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Admin Assistant – Maternity Cover

Voluntary Action South West Surrey is recruiting an Admin Assistant to cover for Maternity Leave

Duration: 9-month contract, with the possibility of extending to 12 months

Hours: 28 hours (4 days) per week

Start date: 1st June, or as soon as possible thereafter

Based in Guildford, but travel throughout the Guildford and Waverley Boroughs as required.

The opportunity to work from home for part of the week.

Would you like to be part of a lovely team?

The Admin Assistant will help in the day to day running of Voluntary Action South West Surrey (VASWS) by providing administrative support for staff and by taking the minutes at the network meetings run by VASWS.

In addition, they will maintain our presence on social media and compile and send out our bi-weekly newsletter, as well as keeping content up to date and relevant on our website

Please see job description for complete job role

The salary is £19,200 for a 28 hour week (£24,000 FTE)

Please see below for a job description and application form.

Closing date for applications is Tuesday 23rd April 2024

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by Thursday 25th April 2024

Interviews will be held in person at our Guildford office on Tuesday 30th April 2024

Please note, if we receive sufficient applicants we may close earlier than the 23rd April 2024

Please get in touch for further information by emailing info@vasws.org.uk

Administrative Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Application Form

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VASWS Annual Report 2022-2023

Voluntary Action South West Surrey are pleased to present our Annual Report 2022-2023.

We continue to be a beacon of community engagement, demonstrating the positive impact that dedicated volunteers can have on local initiatives. As the organisation looks toward the future, these achievements serve as a testament to its commitment to fostering collaborative and impactful community-driven projects.

In a proactive move fueled by collaborative efforts, we are gearing up for the coming year with a focus on revisiting and enhancing its Business Plan and Strategy. We are keen to stay nimble, ensuring it can effectively respond to evolving situations. Simultaneously, efforts will be directed towards securing additional funding, not only to expand the volunteering portfolio but also to fortify the organisation’s long-term sustainability.

As we embark on this ambitious journey, the commitment to adaptability, growth, and community impact remains at the forefront. Our proactive stance reflects a dedication to staying responsive, relevant, and resilient in the face of a changing landscape.

VASWS- ANNUAL REPORT 2022-2023 (fully signed)

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VASWS AGM 2023

Voluntary Action South West Surrey is pleased to announce that our Annual General Meeting will take place on Tuesday 28th November at 14:00 via Microsoft Teams.

The meeting is open for anyone to attend, and you can enter the meeting via the following Microsfoft Teams link: Click here to join the meeting

The agenda for the meeting is as follows:

  1. Welcome and apologies
  2. Approval of the minutes of the AGM of 29th November 2022
  3. Consideration of the Report of the Directors
  4. Consideration and, if thought fit, approval of the accounts of the Charity for the financial year ending 31st March 2022 and the report of the auditors
  5. Election of Directors
  6. Appointment of Auditors
  7. Any other business

We look forward to seeing attendees at the meeting.

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VASWS Conference 2023


Our Voluntary Action South West Surrey 2023 Conference, themed ‘Recovery’ will be a day full of interesting discussion and debate, with a line-up of expert speakers and workshop presenters.

Date: 4th April 2023
Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm
Location: Rik Medlik Building, University of Surrey
Tickets: £25

The event will give everyone the chance to explore the impact that the pandemic has had on the charity and voluntary sector and how we have had to adapt our working practices to reflect the change in society.

There will be lots of different workshops for delegates to take part in, both in the morning and afternoon, plus an opportunity to visit our marketplace – a space where delegates will have a chance to meet an array of businesses whose services support the voluntary sector. Plus freeparking and a sandwich lunch included with your ticket.

Speakers include:

Dr Priya Singh, Chair Designate of the Frimley ICS, Deputy Chair and FTSU NED of Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, Chair of the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) and executive director of a medical mutual provident fund with charitable status
Maria Zealey, Surrey Welfare Rights Unit
David Rose, Wellbeing through Volunteering
Jo Woodhams, Green Social Prescribing – How Nature Connection Supports Recovery

Workshops include:

Explore Refresh Express / Art for All (Afternoon only)
Social Prescribing
Encouraging young people (19-25) to volunteer
Fraud – Prevention is better than cure
Wellbeing Exercise (Morning Only)
Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Support
“Friends Against Scams” Let’s all work together
Reenergising the community after a national crisis
Action for Carers Surrey
Zero Carbon Guildford

View the full programme and to book your place go to:

Eventbrite

We look forward to seeing you there.

Voluntary Action South West Surrey is Registered Charity Number: 1116293 | Registered Company Number: 05841344 | Registered Office: 39 Castle Street | Guildford | GU1 3UQ

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