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Abbeyfield Pirbright & District Society Ltd
Mission Statement
Located in the heart of the village of Pirbright, Cunningham House offers a home to nine older independent individuals.
Part of the Abbeyfield Society, we exist to help those who have come to the stage in their lives when living alone becomes a daunting and isolating experience.
Cunningham House enables residents to maintain their independence in the comfort and privacy of their own ensuite room, with the opportunity to enjoy the company of others over delicious home cooked meals and social activities.
We have three paid members of staff, and a friendly and involved volunteers serving as committee members, gardeners and visitors.
General Interests
Age UK Surrey
Mission Statement
Age UK Surrey aims to:
- promote the wellbeing of older people in Surrey
- improve public awareness of issues concerning ageing
- influence public policy to meet the needs of older people
- work with other agencies in the provision of relevant services for older people
If you have the time - however little - there are so many ways in which you can help.
The rewards are great. You will use your skills, meet new people, have fun and find it very, very rewarding. You can be sure that the time you give is making a positive difference to older people in the community.
Handyman Person Needed for Our Haslemere Charity Shop
Income Generation Trustee to Join our Board
Trustee Role Description
Our trustees play a vital role in making sure that Age UK Surrey achieves its core purpose. They oversee the overall management and administration of the charity. They also ensure that Age UK Surrey has a clear strategy and that our work and goals are in line with our vision:
For people to improve their wellbeing and independence to get the most from later life.
Just as importantly, they support and challenge the executive team to enable Age UK Surrey to grow and thrive, and through this, achieve our aims.
Board members have a collective responsibility. This means that trustees always act as a group and not as individuals.
Duties:
• Support and provide advice on Age UK Surrey’s purpose, vision, goals and
activities.
• Approve operational strategies and policies, and monitor and evaluate their
implementation.
• Oversee our financial plans and budgets and monitor and evaluate
progress.
• Ensure the effective and efficient administration of our charity.
• Ensure that key risks are being identified, monitored and controlled effectively.
• Review and approve our financial statements.
• Provide support and challenge to our CEO in the exercise of their delegated authority.
• Keep up to date about changes in our operating environment.
• Contribute to regular reviews of our governance. Attend Board and Committee meetings, adequately prepared to contribute to discussions.
• Use independent judgment, acting legally and in good faith to promote and protect
our interests, to the exclusion of your own personal and/or any third party interests.
• Contribute to the broader promotion of our objects, aims and reputation by applying your skills, expertise, knowledge and contacts.
There will be times when the trustees will need to be actively involved beyond Board meetings. This may involve scrutinising board papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, presenting externally, or other issues in which the trustee has special expertise.
What we are looking for:
We are looking for people willing to bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role and who will broaden the diversity of thinking on our board.
You do not need previous governance experience – we will provide a full induction and training.
Personal skills and qualities:
• Willingness and ability to understand and accept your responsibilities and liabilities as a trustee and to act in the best interests of Age UK Surrey.
• Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good, independent judgement
and work effectively as a board member.
• Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussion.
• A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Enthusiasm for our vision and mission.
• Willingness to lead according to our values.
• Commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity,
objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
Terms of office:
• Trustees are appointed for a 3 year term of office, renewal for 1 further term to a
maximum of 6 years.
• This is a voluntary position, but reasonable expenses are reimbursed.
Time commitment:
• Attending quarterly Board meetings as well as committee meetings throughout the year. Currently meetings are held in person at the Clockhouse Centre, Milford, Godalming.
• Attending annual staff/trustee meetings and ad hoc meetings as required.
• Completing safeguarding training and induction training as required.
Areas of expertise/ experience relevant to Age UK Surrey are:
Income Generation
Fundraising
Governance
Finance and accounting
Social welfare/care
Operating a community hub
Human Resources
Digital communications/ IT
Marketing/ public relations
Strategic Planning
Monitoring and evaluating performance
Legislation relating to Age UK Surrey
Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
Knowledge of the sector
Check In and Chat / Telephone Befriending Volunteer
VOLUNTEER ROLE: Check in and Chat Volunteer
As people get older, some may find they spend more time on their own. This can sometimes feel lonely, boring and lacking in social interaction.
Our volunteer Check in and Chat service is for older people so they can enjoy chatting with someone over the phone, all from the comfort of their home with a weekly 30-minute chat at a time which suits both volunteer and older person.
You will be matched with a person who has similar interests to you.
As a Check in and Chat volunteer you can make a difference to the wellbeing of an older person's life.
Hours: 30 minutes a week at your convenience at an agreed time with your elderly telephone friend
Supported by: Befriending Team
Location: Surrey
Main Duties: Making time for a 30-minute call at a mutually agreed day and time each week. Being kind and respectful to your telephone friend. A commitment to volunteering with us for several months or longer Agreeing to our volunteer terms and conditions.
Personal Qualities: You enjoy a good phone call You have patience, empathy and understanding
Skills: Excellent listening skills Have empathy for older people The ability to value and respect others’ opinions and beliefs
References/ID: The role requires two references. Please provide a copy (or equivalent) of your photo-driving license (or equivalent) via scan/i-photo with your volunteer registration form via email to Volunteer Lead / Volunteer@ for minimal ID purposes.
To find out more, click on the "Fill in an Application" box and I will get back to you.
Debra
Volunteer Administrator for Happy Feet project/service in Clockhouse Centre, Milford GU8 5EZ
We are looking for a Volunteer to join us as a Happy Feet Administrator – at our The Clockhouse Community Centre, Chapel Lane, Milford, GU8 5EZ
Wednesday 9am – 2pm, Thursday 12.30 -3.30pm, Friday 9am – midday
This would suit 2 volunteers sharing these hours/days.
You will be supported by: Charlotte Lawrence / Kerry Oakley – our service managers
Main Duties: To welcome patients to our Happy Feet service.
To use a computerized system to log patient attendance, book future appointments and take payment for services. Issue appointment cards. Contact patients to remind them of upcoming appointments. Answer simple patient questions.
Personal Qualities: Cheerful, friendly, compassionate, caring, and excellent communication and organisational skills are essential qualities for this role.
Skills: Confident to use a computer and online systems; Confident to use a phone and make calls; Confident to send and receive emails; Full training and support will be provided to enable candidates to learn these skills, although some tech awareness would be beneficial.
Contact: If you would like more information or to apply for this Volunteer role please contact Debra - Volunteer Manager Email: volunteer@ageuksurrey.org.uk
Welfare Benefits Adviser - Surrey
Working hours: ½ day per week- on average.
Reporting to: Outreach Coordinator
Location: Surrey
Main Duties:
Visiting Older People at home to assist with filling out forms including; Attendance Allowance and Blue Badges.
The role is supported by the Information and Advice team with full training on all benefits for older people.
Desirable Skills:
- Empathy with concerns of older people
- Patience and good listening skills
- Good communication and literacy skills
- Self motivated
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- A commitment to working within the boundaries of Age UK
Expenses: All travel expenses are reimbursed.
For further information please click on the Fill in an Application button.
(Ash, Cranleigh, Farnham, Godalming, Guildford, Haslemere, Mole Valley)
Clockhouse Community Centre Cafe Volunteer - Milford, Godalming
Clockhouse Volunteers Role Profile – Clockhouse Café Volunteer
Location: Chapel Lane, Milford, Godalming GU8 5EZ
The Clockhouse is a social day centre, located in Milford, providing a range of activities for those pre & post retirement – we rely on the help of volunteers in these roles –
Note: all Volunteers have a Discount on food at the Clockhouse Cafe:
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Clockhouse Cafe Volunteers
As a Clockhouse Café Volunteer, you will support the team in creating a warm, welcoming environment for our guests. You will serve food, share a meal with our guests, encourage conversation and help clean up after the meal. Ensuring food is served in a timely and consistent manner and in accordance with food hygiene requirements. You will receive training on the job.
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Hours:
Monday 10.30am to 1.30pm & 1.30pm to 3.00pm
Friday 10.30am to 1.30pm & 1.30pm to 3.00pm
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Benefits
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General:
Volunteers report to the Clockhouse Manager on site
A Basic DBS will be registered at no cost to you
You are able to apply for more than one volunteer role
You will be supported and guided by the staffing team
You will be invited to an online Induction with Age UK Surrey
Please click on the “Fill in an Application Form” box to register your interest
Clockhouse Community Centre Reception / Administration, Milford, Godalming
Location: Chapel Lane, Milford, Godalming GU8 5EZ
The Clockhouse is a social day centre, located in Milford, providing a range of activities for those pre & post retirement – we rely on the help of volunteers in these roles –
Note: all Volunteers have 50% Discount on meals at the Clockhouse:
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Reception Administration Assistant Volunteer
If you would like to gain experience and skills towards a career in office admin, this could be the role for you!
In this role you’ll be able to gain experience in record keeping.
You will learn reception skills, answering calls and will be trained to handle calls on the phone system providing an excellent opportunity to use existing experience or acquiring new skills. |
Hours: Reception: Monday: 10.30am – 12.30pm & 1.30pm to 3.00pm
Administration Thursday: 1pm to 3pm Friday: 1pm to 3pm
enquiries/emails
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Skills
Benefits
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General:
Volunteers report to the Clockhouse Manager on site
A Basic DBS will be registered at no cost to you
You are able to apply for more than one volunteer role
You will be supported and guided by the staffing team
You will fully registered be invited to an Induction with Age UK Surrey and be part of our volunteer team
Please click on “Fill in an Application Form” to register your interest
Trustee's Invited to Join Our Board with Legal/Income Generation/NHS/Digital Marketing Experience
Description
Trustee Role Description
We are looking for Trustees for our Board with senior skills in any of these areas:
Legal Experience
Income Generation
The NHS
Digital Marketing Experience
Our trustees play a vital role in making sure that Age UK Surrey achieves its core purpose. They oversee the overall management and administration of the charity. They also ensure that Age UK Surrey has a clear strategy and that our work and goals are in line with our vision:
For people to improve their wellbeing and independence to get the most from later life.
Just as importantly, they support and challenge the executive team to enable Age UK Surrey to grow and thrive, and through this, achieve our aims.
Board members have a collective responsibility. This means that trustees always act as a group and not as individuals.
Duties:
• Support and provide advice on Age UK Surrey’s purpose, vision, goals and activities.
• Approve operational strategies and policies, and monitor and evaluate their implementation.
• Oversee our financial plans and budgets and monitor and evaluate progress.
• Ensure the effective and efficient administration of our charity.
• Ensure that key risks are being identified, monitored and controlled effectively.
• Review and approve our financial statements.
• Provide support and challenge to our CEO in the exercise of their delegated authority.
• Keep up to date about changes in our operating environment.
• Contribute to regular reviews of our governance. Attend Board and Committee meetings, adequately prepared to contribute to discussions.
• Use independent judgment, acting legally and in good faith to promote and protect our interests, to the exclusion of your own personal and/or any third party interests.
• Contribute to the broader promotion of our objects, aims and reputation by applying your skills, expertise, knowledge and contacts.
There will be times when the trustees will need to be actively involved beyond Board meetings. This may involve scrutinising board papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, presenting externally, or other issues in which the trustee has special expertise.
What we are looking for:
We are looking for people willing to bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role and who will broaden the diversity of thinking on our board.
You do not need previous governance experience – we will provide a full induction and training.
Personal skills and qualities:
• Willingness and ability to understand and accept your responsibilities and liabilities as a trustee and to act in the best interests of Age UK Surrey.
• Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good, independent judgement and work effectively as a board member.
• Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussion.
• A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Enthusiasm for our vision and mission.
• Willingness to lead according to our values.
• Commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity,
objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
Terms of office:
• Trustees are appointed for a 3 year term of office, renewal for 1 further term to a maximum of 6 years.
• This is a voluntary position, but reasonable expenses are reimbursed.
Time commitment:
• Attending quarterly Board meetings as well as committee meetings throughout the year. Currently meetings are held in person at the Clockhouse Centre, Milford, Godalming.
• Attending annual staff/trustee meetings and ad hoc meetings as required.
• Completing safeguarding training and induction training as required.
Areas of expertise/ experience relevant to Age UK Surrey are:
Income Generation
Fundraising
Governance
Finance and accounting
Social welfare / care
Experience / knowledge of the NHS
Operating a community hub
Human Resources
Digital communications / IT
Marketing/ public relations
Strategic Planning
Monitoring and evaluating performance
Legislation relating to Age UK Surrey
Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
Knowledge of the sector
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.
General Interests
Brightwells Gostrey Centre (Farnham)
Sending our warmest and well wishes to you all during this extremely difficult time. Whilst our social centre has sadly closed for the time being, we are still very much here for the older community of Farnham. We have continued to extend our daily meal service, offering a freshly cooked meal at lunch time with the option of a frozen meal for the evening, as well as afternoon tea.
Mission Statement
Brightwells Gostrey has been in the heart of the community for older people for over 30 years. We provide a warm and friendly environment for senior citizens to meet. Offering a variety of vital activities and services including freshly cooked meals, daily activities, craft workshops, grandparent and toddler groups, outings and much more. We are proud to bring a sense of belonging, companionship, fun and enjoyment to those in their golden years.
We also provide a Community Meal Service, ensuring those who need it, regularly receive a nutritious freshly cooked meal and pudding. All dishes are prepared from scratch in our kitchen. However, it is far more than just a meal we are delivering. Our team of volunteers are a friendly face to many, helping to reduce social isolation, something which has become so much more important in the recent months.
General Interests
Brigitte Trust
Mission Statement
The Brigitte Trust is a Queen's Award registered charity offering a free service of emotional support and practical help. The service is offered face-to-face in the home supporting people and their carers when a life-threatening illness such as Cancer or Motor Neurone Disease has been diagnosed.The Brigitte Trust is a trusted partner of Surrey County Council and over 400 referrals are received every year throughout Surrey. More volunteers are needed now to support people who have received a life-limiting diagnosis.
General Interests
Buckinghamshire & Surrey Trading Standards
Mission Statement
The Trading Standards service exists to:
- Protect individuals, communities and businesses from harm and financial loss
- Help business to thrive by maintaining a fair trading environment
- Improve the health and wellbeing of people and communities
- Fulfil our statutory responsibilities to deliver consumer and public protection services across Buckinghamshire and Surrey
Voluntary Roles
Fight Scams Like a Champion
Become a Scam Champion: Educate Your Community!
Do you want to make a real difference in your community? Are you passionate about protecting people from the devastating effects of scams? We're looking for Scam Champions to help us spread awareness and empower people with the knowledge they need to stay safe.
What will you do?
As a Scam Champion, you'll become a community educator, delivering talks or writing articles to help people understand, identify, and avoid scams. You'll be a vital link in tackling the lack of awareness that makes people vulnerable to these financial crimes. We provide all the training you'll need, including a special session on the laws surrounding scams and valuable presentation tips. We also welcome your creative ideas for reaching people in new ways!
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for reliable and detail-conscious individuals who are confident speaking in front of groups. You'll need to be able to follow our guidance to ensure key information is included in your sessions and be able to commit to the sessions you sign up for.
This is a flexible role with no set hours, so you can fit it around your schedule. You can choose when and where you deliver sessions, keeping in mind when local communities are available.
Is this for you?
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Do you enjoy public speaking or writing?
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Are you reliable and committed?
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Are you passionate about helping others?
We would be delighted to have you on our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to build your skills, give back to your community, and help make a real impact.
We welcome applications from students aged 16 and over who are undertaking their Duke of Edinburgh Award. Reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed.
Ready to become a Scam Champion? Apply now and help us protect our communities!
Reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed.
Busbridge & Hambledon Befriending Scheme
Mission Statement
We are a local befriending service connecting volunteers with isolated people for friendship and support in the Busbridge and Hambledon areas.
Loneliness and social isolation has become a huge problem in our nation and on a local level. It can affect people of all ages but perhaps the most vulnerable are our ageing population who may have:
- Problems getting out of the house due to poor mobility
- Health concerns meaning they need more help
- Family who may have moved away, or work full-time
- Loved ones who may have died
Through the Befriending Network we hope that you as volunteers can help us achieve our aim of tackling this issue through friendship, support and social activities with your befriender on a weekly or fortnightly basis.
Care Farnham
Mission Statement
Helping local people in Farnham and surrounding villages get to the doctor and dentist, hospital and optician, physio and chiropody etc appointments.
General Interests
Care for Guildford - supporting your community
Care for Guildford - about us
Care for Guildford - we are a local award winning charity enabling people live independently with dignity. Through our of team of volunteers we
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provide a reliable, caring service taking people to and from essential medical appointments who would otherwise struggle. Our clients often have no-one else to call on, cannot manage public transport or are unable to afford taxis. Many clients have complex health conditions and struggle to attend the appointments they desperately need without our help.
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offer a shopping service that also provides friendly social contact to those living alone, allowing our clients to stay independent and remain in their home.
We are very flexible, no firm commitment is required, allowing us to work around your availability, however limited that maybe be.
If you can offer a friendly face, often at a difficult time in a client’s life - why not consider joining our amazing volunteer team. We promise you will make a real difference to our clients lives.
If any of the roles below are of interest, we would love to hear from you.
Web site: Care for Guildford 
Volunteer with Care for Guildford
Volunteer Driver
Volunteer Driver Role Description
In this vital role supporting our communities, you would use your own vehicle to take up to 3 passengers to a range of different appointments in Guildford and occasionally, further afield. You will be working with adults some of whom may be considered vulnerable, so a firm commitment to safeguarding is essential. You will need to agree to a DBS check for Adults with a request for a check against the barred lists. We will also need you to provide two references as part of our Safer Recruitment process.
A responsible attitude is vital along with a good driving record. Your vehicle should be presentable, fully insured (with a MOT where applicable), road legal and well maintained.
You will receive mileage expenses based on the mileage that you travel from and back to your home at 45p per mile.
You will live within 3 miles of the town centre.
Location
The volunteering will take place in Guildford and occasionally beyond, but you decide when and where you are happy to drive to. It's that flexible.
Volunteer Tasks and Responsibilities:
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happy to be contacted by our appointments co-ordinator regarding journey requests we have received – this could include via WhatsApp messaging - all during weekday office hours.
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being prompt and on time for all pick-ups and drop-offs
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being courteous, friendly and professional at all times
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having a conversation and listening to passenger stories.
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contacting Care for Guildford if you have any questions or concerns.
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letting Care for Guildford know, as soon as possible, if you can no longer undertake a journey
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immediately feeding back any Safeguarding concerns to us
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cash handling with passengers that make a donation towards the cost of their journey
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completing accurate expense claims, submitted on a regular basis. Assistance is available if required.
Time Commitment
This is a fully flexible role, supporting a wide range of passenger journeys. We provide journeys 5 days a week but it is completely up to you when you volunteer and how often. Some of our volunteers only manage to make one trip a month which is not a problem. We will work around you.
We do not charge you for any of the training.
Volunteer Specification
We ask that volunteers are:
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caring, considerate, patient and understanding
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flexible, reliable and helpful
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confident in engaging with all kinds of people in a friendly manner
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want to help people
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able to comply with all policies and procedures in every aspect of the role
Recruitment, Support and Training
All volunteers will be asked to:
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participate in an interview with one of our Trustees
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agree to a DBS check being carried out by us
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participate in any training arranged by Care for Guildford
If you love driving, want to help others in a way that fits in with your other commitments, this role could be for you. Please click below to be taken to our online application form. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call our team on 01483 566635
Volunteer Shopper
What we do…
At Care for Guildford, we operate a shopping service for local housebound residents, mostly older people, who are unable to shop for themselves,. This is only made possible thanks to our team of volunteer shoppers. During 2023, we helped an average of 13 clients living in and around the town, making over 600 shopping trips.
If you love helping others and want to make a difference in the lives of housebound people in your community, this role may suit you.
Volunteer Shopper Role Description
In this vital role you will, not only help clients stay independent and well by doing their shopping, but also enrich your own life with new experiences and friendships.
You will either go shopping for them or you may be asked to arrange and collect online orders and drop them off at their homes. You will be working with adults some of whom may be considered vulnerable, so a firm commitment to safeguarding is essential. You will need to agree to an enhanced DBS check for Adults with a request for a check against the barred lists. We will also need you to provide two references as part of our Safer Recruitment process.
A responsible and caring attitude is vital along with access to a vehicle.
You will receive mileage expenses based on the mileage that you travel from and back to your home at 45p per mile.
Location
The volunteering will take place within a 2 mile radius of Guildford town centre.
Volunteer Tasks and Responsibilities:
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happy to be contacted by our shopping co-ordinator regarding shopping requests we have received - all during weekday office hours.
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being courteous, friendly and professional at all times
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agreeing the shopping list with Client
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go shopping for a Client either in person or using online shopping facilities and drop the shopping off at the Clients home
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letting Care for Guildford know, as soon as possible, if you can no longer undertake a shopping request
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immediately feeding back any Safeguarding concerns to us
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cash handling in some cases with Clients who wish to pay for their shopping in this way
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keeping accurate records
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completing accurate expense claims, submitted on a regular basis.
Time Commitment
The time commitment varies depending on the needs of the person you are matched with and your availability. Generally, we ask for a minimum of one hour per week.
Volunteer Specification
We ask that volunteers are:
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caring, considerate, patient and understanding
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flexible, reliable and helpful
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confident in engaging with all kinds of people in a friendly manner
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motivated to help people
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mindful of infection control and good hygiene at all times
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able to comply with all policies and procedures in every aspect of the role
Recruitment, Support and Training
All volunteers will be asked to:
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participate in an interview with one of our Trustees
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agree to a DBS check being carried out by us
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participate in any training arranged by Care for Guildford
If you love shopping, want to help others, this role could be for you. Please click below to be taken to our online application form. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call our team on 01483 566635
Community Angels Befriending
Responding to loneliness in Guildford
Community Angels are trained befrienders who offer six months of weekly face-to-face support to adults of all ages in Guildford borough struggling with loneliness and/or social isolation.
If you have a couple of free hours a week and enjoy listening and getting to know people, we'd love to hear from you. We provide training to get started (2 x 3 hours sessions), match you carefully with someone to befriend and provide ongoing support while you are volunteering with us.
Hear what our volunteers say on https://youtu.be/5MAb_UVTcc0
Community Angels is one of three projects run by Guildford Town Centre Chaplaincy.
Volunteer opportunities
Cranleigh Village Care
About Us
Cranleigh Village Care
We are a group of volunteers who have been serving the Cranleigh community for over 20 years. We have provided transport for Cranleigh residents who need our support to attend their medical appointments at local surgeries, clinics and hospitals.
Because of Covid restrictions we have been unable to operate since March 2020.
We would love to be able to relaunch our service for existing and new clients as soon as we can because we know that there are local people who are struggling to get to vital appointments because of a lack of transport.
We do have a core of drivers and duty officers (who deal with telephone requests and arrange the transport) who are keen to get started again but we desperately need to find new volunteers to help coordinate the service and we always need more drivers.
Volunteer Roles
Driver
This volunteering opportunity involves taking people in the Cranleigh area to the Health Centre, dentist, hospital etc. Our clients are typically older people who are unable to drive themselves, people with disabilities or people who for various reasons are unable to travel independently to vital appointments.
No regular weekly commitment is required. The emphasis is on flexibility. You decide when you are available and whether you only want to do trips within the Cranleigh area or whether you are willing to go to nearby hospitals such as the Royal Surrey.
You will need to be friendly, patient and enjoy working with people. You will need to have your own car and a clean driving licence.
In return, we will cover your petrol expenses and provide support and an induction session. We practise an Equal Opportunities Policy.
Contact us by clicking the Fill In An Application button if you would like to know more. We look forward to hearing from you.
Duty Officer
Help make the Cranleigh community stronger!
Cranleigh Village Care needs duty officers to take calls from local residents who need help getting to health care and other vital appointments. They then match the request from a list of on call volunteer drivers.
We ask duty officers to be able to commit to doing at least one volunteer shift per month. A shift consists of answering phone calls from 10 am to 12 pm and then spending up to two to three hours to ring drivers followed up by confirming to the client when a lift is arranged so approximately five hours per volunteering session.
You will need friendliness, patience and empathy and you will be helping provide a service for people who would otherwise be unable to attend their appointments.
Full training an on going support is provided..
Our duty officers sometimes combine this role with that of being a volunteer driver. See other role on this page.
To apply please fill in an application and we will get back to you. We look forward to hearing from you.
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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Dyscover
Mission Statement
Dyscover is a charity providing long-term support and opportunities to people with aphasia and their families. Daily sessions are led by professional speech and language therapists and are designed to help people to adjust to living with aphasia. We help our members to develop strategies for communicating, maximise abilities and provide help and support for partners, carers and other family members.
General Interests
Farncombe and Binscombe Good Neighbours
Mission Statement
To offer lifts to elderly residents of Farncombe and Binscombe, or others without their own transport or convenient access to public services. Lifts will typically be to all types of medical appointments..
Clients make modest voluntary contributions towards the cost of the driver's car expenses..
Drivers offer a personal service using their own vehicles. Clients make requests via a mobile number, which is manned on weekdays from 10 to 12 noon, with a message facility
General Interests
Farncombe Day Centre
Mission Statement
To encourage social inclusion by providing a welcoming and stimulating environment in which to meet. To facilitate and promote better health among older people. To enable the elderly to be independent and allow them to enjoy life in their own homes for as long as possible.
The Day Centre provides a range of services which are accessible, affordable and attractive for the elderly of Farncombe and Godalming, including:
Balanced and economical lunches and snacks
Bathing service
Hairdressing
Chiropody
Transport
Recreational activities
Outings and holidays
General Interests
Farnham ASSIST
Mission Statement
Our mission is to support older people living in Farnham to prevent loneliness and isolation. We are here to listen when people wish to talk and them to our events.
Volunteer Roles
Cook / Food Preparation Assistant
As part of our Volunteer Team you will receive regular updates and training, opportunities to attend our events and be rewarded with the appreciation of our clients for whom this may be an essential lifeline.
For monthly weekend lunches for older people: the Cook agrees the menu with the Lunch Coordinator, oversees the cooking and serving of the food and clears up the cooking area. The Food Preparation Assistants help the cook prepare the vegetables etc, serve the lunch and clear the cooking area.
Experience and enjoyment of cooking (particularly for the role of Cook), enjoys working as part of a team, enjoys company. Cooks must hold a food hygiene certificate (training for this will be provided by Farnham ASSIST, if necessary).
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO COMMIT TO ONCE A MONTH. YOU WILL BE ON A ROTA WITH OTHER COOKS
For further information please follow the 'Fill in an application' link.
Farnham
Dining Room Assistant 14+
As part of our Volunteer Team you will receive regular updates and training, opportunities to attend our events and be rewarded with the appreciation of our clients for whom this may be an essential lifeline. All help gratefully received whether once a month or once a year.
Volunteers are needed to help at our monthly weekend lunches for older people.
You will assist with carrying the meals to the tables, clearing the tables, help with the washing up, and help clear up the dining room and the kitchen.
You should be able to work well in a team.
Applications from students (aged 14 and over) undertaking their Duke of Edinburgh Award would be welcome to apply.
For further information please follow the 'Fill in an application' link.
One-to-One Befriender
As part of our Volunteer Team you will receive regular updates and training, opportunities to attend our events and be rewarded with the appreciation of our clients for whom this may be an essential lifeline. All our clients live within 3 miles of Farnham Town Centre. Expenses will be offered for mileage.
Safeguarding training will be organised together with a DBS check.
For further information please follow the 'Fill in an application' link.
Visit a housebound elderly person at home regularly for a chat and a cup of tea.
You will have a caring nature, be a good listener, enjoy chatting to people and are able to give time on a weekly basis.
For further information please follow the 'Fill in an application' link
Farnham Community Farm
Mission Statement
Founded in 2008, Farnham Community Farm—formerly known as Farnham Local Food—is a community-run project powered by volunteer support. Our mission is to provide fresh, locally grown vegetables, produced to organic standards, for people in and around the Farnham area. We also offer volunteering opportunities in a peaceful, welcoming environment.
Here’s what we’re proud of:
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We welcome volunteers of all ages and abilities—whether you’re coming as an individual, with support to learn new skills, or simply to enjoy the calm, open space of the farm.
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We host schools, youth groups (including Cubs, Brownies, and Rainbows), and participants completing Duke of Edinburgh or school volunteering programmes.
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No regular commitment is required—just join us when it suits you. For your first visit, please let us know by emailing: volunteering@farnhamcommunityfarm.com
Our vegetables are as fresh as it gets. Picked the very same day they’re collected, they travel virtually no food miles, helping preserve nutrients often lost in supermarket produce that’s been transported long distances. It’s better for you—and better for the planet.
As with all community projects we always need more help in all areas of our scheme. If you think FCF is something you may enjoy being part of then come along and see us. All ages, all abilities, everyone is welcome. We hope to see you there.
General Interests
Vegetable growing - help with all manner of growing tasks - something to suit all abilities!
Our volunteers help with all manner of growing tasks; we have something to suit all abilities. Things our volunteers get up to in the field include:
Sowing seeds in the polytunnel
Potting on plants
Planting out seedlings in the field
Preparing the soil for planting, using a broad fork and rake
Weeding, tidying and maintaining the crops
Harvesting the crops (Wednesdays and Thursday morning); picking and digging up the veg required that week
Weighing out veg for each member's bag
Building infrastructure (e.g., a shed), creating structures for the children’s area, or repairing wooden items.
Topping up vegetable beds with manure or compost
Tea and lunch breaks are an important part of the day, when we all sit together to chat and enjoy tea, coffee, and biscuits—provided free by the farm.
We welcome volunteers Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm (or 4pm in the winter). All abilities are welcome and we don't ask for any commitment, just come when it suits you. It is good to let us know you are coming on your first visit by sending an email to: volunteering@farnhamcommunityfarm.com
Friday's Family Farm Day
Join us throughout the summer on Friday from 10am-2pm
- Relaxed, free drop-in sessions with no commitment
- For family members of all ages and abilites
- Berry and plum picking and farm jobs for all ages
- Crafts table
- Tea, coffee and biscuits at our morning break, all provided free by the farm
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.
General Interests
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.
Guildford United Reformed Church
Mission Statement
Our Mission is to share God’s love in the community
We aim to be an open, welcoming Christian church
Serving one another and our neighbours
Working for justice and peace in God’s world.
Our faith may be 2000 years old but our thinking is 21st Century.
Whoever you are and wherever you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.
General Interests
Harry Edwards Foundation
Mission Statement
The Harry Edwards Foundation’s mission is to bring spiritual healing to all living things. As well as offering one-to-one healing – in person and over distance – the Harry Edwards Foundation delivers group spiritual healing experiences online through its LIVE Healing Minutes, Healing Circles, Healing for You sessions and group meditations.
Harry Edwards set the bar for Spiritual Healers globally. We continue his legacy and sustain his standards as a centre of excellence for Spiritual Healer Training.
We are proud to train healers to heal as Harry did through our 2-year Diploma.
General Interests
Remote Video Producer
Location: Remote (Work from Home)
Time Commitment: Flexible; events run at a variety of times including Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 10 AM and other monthly events (weekends/evenings).
Minimum Age: 18+
About Us:
The Harry Edwards Healing Sanctuary is a charitable organisation dedicated to holistic healing and well-being. We offer both in-person and online healing events, ensuring accessibility to all.
Role Overview:
We’re looking for tech-savvy volunteers to help run our live online healing events via Zoom and Facebook Live. You’ll ensure smooth streaming, support hosts, and troubleshoot technical issues. No prior experience in healing is needed—just a passion for helping and a knack for technology!
What You’ll Do:
- Set up and manage Zoom meetings and Facebook Live sessions
- Provide real-time technical support during live events
- Monitor audio, video, and streaming quality
- Save and organise event recordings for future use
Skills & Requirements:
- Confidence using Zoom and Facebook Live (training provided)
- Ability to problem-solve technical issues quickly
- Clear communication skills to support event hosts
- Reliability and attention to detail
What We Offer:
- Full training and support from our friendly team
- The chance to be part of a meaningful cause
- Flexible volunteering you can do from home
- A great way to develop tech and event production skills
Interested?
We’d love to hear from you!
Join us in bringing healing to more people, wherever they are!
MacularSociety
Mission Statement
The Macular Society is the national charity for anyone affected by central vision loss. We have more than 21,000 members and, as the biggest membership group in the sight loss sector, we are the voice of people with macular conditions. We provide information and support to improve the lives of people with macular disease and to ensure no one has to face it alone. We have around 400 Macular Society support groups around the UK and beyond, run by volunteers. We have a helpline as well as befriending and counselling services and we offer one-to-one training in skills to make the best use of remaining vision. We campaign for better care and we fund research so that one day we can overcome macular disease.
General Interests
Motor Neurone Disease Association - West Surrey Branch
Mission Statement
Our Vision
A world free from MND
Our Mission
We improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers.
We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments, and brings us closer to a cure for MND.
We campaign and raise awareness so the needs of people with MND and everyone who cares for them are recognised and addressed by wider society.
Volunteer Roles
Association Visitor - Guildford/West Surrey
Are you are keen to help local people living with Motor Neurone Disease in the Guildford and surrounding areas?
We are seeking people who are able to provide support to families living with MND in Guildford and the surrounding areas. Support volunteers can provide face to face home visits, email and phone support, helping people to have the best quality of life for as long as possible.
You'll need to be caring, reliable and able to carry out home visits on your own. This is a challenging but rewarding role and you will be supported by your local branch and regional staff team.
We will do a DBS check, reimburse expenses and provide training and support.
If you would like to have an informal chat about this role please click on the application tab and we will be in touch asap.
Quick Response Memorial Woodland (Woking)
Mission Statement
We are a registered charity created by a dedicated team of volunteers whose main purpose is to support and raise funds to assist ex-service personnel immediately when they find themselves in times of difficulty. This is done by holding various events and the generous donations and goodwill of supporters. We run a memorial woodland which is lovingly tended to by our Founder and Chair, Paul ‘The Hat’ Cooling, and a team of volunteers. It is used by ex-soldiers, sailors and airmen and their families as a place of reflection and by local community groups and organisations like the cubs, scouts and schoolchildren to get closer to nature.
General Interests
Re-engage
Reducing Loneliness in Later Life
As we get older, our social circles diminish, and we find ourselves with fewer and fewer people to turn to. Imagine realising one day that all your friends and family have gone from your life. Loneliness can be cruel, and it affects millions of people over 75 who live in social isolation.
Re-engage is making life less lonely for thousands of older people every year. Older people tell us that our volunteer-led activities make them happier and more able to trust others.
Our mission is to work within communities to end social isolation and loneliness in older people.
General Interests
Call Companion
Do you have 30 minutes either weekly or fortnightly to speak to an older person who is experiencing loneliness and isolation? If yes and like us you want to end isolation, we have older people waiting to be matched to volunteers like you!
This role is flexible that can work around your own lifestyle and availability As a valued Re-engage Volunteer you'll receive training and support, as well as communication from the Re-engage team.
We are looking for people who are friendly, good listening skills and patience and understanding.
This is a rewarding role and if you feel you would like to be apart of the Re-engage volunteering community, we would love for you to apply!
Just a couple of things...
- You will be over 18
- We are unable to pay expenses for the phone calls, this is to keep our services free for older people.
Rowleys Centre for the Community Cranleigh
Mission Statement
Rowleys Centre for the Community is situated in the heart of the centre of Cranleigh. We pride ourselves on being a community venue offering many additional advantages to the local community beyond the purpose for which it was initially intended. Providing high quality services to maintain and improve the health and wellbeing of our local community is at the heart of what we do.
Purpose
Rowleys primarily offers a place for the older population to socialise, keep physically active, stay connected and acquire new skills, which has a positive impact on their overall health and wellbeing and supports reducing social isolation.
Whilst our main aim is to promote the wellbeing of all older people and assist them in making later life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience we would like to ensure the Community Centre is open to all and available for other groups to utilise outside of the core offer.
General Interests
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.
General Interests
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!
RSPCA Guildford and Epsom Branch
Volunteering is fun, rewarding and plays a critical role in our work to improve animal welfare. Take a look at our latest opportunities on offer.
In particular we are keen to hear from potential fosterers. Fostering is a really rewarding way to help. For many animals being in a foster home is an essential step on their road to a forever home.
Mission Statement
The charitable objectives of the RSPCA are to promote kindness and prevent or suppress cruelty to animals by all lawful means.
The branch promotes animal welfare in the local area primarily through veterinary assistance, neutering and re-homing. We run a voucher scheme which assists local people with veterinary bills for treatment and neutering. It also helps to control dog and cat populations, thereby promoting responsible pet ownership.
The branch assists the RSPCA animal centres, mainly Millbrook and South Godstone, with re-homing unwanted and abused animals by home-visiting. We also pay for veterinary treatment of stray animals and wildlife attended to by the Inspectorate in our branch area.
The RSPCA provides advice for owners on animal care. It also helps animals brought to us for rehoming because their owners are unable or unwilling to keep them. Ill treated or injured animals are cared for by the Society. The public benefits from knowing that we can intervene to assist animals in need.
We have a website to raise awareness of the activities of the branch and to help members get more involved. We provide volunteering opportunities for those who wish to support our work, including trusteeship, fundraising and home visiting. This benefits local people and companies by providing the possibility of doing work which is compassionate and rewarding.
We also have to fundraise to enable us to continue with our charitable work. The RSPCA receives no government or lottery funding.
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Sampson's Almshouses
Do something in the community!
Sampson’s Almshouses in Farnham are looking for new Trustees. Are you interested in housing, gardens, elderly people, health and safety, welfare, safeguarding, modern media and social issues? Training and mentoring provided for this interesting and rewarding voluntary post. Have a look at our web site and get in touch with us!
clerk@sampsonsalmshouses.co.uk
https://www.sampsonsalmshouses.co.uk
Sampson's Almshouses Need A Trustee
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.
General Interests
Sime gallery CIO
Mission Statement
Sidney Herbert Sime (1865-1941), Sime Gallery at Worplesdon Memorial Hall GU3 3RF.
A talented illustrator, oil painter, landscapes and caricatures of the late 1800s and early 1900s, the Sime Gallery is a unique collection of 800 pieces of his work. He lived from 1904-1941 in Worplesdon and after his widow Mary's death in 1949 his works were bequeathed to the trustees of Worplesdon Memorial Hall. Today, the collection is known as Sime Gallery, a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). The objective is to preserve the collection and make it available for the public to view.
General Interests
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.
General Interests
St John Ambulance - Surrey
Surrey Libraries
Mission Statement
Surrey Libraries is a dedicated local government library service; providing information, knowledge, resources, support and entertainment to our local community.
General Interests
The Clockhouse Day Centre (Milford)
Mission Statement
We offer a warm and friendly environment for the over 50's where members can meet new friends, take part in our many activities or join us for outings or holidays.
The Clockhouse is open Monday to Friday 9.30am-3.30pm. We provide a range of services including hairdressing, chiropody, reflexology, hearing and sight tests.
We offer a in-expensive 2 course homemade lunch with a variety of alternatives on a daily basis as well as a snack bar offering hot drinks, biscuits and homemade cakes.
General Interests
Waverley Borough Council Community Meals Service
Mission Statement
To deliver a high quality freshly cooked meals service and provide social contact for residents living in the Godalming area.
General Interests
Whitmore Vale Housing Association
Mission Statement
Whitmore Vale Housing Association offers services to people with learning disabilities and we work alongside them to achieve the most out of their life. Through supported living and residential care we can meet a wide range of needs, supporting people with a mild learning disability, to those who have profound and complex disabilities.
