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Artventure Trust Ltd (Merrow, Guildford)
Mission Statement
The Artventure Trust enables people with learning difficulties,physical & mental disabilities to explore the visual arts. We aim to help vunerable people integrate into the community. Working alongside practising artists & others with a variety of skills & experience, we combine to give a flexible & fun approach to the creative process.
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Arts Worker
Description :
Volunteers are needed to help and encourage the clients of the Artventure Trust to:
- draw, paint, create recognisable objects using a variety of materials
- participate in simple physical activities such as walking, movements to music, drama, gardening etc.
Groups of up to 10 learning disabled participants attend the group each day.
Volunteers can be flexible in the days they come, but commitment is appreciated.
When Required : Monday-Friday
Sessions run from 9:30-2:30pm Monday to Friday during term time.
Commitment: Part Time
Areas of Interest : Art and Culture, Disability, Mental Health
Types of Activity : Art, Community Work, General and Helping
Skills and Qualifications :
Volunteers should be interested in visual arts and caring for disadvantaged people. However, artistic skill is not essential - a caring approach is much more important, as is flexibility, initiative and a willingness to 'muck in'. Volunteers carrying out this role will be required to have a DBS check.
Additional/Specific Suitabilities : 16+
Expenses: Reasonable travel expenses
Training: Initial supervision
Directions :
At St Peter's Comprehensive School, located on Horseshoe Lane off the Epsom Road A246 in Merrow. Artventure occupies an artistically decorated building to the left side of the campus as viewed from Horseshoe Lane. The site is easily accessible by public transport.
Recruitment Method :
DBS Check, Informal Discussion, References
If you are interested,have any questions or would like to apply contact Mariann by completing the online application.
Trustee for Artventure
INVITATION TO JOIN ARTVENTURE AS A TRUSTEE
Have you ever considered being a Trustee of a charity?
Here is your opportunity. At Artventure Trust we have vacancies for two Trustees
We’re a small registered charity allowing adults with learning disabilities to explore the visual arts in a safe, relaxed and secure environment in its own purpose-built Studio in Guildford. Staffed with professional artists and volunteers, we aim to provide an environment where people can find enjoyment, make new friends, grow in confidence, try new skills and develop existing ones.
Have a look at our website: http://www.art-venture.co.uk/
We are looking for motivated people who are sympathetic to the aims of Artventure to join us. There is no need to have trustee experience to apply
There are approximately six Trustee meetings each year held in Guildford, and you will be invited to contribute advice and support on an ad hoc basis.
Interested? Please do contact us, by clicking on the "Fill in an Application" form – we would like to meet you and introduce you to Artventure.
Robert Muir
Chairperson of Artventure Trustees
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.
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Cherry Trees (East Clandon)
Cherry Trees supports some of the most vulnerable children in Surrey, as well as their families. Our home from home respite care is a lifeline to over 100 families. As a volunteer, you can be part of the Cherry Trees community, making a difference every single day.
Mission Statement
Our purpose
To be a force for good by transforming lives through exceptional home from home care for children with all disabilities and their families.
Our Vision
Our doors will always be open to families in need throughout the South East, by being a much loved and supported charity.
Our Values
Our aim at Cherry Trees is to offer the opportunity to children with learning and physical disabilities, most of which are severe, to enhance their quality of life by providing a safe, home-like environment whilst also providing their parents with a meaningful break.
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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 Riding for Disabled
Mission Statement
Through the commitment of volunteers, RDA enables people with disabilites to ride to benefit their health and well being and to achieve their goals
Creative Response Arts (Ltd) (Farnham)
Mission Statement
Creative Response is a small local charity offering arts-based workshops for people experiencing mental health, learning and physical difficulties.
In our central Farnham studio, practising artists work collaboratively with members from across Surrey and surrounding areas, guiding and facilitating the creation of paintings, drawings, sculpture and ceramics.
We are passionate advocates of the benefits of the arts for mental health and well-being, and our team are proud to have been serving the community for over 25 years.
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Dolphins Swim Club (Active Surrey)
Mission Statement
Dolphin Swim Sessions aim to facilitate friendly, inclusive swimming sessions for anyone who feels that joining the sessions would benefit their physical or mental health. No referral is required, anyone is welcome as are carers. Sessions are used as rehabilitation after surgery, for management of various mental health conditions, for on-going physical maintenance, weight loss, etc.
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Elysian Animal Assisted Interventions Ltd
Halow project (Guildford)
Mission Statement
To make a difference
About us
The halow project is a growing community-based charity, situated in Guildford, Surrey. We support young people, aged 16+, with a learning disability on their journey into adult life.
The young people we work with want the opportunity to:
- Build relationships
- Become part of the community
- Find meaningful employment
- Have a home of their own
We believe that the young people we support have the right to be part of and respected in their communities and are entitled to a life they choose in ways which best suit them. halow is committed to developing creative opportunities and removing social barriers.
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Headway Surrey (Guildford)
Headway Surrey are looking to recruit a team of volunteers to assist staff at our new weekly sessions "Friday Friends".
If you enjoy activities such as board games, general discussions, art, cookery, playing cards or genuinely enjoy just chatting to people over a cup of tea, please do get in touch.
Our sessions run at Headway House, Guildford, 10.30-12.30pm every Friday.
Please contact by the email below or telephone:
clairemoore@headwaysurrey.org 01483 454433
Mission Statement
Headway Surrey supports people with acquired brain injuries and their families and promotes understanding of the implications of acquired brain injury throughout Surrey.
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Horsley and Bookham Riding for the Disabled Association
Mission Statement
Horsley, Bookham & Leatherhead Riding for the Disabled Association is a registered charity which provides facilities to benefit disabled children and young adults by having regular contact with horses.
We have been operating for over 30 years giving rides to children and young adults with physical and learning disabilities in Surrey. Our riders include those with autism, Down's Syndrome, spina bifida and dyspraxia.
Each week, with the assistance of our coaches and volunteers, our riders can enjoy the horse riding experience. This provides them with the chance to be independent, to feel a sense of achievement and it puts smiles on their faces! If proof is needed of the therapeutic effect of riding, we had one little boy who had never spoken before and whose first word was the name of his pony.
Our dedicated team of volunteer coaches, group leaders and helpers is paramount to our continued success, without whom we could not operate.
We are always looking for volunteers and sponsors, and welcome any contribution which will help keep this wonderful community effort going.
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LinkAble (Woking)
Mission Statement
We support people with a learning disability and autistic people to create the life they want to live by providing opportunities that develop skills, confidence and lasting friendships.
Volunteer for LinkAble
LinkAble Services Volunteer
Children and Young People’s Activity Sessions Volunteer Role Profile
The Organisation
LinkAble is a Woking based charity that has been supporting children, teens and adults with learning disabilities for over 30 years. We are passionate about supporting people with learning disabilities and/or autism to live joyful and purpose-driven lives. The LinkAble community enjoys activities every day of the week and during school holidays in our fully accessible and inclusive centre in Woking.
Aims of the Role
To support the running of our busy play and activity sessions for children, young people and adults with learning disabilities. Sessions run during the day, in the evenings, at weekends and in school holidays. We are seeking a team of volunteers with availability at different times.
Key Tasks
- Take part in session briefings so you know what is expected and know how best to get involved.
- Help set up sessions, ensuring the environment is safe and clean, setting up toys and equipment.
- Welcome children, young people and adults to the session and ensure they feel welcome.
- Interact with children, young people and adults as directed by the Group Leaders and sessional staff to enhance their experience.
- Support with getting drinks and snacks ready for children and young people’s breaks.
- Support groups who are going out to community activities or day trips.
- Clearing away toys and equipment and ensuring the environment is safe.
- Driving one of our charity vehicles if you’re happy to do so and meet our insurance requirements.
Required Skills
- Committed to empowering children, young people and adults who have learning disabilities to enjoy play, activity or social sessions.
- Keen to learn about communication, sensory or calming strategies that support people we support to get the most out of sessions.
- Committed to safeguarding principles and reporting and to following the Safeguarding Policy.
- Commitment to equality and diversity and following policies and procedures
Benefits to you
- Work as part of a friendly and welcoming team
- Gain skills in supporting children, young people and adults with learning disabilities.
- Reference provided for all volunteers who have been in post for 6 months.
- Satisfaction from supporting people with learning disabilities to live fulfilling lives.
- Paid DBS check, induction and training.
- Expenses paid according to our volunteer policy.
Next Steps
- Send us your CV or email us detailing your skills and experience.
- We’ll conduct an informal interview to find out about your skills and reasons for volunteering.
- We’ll ask you to come along to one of our sessions and meet the people we support.
- We’ll support you to apply for a DBS which is required for this role.
Location
2 Board School Road, Woking GU21 5HE. A short walk from the town centre. Limited parking available. Please note that our offices do have some stairs.
Fundraising Volunteer
The Organisation
LinkAble is a charity in Woking that supports people with a learning disability and autistic people to create the life they want to live. Each year, LinkAble provides over 300 children, young people, and adults access to a wide range of activities that develop skills, confidence, and lasting friendships.
The Role
Help us raise awareness of LinkAble and support our vital fundraising efforts! We're building a team of enthusiastic volunteers to represent LinkAble at local fairs, fetes, and community events. By joining us, you’ll help spread the word about our work while raising much-needed funds.
Key Tasks
Tasks for volunteers will include any or some the following:
• Setting up and running promotional stalls.
• Holding a tin or bucket at a collection.
• Engaging with members of the public to help promote our services.
• Talks to local groups about our services.
• Serving tea, coffee and cakes at local events.
• Basic administration duties for event organisation.
We'll supply promotional T-shirts and materials. We don't expect you to commit to all events, however attendance of a handful of events would make such a difference, and it's really fun! Once you are on the bank of volunteers, we'll contact you regularly to let you know about events we need help with.
Required Skills
• Personable manner with good verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to equality and diversity and following policies and procedures.
Benefits to you
• Work as part of a friendly and welcoming team.
• Satisfaction from supporting people with additional needs to live fulfilling lives.
• Paid DBS check, induction and training.
• Expenses paid according to our volunteer policy.
Next Steps
• Send us your CV or email us detailing your skills and experience.
• We’ll get in touch and arrange a time to meet with you and tell you about our charity.
• We’ll conduct an informal interview to find out about your skills and reasons for volunteering.
• We’ll support you to apply for a DBS which is required for this role.
Location
Our office is located 2 Board School Road, Woking GU21. A short walk from the town centre. Limited parking available. Please note that our offices do have some stairs.
Minibus Driver Volunteer
The Organisation
LinkAble is a Woking based charity that has been supporting children, teens and adults with learning disabilities for over 30 years. We are passionate about supporting people with learning disabilities and/or autism to live joyful and purpose-driven lives. The LinkAble community enjoys activities every day of the week and during school holidays in our fully accessible and inclusive centre in Woking.
Aims of the Role
To support the running of our busy play and activity sessions for children, young people and adults with learning disabilities by driving 1 of our 3 minibuses. Sessions run during the day, in the evenings, at weekends and in school holidays. We are looking for a team of drivers with varying availability but particularly school holidays.
Key Tasks
- Drive one of our minibuses to various local community venues such as Brocketts Farm where are children, young people and adults are visiting.
- Wait at the venue and drive the minibus back to The Link where it will be parked.
- Report any issues with the vehicle or the journey to the Group Leader for the session.
- Complete vehicle checks.
Required Skills
- Physically fit and a careful driver who is confident in driving larger vehicles.
- Volunteer drivers do not need to have completed Midas Minibus training but do need to be over 21, have been driving for 3 years and have a clean driving license. Some vehicles require a D1 license.
- Be confident interacting with children, young people and adults who have learning disabilities, with support.
- Committed to safeguarding principles, reporting and to following the Safeguarding Policy.
- Commitment to equality and diversity and following policies and procedures.
Benefits to you
- Work as part of a friendly and welcoming team.
- Gain experience of minibus driving.
- Reference provided for all volunteers who have been in post for 6 months.
- Satisfaction from knowing supporting people with learning disabilities to live fulfilling lives.
- Paid DBS check, induction and training.
- Expenses paid according to our volunteer policy.
Next Steps
- Send us your CV or email us detailing your skills and experience.
- We’ll conduct an informal interview to find out about your skills and reasons for volunteering.
- We’ll ask you to come along to one of our sessions and meet the people we support.
- We’ll support you to apply for a DBS which is required for this role.
Location
2 Board School Road, Woking GU21 5HE. A short walk from the town centre. Limited parking available. Please note that our offices do have some stairs.
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.
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Queen Elizabeth's Foundation for Disabled People
Mission Statement
Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People (QEF) is a disability charity based in Surrey, with national reach. With more than 85 years’ experience of developing innovative services which support almost 10,000 disabled people a year to achieve their potential and increase their independence.
QEF works with children and adults with physical and learning disabilities or acquired brain injuries. They offer a wide range of expert services, whether it’s providing expert neuro rehabilitation to rebuild a life affected by brain injury, providing assistive equipment and specialist advice to increase independent mobility, or acquiring the skills to drive a specially adapted car.
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SeeAbility
Mission Statement
About Denecroft
Denecroft is a small residential home for up to 6 adults with learning disabilities, autism and vision impairment. It is situated near to London Road, Guildford close to GLive.
Volunteers help the people who live there to do the things they love and be active in the community.
About SeeAbility
We provide specialist support, accommodation and eye care help for people with learning disabilities, autism and sight loss.
We don't underestimate people.
We encourage people with disabilities to challenge what they expect from life, from themselves and from wider society.
The people we support overcome huge barriers to achieve exciting new things every day - they challenge us all to think about what’s possible and to rethink disability.
Our aim is that people we support are able to live ambitious lives and achieve things they never thought possible; whether that is forming more friendships and relationships, enjoying new experiences and activities or finding employment.
Our self-advocacy, influencing, supported employment and research programmes mean more people with disabilities are able to change attitudes, influence service provision and change policies towards people with disabilities.
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Shooting Star Children's Hospices (Guildford)
Shooting Star Children's Hospices are looking for volunteers to help with a variety of different roles, at Christopher's our hospice in Guildford, in our shops in Guildford and Godalming High Streets. Volunteers are an integral part of the charity and provide a chance to support children, young people and their families in the local community.
Mission Statement
Shooting Star Children's Hospices is a leading children’s hospice charity caring for babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions, and their families.
Whether lives are measured in days, weeks, months or years, we are here to make every moment count. We support families from diagnosis to end of life and throughout bereavement with a range of nursing, practical, emotional and medical care.
Our bespoke support is free of charge to families and available 365 days a year. Our care service includes emergency respite care, symptom management and end-of-life care at Christopher's hospice in Guildford and a comprehensive range of therapies and support groups for the whole family at Shooting Star House in Hampton,
It costs £10 million a year just to maintain our current level of care and, with around 30% of our income coming from government funding, we rely on our supporters’ generosity to keep the service running. What’s more, we know there are many more families desperate for our vital support, so it’s crucial we raise more funds to provide more care.
We have volunteer opportunities at our hospices and at our shops. Volunteers roles are very varied and include helping on reception, in the kitchen, housekeeping, gardening, pool watching, admin, fundraising, shops and at our events.
Volunteer Opportunities
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.
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Surrey Coalition of Disabled People
Come and join us! We are a user-led organisation based out of a small office in Burpham and we cover the whole of Surrey and North East Hampshire. The aim of the Surrey Coalition is to campaign for, and promote the rights of, disabled people to have equality of opportunity and to live independently. We have volunteering opportunities based in our office, from your home or out and about in the community. There is something for everyone and we would love to talk to you about how we could use your skills.
Mission Statement
The Coalition is run and managed by Disabled people for Disabled people.
We enable and empower Disabled people and those living with a long-term health condition to be an active and central part of the community.
We proactively work with health, social care and community partners to co-produce services, strategies and policy.
We campaign for choice and control to achieve our legal rights and entitlements. We identify and respond to gaps in support to meet the needs of Disabled people. We spotlight, celebrate and champion equity, diversity and inclusion.
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Active Buddy Volunteer with Surrey Coalition
Volunteers Needed !!
Could you spare a couple of hours a week to support others to Get More Active?
If so, become an Active Buddy Volunteer.
Active Buddies is a project to support people with disabilities and long term health conditions to take part in activities within the community.
The role of an Active Buddy involves being a companion at activities. Helping your buddy get to and from the activity, whilst encouraging and supporting them.
To find out more about Active Buddies please fill in the Application form.
TALK Surrey
Mission Statement
At TALK, we support people with aphasia by:
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Enabling you to practise all aspects of communication
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Familiarising you with strategies to aid conversation
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Helping you to rebuild confidence and self esteem
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Encouraging you to become socially independent
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Providing you with information, advice and ongoing support
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Helping you to live positively with aphasia following stroke
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Working closely with local speech therapists, the Stroke Association and other organisations supporting people with aphasia after stroke
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The Cheryl King Trust
Helping financially disadvantaged young people to make music
CKT believes no young person should be precluded from taking music lessons because either their parents cannot afford them or they are not inspired to take up lessons.
We help fund music lessons for financially disadvantaged children and young people in Surrey whatever their level of musical development and tries to level the music playing field by funding inspirational performances to encourage children to take up instruments in schools where historically take up has been low.
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Treloar Trust
Mission Statement
The Treloar Trust provides education, care, therapy, medical support and independence training to young people with physical disabilities from all over the UK and overseas. Our aim is to prepare these young people for adult life, giving them the confidence and skills to achieve their full potential.
Our Vision
A world where physically disabled young people take control of their lives and achieve their aspirations
Our Mission
To enable physically disabled young people to achieve their aspirations by:
- Providing personalised learning, therapy and care
- Supporting transition into adulthood
- Promoting independence and inclusion
Our Values
We are Inclusive
Everyone – regardless of physical ability, where they live or socioeconomic background – should have the opportunity to take part in life. We treat our Beneficiaries with the same dignity as their non-disabled peers and work to remove barriers in their way.
Our students and Beneficiaries are always at the centre of everything we do. Before we make decisions, we ask, “How will our students and Beneficiaries benefit from this?”
We act with Integrity and Respect
Physically disabled young people should be free to direct their own lives. We listen to young people’s views and support them to make age-appropriate choices about their daily life and informed choices about their future.
We celebrate and promote diversity, value and support each other, and treat everyone with mutual respect. We support a culture of openness, honesty and transparency, where the safeguarding of our students and wellbeing of our staff is paramount.
We strive for Excellence
Physically disabled young people and their families deserve outstanding care and support. We work to make sure all our services are excellent and actively challenge each other to ensure continuous quality improvement.
We continually innovate to ensure that our Beneficiaries receive the cutting-edge, excellent support they deserve.
