Voluntary Action South West Surrey
Supporting voluntary groups, charities, community groups and all types of voluntary action in Guildford and Waverley
In the UK loneliness is fast becoming one of the biggest risks factors affecting peoples’ mental and physical health. A study by The Co-op and the British Red Cross reveals over 9 million people in the UK across all adult ages, more than the population of London, are either always or often lonely. To raise …
We are delighted to be able to support this very successful project, by supplying volunteers from our Welcome to Volunteering and Welcome Buddies projects. Our clients are guaranteed a very warm welcome in a very safe space alongside other people experiencing similar difficulties. We have noticed real improvements in the health and wellbeing of our …
Volunteers’ Week 2019, a national initiative, took place between 1st-7th June and was a chance to show appreciation and say thank you the hundreds of people giving their time for free by volunteering in the community. We celebrated the week by getting out and about in Guildford and Waverley, spreading the word about the fantastic …
Guildford voluntary groups are among seven Surrey recipients of the 2019 Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. Hundreds of dedicated volunteers, ranging in age from 18 to over 80, who work with these groups across Surrey have had their outstanding contributions recognised and announced to coincide with the UK’s Volunteers Week, June 1 to 7. It …
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On 1st-7th June it is Volunteers’ Week: a chance to celebrate volunteering and say thank you to the thousands of people who contribute their time to volunteering in the local community. From gardening and conservation work to supporting people who are suffering from mental ill-health, thousands of people make a difference to peoples’ lives and …
Today is the official launch of our new service, Community Point – the door to your local community. Funded by the National Lottery Community Fund, Community Point is based at Voluntary Action South West Surrey premises in Castle Street and covers the Boroughs of Guildford and Waverley. It’s a new service where anyone can drop …