Voluntary Action South West Surrey
Supporting voluntary groups, charities, community groups and all types of voluntary action in Guildford and Waverley
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 …
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 …
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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Guildford Symphony Orchestra’s royal wedding summer prom concert has helped to raise £410 for the Guildford Time Bank project. The successful concert, held at G Live on Saturday, May 19, featured prom favourites, British classics old and new, and a section of music titled a Right Royal Fanfare. In all, it set the tone for a …
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What Charity? were one of the exhibitors in the marketplace at our recent conference Charity: The New Welfare State? They very kindly interviewed some of the delegates to find out more about the charities they work for. Click on the links below to see a selection of short videos made by What Charity? What Charity? …
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