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 – 3.30pm 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: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/vasws-recovery-conference-2023-tickets-537473195797 We look forward to seeing you there.