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Asthma + LungUK

Mission Statement

Our mission is to drive the transformation of lung health. We strive for a world where lung health is prioritised through better understanding, research, treatment and support.

Therefore we fund cutting-edge research, and provide advice and support for the 12 million people who will get a lung condition during their lifetime.

We also campaign for clean air and better NHS diagnosis and treatment. 

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Circles South East

Mission Statement

The object of the charity is to relieve the needs and promote the rehabilitation, treatment, education and care of persons who have committed, or who are likely to commit offences, particularly sexual offenses, against others, and the families of such persons and others affected by such offences.

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Crossroads Care Surrey

LOOKING TO GIVE SOMETHING BACK?

 

We at Crossroads Care Surrey have a variety of voluntary roles available.    

 

Crossroads Care is Surrey's leading charity providing respite care support to Carers. We've been working across Surrey for over 30 years, with our core purpose being to improve the quality of life of unpaid carers and those they are caring for. 

 

COVID-19 Emergency Response

As a result of Coronavirus, Crossroads swiftly implemented a response by providing essential shopping and prescription collection services to carers and to other vulnerable people that were isolated at home. We provided regular wellbeing calls to check in on people to see how they were coping and to offer support with shopping. We're now developing a volunteer based Outreach Support and Telephone Befriending with Digital Tech project largely in response to Covid, but which enable us to continue to support people who need it with shopping and prescription collections, and also with support in learning and using digital technology.  We are seeking new volunteers who are interested in providing Outreach Support and / or Telephone or Digital Befriending.

 

As an Outreach Support Volunteer you would support people living in the same borough as yourself with shopping and prescription collections. We would provide you with appropriate PPE and pay any related fuel costs.  

 

As a Befriender you would support carers and other older people, or those being cared for, who are feeling isolated and alone and who would benefit from having someone to speak to simply to chat about life, the weather, local services and events etc. We're interested in hearing from volunteers who are relatively IT savvy and would be able to connect to our Cloud based phone system to make telephone or virtual calls to clients. We'd also like volunteers to get involved with an exciting new Befriending with digital tech project, through which you would be able to support people in learning to use, or building confidence in using laptops, smart phones and tablets. Even if you're not computer savvy, but would benefit from being a befriender yourself, please get in touch.

 

We are also now looking for people that are interested in supporting the development of the charity as a Trustee. We are looking for people with relevant and transferrable skills in keys areas including accounting & finance, HR & culture, marketing & fundraising and operations.  Find out more and apply through our website at https://crossroadscaresurrey.org.uk/about-us/#trustee

 

And we are always looking for people that are interested in other volunteering roles, including by offering support in care or club settings, in the community, with fundraising, or in the head office.

 

If you are interested in becoming part of our Surrey wide team and being involved in providing support to your community, please email us at enquiries@crossroadscaresurrey.org.uk to request a volunteer pack.

 

We'd love to hear from you... if you have a good understanding of what it's like to be a carer and are looking to give something back through volunteering.

Mission Statement

Crossroads Care Surrey is an established charity of over 30 years, offering a range of support services to carers and the people for whom they care.  We are committed to supporting people at an earlier stage in their care journey and recognise there can be a considerable length of time between a person needing some care and support periodically and them needing full time, round-the-clock care.

 

 

Community Support Volunteers will support Crossroads Care Surrey by providing the delivery of essential shopping for cared for people and carers that are struggling with the weekly shop or collecting prescriptions. With access to your own vehicle, you will receive requests made by the Community Support Co-ordinator to complete a shopping trip to help the people Crossroads Care Surrey support in your community.  

 

Befriending Volunteers will support befriending service to the people we support, enabling them to benefit from knowing there is someone there to listen, understand, be their friend and check in on their wellbeing. Calls could last anything from 10 minutes to half an hour and you will need to ensure that you can listen with understanding and patience and then respond appropriately.

 

Our Companion Volunteers provide visits upwards of 1 and a half hours.  Companionship visits are generally provided by our team of volunteers and are geared up towards people in the early stages of their caring journey, and their loved ones who do not – at this stage – require round-the-clock or specialist support.

 

We're also looking for new Trustee's to join us now, so if you're interested in supporting us in leading the development of respite services for carers in Surrey, please enquire through our website www.crossroadscaresurrey.org.uk

 

We are also always looking for people that are interested in other volunteering roles, including by offering support in care or club settings, in the community or in the head office.

 

If you are interested in becoming part of our Surrey wide team and being involved in providing support to your community, please email us at enquiries@crossroadscaresurrey.org.uk to request a volunteer pack.

 

We'd love to hear from you... if you have a good understanding of what it's like to be a carer and are looking to give something back through volunteering.

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Girlguiding Surrey West - Herons Wey Campsite (Farnham)

If you are looking for volunteering opportunities in the outdoors, then Herons Wey Campsite is the place for you!  On any day, regardless of the weather it is a fantastic place to spend time with the camping areas spread across 35 acres of grassland.  We also have 2 large areas of native woodlands covering a further 17 acres which are bordered by the river Wey.

Whether you are looking for a regular or one-off volunteering experience, we have lots of tasks which we need help with.  We also welcome applications from corporate volunteer groups who would like to undertake an outdoor based service project in their local community.

In addition we are also looking for a few people who are interested in getting involved with the Site Management Committee; a team that hold the overall responsibility for running the site.

We offer flexible volunteering opportunities and the opportunities listed give an idea of the areas where we need help managing the site and facilities, please do get in touch if you would like any further information.

Herons Wey is in a remote location and own transport is required.

Mission Statement

Herons Wey Campsite is owned by Girlguiding Surrey West and managed by volunteers.  The campsite and residential facilities welcome members of Girlguiding, the Trefoil Guild, Scouting, uniformed organisations, charitable groups, and other youth organisations including Schools/Educational and Duke of Edinburgh groups for overnight/residential stays and day bookings. 

Girlguiding is the largest organisation for girls and young women in the UK.  The aim is to sustain and promote a stimulating and enjoyable programme of activities.  These will help girls and young women develop their potential and enable them to play an active role in their community.

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Guildford Borough Council - Community Wellbeing Team

Mission Statement

Do you love gardening? Do you like helping those in your community? Then we have the perfect project for you!

 

We are looking for volunteers to help those in their local community, who are not able to upkeep their gardens. We are aiming to start the project in Merrow during the Springtime. This is a pilot project and in the future, we would love for it to be rolled out across all the wards of Guildford.

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Guildford Club for Disabled

Mission Statement

Guildford Club for Disabled provides social support for the physically disabled which results in additional needs and requirements.  The Club strives to provide wide ranging entertainment that caters for most age groups and their tastes.

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Guildford Health Walks

Mission Statement

The goal of Guildford Health Walks is that everyone will have access to a short, free and friendly health walk within easy reach of where they live, to help them become and stay active; and we couldn't do this without all the amazing volunteers that make our health walks possible. 

From volunteer walk leaders and assistants, volunteers do a fantastic job in supporting and developing the national Walking for Health initiative. I'd love for you to be a part of that too!

Guildford Health Walks currently has five walk groups in Guildford. The groups are: Boxgrove Park, Merrow Down, Shalford, Shere, Spectrum leisure centre, Worplesdon and Whitmoor Common.

The walks are aimed at people recovering from illness, or people wanting to get a bit more active.

Leading walks is a fun way of giving something back to your local community. You will make new friends and discover lovely outdoor places. 

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Home-Start Guildford

Mission Statement

"There for parents when they need us most, because childhood can't wait"

Parents Supporting Other Parents - a simple idea that really works!

Home-Start Guildford has been supporting local families across the Guildford Borough for over 25 years. 

We're a non-judgemental organisations that helps local parents who are struggling, for any reason. Some of those reasons may include; multiple births, mental health, an abusive partner, isolation, mental or physical handicap, or the pressure that loss of employment brings to a family.

 

What we do

Our charity provides a preventative service that aims to support families who are struggling by offering regular volunteer support to parents with at least one child under the age of 5, usually referred to us by Health Visitors.

We provide one-to-one support for parents:
Our volunteers visit the family’s home for a couple of hours every week.  They tailor-make their support to the needs of the parents and children. Volunteers are very committed and will keep visiting until the youngest child turns five or starts school, or until the parents feel they can stand on their own two feet.  Parents and volunteers often develop a deeply trusting relationship which can lead to powerful change within the family.

We also run two family groups for referred families, one in the Pirbright Community Centre and the other in the Guildford Family Group, Hazel Avenue.

 

Our values

  • We offer families choice
  • We work in partnership - with each other, with families and with other agencies
  • We work in a spirit of openness, encouragement and enjoyment
  • We are flexible and responsive to the needs of families

 

Volunteering Opportunities 

There are several ways that you can help in a voluntary capacity:

  • by supporting a family as a Home-Visiting Volunteer
  • by helping at one of our Family Groups
  • by joining the Trustee Board
  • by becoming a Friend of Home-Start Guildford
  • by supporting us as a Digital / Office Volunteer

Please see the volunteer roles listed for more detail.

 

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Could you be a Home-Visiting Volunteer?

Become a Home Visiting Volunteer and Make a Difference

Home Visiting Volunteers come from many different backgrounds and vary in age but all are either parents themselves or have parenting experience and are carefully selected for their friendliness and understanding.  They provide informal, friendly emotional support and practical help to families. Whether it’s holding a baby so mum can shower, playing with toddlers so a parent can rest, or simply being a listening ear - your time and empathy can change lives.

All our home visiting volunteers attend a preparation course, undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide two references before being matched with a family who they will visit once a week, for approximately 2-3 hours.

 

Why Volunteer With Us?

  • 🤝 Make a real difference in your local community
  • 🎓 Free training and ongoing support
  • 🚗 Travel expenses reimbursed
  • 🧠 Learn new skills and build confidence
  • 💬 Join a warm, supportive volunteer network
  • 🎉 Enjoy social events and specialist talks

 

Requirements and Commitment:

  • You must be a parent or have parenting experience
  • As a Home-Start volunteer you will support a family by visiting them at home for around two to three hours once a week
  • You should be able to commit at least one year of your time to Home-Start
  • You should have a non-judgmental attitude and understand about the pressures of bringing up a family
  • Be able to attend our free Volunteer Preparation Course with other new volunteers
  • Have an understanding of and abide by our Confidentiality and Safeguarding policies
  • Be able to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check

 

We’ll support you every step of the way - with training, supervision, and thoughtful matching to a family who will benefit from your unique experience.

Volunteers take their own individual skills and experience to the families they visit. Talking and listening can empower families to overcome their difficult situations. Visits might include holding the baby while mum has a shower, playing with twin toddlers while mum has a sleep, taking parents shopping and showing them how to budget, being a listening ear to relieve isolation, modelling positive parenting and play.

What we offer you:

  • An ongoing commitment to help volunteers fulfil their roles to the best of their ability
  • Comprehensive and up-to-date information about Home-Start
  • Individual interview with one of our co-ordinators before commencing training
  • Free initial training before you commence as a home-visiting volunteer
  • Opportunities for regular ongoing training
  • Appropriate support and supervision, both individually and at volunteer support group meetings
  • A thorough matching service when matching volunteers to new families 
  • Re-imbursement of travel expenses
  • Annual volunteer social events 

 

If you would like to find out more, to make an enquiry, please fill in an application and someone will be in touch with you. 

 

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Digital Content & Media Volunteer

Help Home-Start Guildford raise awareness of our work with local families by supporting our digital presence. This is not a family-facing role – instead, you’ll be helping our small team by creating simple social media content, keeping information up to date, and helping us share stories and events with the wider community.

You’ll be supported by the Business & Administration Manager, who will guide priorities, approve posts, and provide support.

What the role involves

(Tasks are optional, flexible, and matched to the volunteer’s interests)

  • Helping to maintain a warm, consistent presence on our social media channels
  • Sharing posts from partner organisations, funders, and local community groups, adding a short caption where appropriate
  • Creating simple posts in Canva or similar tools — quotes, photos, news, events, volunteer spotlights
  • Updating small sections of our website (training will be provided)
  • Attending occasional events to take photographs or short video clips
  • Creating short promotional reels or videos about our services
  • Uploading short videos to YouTube and sharing them appropriately
  • Helping to keep our online information accurate and up to date

What the role does not include

  • Providing support to families
  • Communicating directly with families or volunteers about support matters
  • Running any digital activities independently of staff oversight

Who this role suits

  • Someone creative who enjoys social media or simple design
  • Someone who wants experience in digital communications or marketing
  • Anyone who wants to support local families but prefers a behind-the-scenes role
  • Students looking for portfolio pieces, or people looking to gain workplace skills

Time commitment

Flexible – typically 1–2 hours per week, but open for discussion.  Following an induction and short period of office based working, much of the role could be done remotely if preferred.

 

Training and Support:

  • Volunteers are the heart of Home-Start Guildford. In joining our dedicated and friendly team, you will:
  • receive a full induction
  • meet other likeminded people
  • meet regularly with, and be supported by, one of our members of staff
  • have access to training activities including specialist speakers
  • be invited to volunteer social events (including a free Christmas Lunch event)
  • receive regular updates and newsletters

All our volunteers are required to sign the Safeguarding and Protecting Children Code of Conduct, which is introduced to volunteers as part of their induction and indicates that they fully understand and are committed to Home-Start’s Policy and procedures for Safeguarding and Protecting Children.

All volunteers are also required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring check, at a level relevant to the position.

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Home-Start in Waverley

Mission Statement

What we do

Home-Start helps families with young children deal with whatever life throws at them. We support parents as they learn to cope, improve their confidence and build better lives for their children. The benefits of our support include improved health and well being and better family relationships.

We provide one-to-one support for parents
Our volunteers visit the family’s home for a couple of hours every week.  They tailor-make their support to the needs of the parents and children. Volunteers are very committed and will keep visiting until the youngest child turns five or starts school, or until the parents feel they can stand on their own two feet.  Parents and volunteers often develop a deeply trusting relationship which can lead to powerful change within the family.

We also run social events for families.

Our values

- We offer families choice
- We work in partnership - with each other, with families and with other agencies,
- We work in a spirit of openness, encouragement and enjoyment
- We are flexible and responsive to the needs of families.

Why it matters

The five years between birth and school are vital for a child’s development. What goes on inside a family during these years strongly determines the opportunities and life chances children have. Children who are raised in a stable, loving, family environment are more likely to have a positive and healthy future. But being a parent isn’t easy and sometimes life can get in the way. Circumstances throw you off course and everything else can take a back seat. A young child caught up in this can miss out on the love, routine and stimulation that are so vital for their future.  Home-Start works because our volunteers are parents. They understand how hard it can be.  They work alongside parents, in their own homes, to help them cope with the stresses and strains of life and make sure they have the skills, time and strength they need to nurture their children.

Our vision

Home-Start wants to see a society in which every parent has the support they need to give their children the best possible start in life.

Home-Start in Waverley  is a voluntary organisation that helps families with at least one child under 5 years who are finding life difficult.  We believe that a little help early on, is more valuable than a lot of help later, when things are going seriously wrong.

By helping early on with a word of advice or help to find independence, young children will have a better start in life, and have a better chance to turn out as productive and responsible citizens. We know that parenting is not easy.

Home-Start is a non-judgemental organisation, and helps any parent who is struggling, for any reason. Some of those reasons may include; multiple births, an abusive partner, isolation, mental or physical handicap, or the pressure that loss of employment brings to a family.

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Oakleaf Enterprise

Mission Statement

Oakleaf has been helping the community to manage its mental health since 1995. Following the 1990 Care in the Community Act, the occupational therapy unit from the old Victorian hospital at Brookwood relocated to Guildford. The charity was registered in 1997 and has been led by our Chief Executive Clive Stone since then.

 

Our Vision: People are empowered to manage their mental health and wellbeing and are supported to achieve their goals.

 

Our Mission: To transform lives through the provision of support, training, and wellbeing activities, building new futures with adults managing their mental health.

 

Our Values: Respect, Empathy, Support, Inclusivity, Excellence and Integrity.

Volunteer Opportunities

Activity Volunteer Opportunity

Oakleaf are looking for volunteers to run activities with clients. 

Oakleaf Enterprise is a Mental Health Charity based in Guildford.  We support adults with their ill-mental health. We do this through three main pathways: work-related training, wellbeing activities and counselling.  

We are continuing to expand our activity offerings and would love to recruit some volunteers to help us run them.  If you have an hour a week, and a skill/passion you think our clients would benefit from let us know!

An understanding and compassionate nature towards ill-mental health is essential and a DBS check will be required. 

If you'd love the chance to share your skills, interact and help our clients then please do get in touch for more information. 

Client Services: Client-Services@Oakleaf-Enterprise.org

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Adhoc Fundraising Event Volunteers

Oakleaf are always looking for volunteers to assist with our Fundraising Activities. 

Oakleaf Enterprise is a Mental Health Charity based in Guildford.  We support adults with their ill-mental health. We do this through three main pathways: work-related training, wellbeing activities and counselling.  

Whether its our annual quiz night, a fire-walk, a dinner dance, a community awareness event we are continuing to expand our volunteer database and would love to recruit some volunteers to help us execute our events.  If you have a free evening once in a while and would like to support your local Mental Health Charity let us know!

Please contact our Community & Events Fundraising Manger: JaneFelton@Oakleaf-Enterprise.org

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Volunteer At Reception Welcome Desk

We currently have vacancies for volunteer receptionists to assist us with an immediate start.   

Full reception training will be given and appropriate safeguarding adults and GDPR training. 

We will require an Enhanced DBS check which Oakleaf will arrange.

Overview:

Provide general reception support for Oakleaf overseen by the client services manager.

Greet visitors and clients to the building, assisting with general enquiries and directing them to the correct service or department.

Ensure visitors sign in and sign out of the building so that Oakleaf are aware who is in the building at all times.

Monitor visitor movements whilst they are on site.

Receiving external telephone calls and transfer to appropriate staff member, message taking and provide  information regarding Oakleaf services.

Monitor staff Outlook calendars for whereabouts.

Being aware of and promoting Oakleaf services to new visitors and handing out promotional literature where appropriate.

Keeping hard copies of Oakleaf referral forms on reception to hand out to visitors enquiring about becoming an Oakleaf client, for them to take away and complete a daily appointment schedule for client activities, counselling appointments and maintenance visits is available each morning on reception.

Take card payments for services such as counselling and record each transaction.

Keep the reception folder updated with changes to staff and extension numbers.

Keep the reception area clean and tidy.

Monitor the car park to prevent blocking in.

Assist with adhoc administrative tasks.

Replenish supply of activities calendars in reception.

General:

Ensure maintenance of a safe and efficient working environment in accordance with current Health and Safety legislation including the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, COSHH Regulations, Environmental Health and EC Directives.

Operate robust and safe levels of practice in regard to lone working.

Perform any other reasonable duties as may be requested by the chief executive.

This job description is an indicator of general areas of responsibility and will be amended in accordance with the changing needs of the organisation in consultation with the post holder.

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Gardening volunteer

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Gardening volunteer mowing a lawn

Oakleaf are looking for volunteers to work in our Horticulture department with our team leaders and clients. 

Oakleaf Enterprise is a Mental Health Charity based in Guildford.  We support adults with their ill-mental health. We do this through three main pathways: work-related training, wellbeing activities and counselling.  

We operate a Gardening service, as a social enterprise, as a way of providing vocational training and work experience for our clients and volunteers. Our services raise funds to help keep Oakleaf operating. If you enjoy working in the open air, with a friendly team, and you have a day, or a half day, available per week, please get in touch.

An understanding and compassionate nature towards ill-mental health is essential. 

Horticulture Administrator: beatricecurtis@oakleaf-enterprise.org

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Police Care UK

Mission Statement

Police Care UK is a charity for serving and veteran police officers and staff, volunteers, and their families who have suffered any physical or psychological harm as a result of policing.

We are independent of the police service, and are funded entirely by donations and fundraising – we receive no money from government or forces for our work.

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Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre - RASASC Guildford

Mission Statement

To provide a clear, accessible pathway for Surrey-based survivors of rape and sexual abuse, through confidential and specialist person-centred services. To work to reduce perceived stigmas associated with rape and sexual abuse through education and awareness raising.

Support Line Volunteers

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Royal Surrey Charity (Guildford)

Our mission

We are working to deliver exceptional care in a welcoming and safe environment for patients at Royal Surrey Hospital.

From providing state of the art equipment and redeveloping wards, to investing in staff development and funding innovative research, our patients are at the heart of everything we do.

Working collaboratively with medical and support staff, we fund projects that make the biggest impact on the 260,000 people we treat each year – from babies, to children and young adults, to older people.

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Hospital sales volunteers needed!

Stall volunteers needed! Can you lend a hand?

We are looking for some enthusiastic volunteers to get stuck in with our internal hospital sales throughout the year!

This role will involve coming in and supervising one of the stalls we regularly hold on the ground floor of the hospital e.g selling books, cakes, children's toys etc. You will be handling donations and telling members of the public about the charity as they visit the stall. 

This role would suit you if you like variety and are positive, collaborative and really want to get involved with your local hospital and community!

By helping to raise money and awareness for The Royal Surrey County Hospital Charity you are helping to ensure that patients at the Royal Surrey County Hospital receive exceptional care in a welcoming and safe environment.

This role can be flexible around your schedule, so please get in touch if you are interested! 

If you are interested in helping Royal Surrey County Hospital Charity, please complete the online application form & we will be in touch!

 

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Collection Tin Co-ordinators needed!

We are looking for some enthusiastic volunteers to become collection tin coordinators to help run our collection tin programmes in the local community  throughout the year! Could you help us?

We are primarily looking for volunteers in the following locations:

  • Guildford
  • Godalming
  • West Clandon
  • Elstead
  • Farnborough
  • Farnham

However, please do get in touch if you are interested and live elsewhere. We will try our best to make arrangements to support your volunteering in your local community.

This role will involve:

  • Liaising with shops, businesses and offices in your area to ask them to keep an RSCH Charity collection tin in a prominent place.
  • Collecting full tins and supplying new ones.
  • Counting and banking the collected money and recording it accurately, and completing simple reports so you can keep track of how they’re doing.
  • Informally discussing other ways the business may support our work (for example, if one of their employees wants to run a marathon for us) and passing leads to us.

This role would suit you if you are organised, honest, confident, collaborative, have good local knowledge and really want to get involved with your local hospital and community!

By helping to raise money and awareness for The Royal Surrey County Hospital Charity you are helping to ensure that patients at the Royal Surrey County Hospital receive exceptional care in a welcoming and safe environment. Fundraising is vital to support our work and collection tins in your local community are a valuable asset in helping us to do just that.

You may need to be able to travel locally, whether by car or public transport. All reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed, according to the NHS Travel and Subsistence Policy.

You will be supported by the fundraising team and will have guidance on the role and NHS volunteering process.

This role can be flexible around your schedule and the amount of time you spend depends on how large an area you’d like to cover, so please get in touch if you are interested! 

If you are interested in helping Royal Surrey County Hospital Charity, please complete the online application form & we will be in touch!

 

 

 

 

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External Community Events Volunteers

Each year we organise and attend lots of external events out and about in the community and need volunteers to support these.

From selling new and second goods at our community pop up charity shops, attending show's and festivals to supporting our annual Stride for Cancer Care sponsored care, serving walkers with snacks and drinks at the aid stations to cheering people over the finishing line and handing out medals, your support is vital and we could not do all that we do without the wonderful support of volunteers.

If you would be interested in joining us to help support our events programme please get in touch!

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Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey

Mission Statement

Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey is an inclusive organisation dedicated to enabling and empowering people who are Deaf, hard of hearing, blind, partially sighted and deafblind. We champion independence, where people thrive in their communities and achieve their aspirations.

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South West Surrey Domestic Abuse Outreach Service

Mission Statement

South West Surrey Domestic Abuse Service (SWSDA) supports anyone affected by domestic abuse living in the boroughs of Guildford and Waverley.

We provide free, confidential and independent advice, skilled practical help and ongoing emotional support and information. We have helped thousands of survivors living in our local communities to feel empowered and informed to live a life free from domestic abuse harm.

Volunteer Roles

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SSAFA The Armed Forces Charity

Mission Statement

SSAFA, the Armed Forces Charity is a trusted source of support for serving personnel, veterans and their families in a time of need. We provide practical, emotional, and financial support to those who are serving or have ever served in the Royal Navy, the British Army and the Royal Air Force, and their families.  

We're ready to help you and your family, whenever and wherever you need us.

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Streetlight UK

Supporting and Empowering women involved in prostitution to build a new life

Streetlight UK provides specialist support services for women involved in prostitution across Surrey, Sussex and London. We support women and help them overcome the challenges that limit their choices: such as lack of education and training, lack of employment opportunities, as well as the physical and emotional barriers before them.

Our aims are:

  • to seek womens emotional, physical, spiritual, mental and economic well-being,
  • to promote social inclusion; breaking the cycle of crisis and reducing loneliness,
  • to raise public awareness and promote an understanding of the issues surrounding sexual exploitation in the wider community,
  • to respect a personal choices, leading to an individual approach for all support given,
  • and above all else, 
  • to empower women to exit prostitution where they wish to do so and support them in sustaining a new life.

Streetlight UK is, at its heart, an organization motivated by its Christian faith. However, no one is excluded from any part of the organisation based on any faith and beliefs they may or may not hold. What truly matters to us is a compassionate approach and a desire to help those stuck in this cycle of abuse.

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Surrey Appropriate Adult Volunteer Service

 SURREY APPROPRIATE ADULT VOLUNTEER SCHEME

 

Are you looking for a challenge?  Do you have some spare time?  Do you want to give something back to your community?  Is justice important to you and do you like to see fair play?

 

If your answer is ‘yes’ to any of the above you may want to become an Appropriate Adult.

 

The Appropriate Adult Service offers support to vulnerable adults and young people who find themselves detained in Police custody. Being an Appropriate Adult is a challenging, fulfilling and rewarding role.  The service SAAVS offer is 24 hour 365 days per year and each volunteer owns a regular weekly slot of between 6 and 8 hours.

 

What will be expected of me?

 

You don’t need previous knowledge of legal procedures or social work. The role of the Appropriate Adult is not to provide legal advice but to offer impartial support and be a friendly face in the absence of a family member or carer to people who may be feeling frightened, bewildered, and confused in an unfamiliar situation.  As an Appropriate Adult you’ll join our team of volunteers and will be on call at times to suit you. You will be available to answer a call to custody in a swift and professional manner and have access to reliable transport.  You will offer vital support to those who need it when they need it most.

 

What sort of person becomes an Appropriate Adult?

 

All sorts of people become Appropriate Adults and bring different skills to the team. Two things they all have in common is an excellent ability to communicate and a willingness to donate their free time to SAAVS. 

 

 

Mission Statement

This scheme provides for an adult to be present when a juvenile or vulnerable adult is being interviewed in custody, when a parent or other representative is not available. The volunteers are all trained and ready to attend the police station at any time. This scheme is so successful that it has been the recipient of a number of prestigious awards and is now the only provider of this service to Surrey. The scheme is funded through Surrey Youth Justice Team and Surrey County Council's Mental Health Team.

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Your Sanctuary

Mission Statement

Your Sanctuary works to prevent domestic abuse and undo the damage it causes to individuals, families and communities.  We provide direct services to women, men and children affected by domestic abuse as well as prevention, advocacy and education programmes.  Our clients come from diverse communities, sexual orientations, religions, ethnicities, socio-economic and age groups. 

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