Voluntary Action South West Surrey
Supporting voluntary groups, charities, community groups and all types of voluntary action in Guildford and Waverley
Guildford and Waverley is a hub bustling with charity and voluntary organisations who are all striving to improve peoples’ lives. To celebrate this support in our community we met with some local organisations during national Make a Difference Week in October. These organisations were Care for Guildford, Arvtenture and Pewley Down Volunteers (PDV). They visited …
Do you love to meet new people and provide information to the general public about what is happening in their local communities and to help them connect to activities? If this sounds like you, you might enjoy volunteering for us at the volunteer centre in Guildford! We are looking for some new volunteers to help …
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We are extremely excited to announce that we have added two new training days to our calendar of events in October and November 2019 for anyone who is working with volunteers. The training courses will be delivered by Caroline Keith and Denise Graves who both work for Voluntary Action South West Surrey. Caroline Keith is …
Volunteers are extremely important in communities and without them, many of the charity and voluntary organisations helping people would struggle to exist. Research also shows that 68% of people helping to run charities are volunteers, highlighting the extent of volunteers’ importance. Whilst volunteers can have a big impact on charities and voluntary organisations, volunteering …
All Volunteer Co-ordinators are invited to join us on Monday 9th September for our next Volunteer Co-ordinator’s Network at St Nicholas’s Church, Guildford at 10.30am – 12.30pm. The meeting will provide a chance for us to get together, share ideas and discuss any key issues or achievements in a confidential environment. We will have a …
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 …