Voluntary Action South West Surrey
Supporting voluntary groups, charities, community groups and all types of voluntary action in Guildford and Waverley
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 …
It is that time of year again where we at VASWS feel extremely positive after another fantastic annual conference. The conference took place on Tuesday 9th April at the Surrey University and was hugely successful, giving all those who attended the perfect opportunity to challenge, inspire and celebrate the work of the sector. The theme …
Nearly all of us experience feelings of loneliness at some time in our lives but for some, it can be a genuine challenge and pose major health risks such as heart disease, an increased risk of dementia and depression. VASWS is running a free seminar on loneliness, aimed at professionals across health, social care, education, …
Happy #SocialPrescribingDay! We’re delighted to announce that we are offering a new Social prescribing service that gives people more choice and control over the way their health care is provided. New member to the Voluntary Action team Jane Soothill explains how the service works and what users can expect from it. She said: “We’re excited …
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Our renowned VASWS annual conference is back and will take place on Tuesday 9th April at the University of Surrey in the Rik Medlik building. The conference is an opportunity for organisations within the charity and voluntary sector to join together and discuss key issues within the industry. The theme of this year’s conference is …
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