Voluntary Action South West Surrey
Supporting voluntary groups, charities, community groups and all types of voluntary action in Guildford and Waverley
The festive season is now at an end and ahead of us is a fresh new year. To start the year, you may have created a New Year’s Resolution (or two) and be making changes to enhance your lifestyle and wellbeing. One New Year’s Resolution that is music to our ears is volunteering and getting …
Voluntary Action South West Surrey (VASWS) has been awarded a large grant from the Big Lottery Fund to help create a community hub in Guildford town centre.
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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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 …
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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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 …