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13th December 20189th January 2019

Free Training And Support If You Are Looking For a Job In The Care Sector

There is a fantastic opportunity for free training for people looking for a job in the care sector but lack qualifications or need some extra support with job seeking. Starting soon in Guildford is a free fully accredited three-week part-time course in health and social care. After the course, participants will then receive follow-up support …

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12th December 201812th December 2018

A day at Witley Common

To help volunteers gain experience in conservation, the Welcome to Volunteering team recently took six of their volunteers to Witley Common for a day of conservation activities, giving them the chance to meet others who are part of the Welcome to Volunteering programme, learn new skills and share stories whilst being outside in the fresh …

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3rd December 2018

How volunteering has helped me: Hannah’s story

My name is Hannah and I am 27. I had a mental health breakdown whilst working as a swim school co-coordinator and swimming teacher in 2016. I didn’t go out, speak to friends, sleep or smile for a long time. After being off work for a year, my anxiety got to the point where I …

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29th November 2018

Why Volunteer?

Volunteers are extremely important in our communities. They can change lives whilst helping key services continue to provide much needed support. Those who volunteer also enrich their own lives – in more ways than you can begin to imagine. Why do people volunteer? There are a variety of reasons for why people volunteer and …

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25th September 201825th September 2018

Joining Forces to Promote Wellbeing

Students volunteering with the National Citizens Service (NCS) came along to the Chill and Chat drop-in group in Godalming to take part in the Challenge Day that was held on the 31st August. Chill and Chat is a group for people experiencing depression who would like some company and peer support. The theme of …

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3rd July 2018

10 years of Voluntary Action South West Surrey

Voluntary Action South West Surrey celebrated its 10th anniversary with a party, not only for its supporters, user groups and organisations, but welcomed anyone who volunteers their services and time in the local area. The party was held at the Boileroom music and arts venue in Stoke Fields, Guildford on Thursday, June 7. The Mayor …

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