & admin.

Ruscombe Parish Council

Parish Council closely connected with Twyford. Needs volunteers either as council members or to help with activities. Meet on a regular basis and really make a difference to your village.

First Responders

The people first on the scene in the event of a medical emergency. Volunteers receive full training to enable them to assist until the ambulance service arrives.

Beavers, Cubs and Scouts

1st Twyford Scout Group is made up of 180 young people and leaders. The group is always looking for adults who are prepared to help with a view to becoming a leader.

Twyford Comets

Provides a safe and friendly footballing environment to the community. Volunteers needed at weekends to help with matches at King George’s Field or Stanlake Meadow.

Youth and Community Centre

Provides a safe place for young people. Many volunteering opportunities are available for people who can offer different levels of commitment and with varying skill sets.

Twyford Parish Council

Apart from serving on the parish council, volunteers are needed to help at the Twyford Village Fete, held at Stanlake every August, and with the Twyford Neighbourhood Plan.

Twyford Neighbourhood Plan

Project managers/planners, planning/legal experts, researchers, interviewers, publicists, graphic designers and copywriters for this project which will help shape Twyford’s future.

Rainbows, Brownies and Guides

Volunteers to help empower girls aged 5-18 from Twyford, Charvil, Hurst & Sonning to be their best and face challenges through adventure, friendship and fun.

Twyford Toddlers

Twyford Toddlers run play sessions on Wednesday and Friday mornings at Twyford Youth Centre. Volunteers are needed to help set up (from 9am), supervise, prepare refreshments and pack away at 11.30am.

Twyford Together

Would you like to make a difference? Then join us at Twyford Together. We always welcome new volunteers to bring fresh ideas and help with our community events, projects and fundraising activities.

Twyford Together Gardening

Our sites include Polehampton Corner, Twyford library, Stanlake planter, planter at Bell Corner and the Millenium flowerbed/border in the Parish burial ground at St Mary’s church.

Twyford Wargrave Volunteer Centre

Volunteer drivers are required to transport elderly residents to medical appointments at local GP surgeries and hospitals. please contact if you can spare time to help us.