Voluntary Action South West Surrey

Guildford Opera is seeking a Costume Assistant to help with our next show!

We are looking for a volunteer with strong sewing skills to act as a Costume Assistant for our December 2026 production of Donizetti's opera Lucia di Lammermoor. Prior experience working in a theatre setting is desirable but not essential - we are a small charity and most of us are volunteers, so we're also keen to hear from talented amateurs who are confident working independently.

The role involves supporting our Costume Supervisor to prepare and maintain the costumes for the show.

Our ideal Costume Assistant would:

• Be confident in hand- and machine-sewing
• Be able to make a range of alterations (including blind-hemming, shortening dresses and sleeves, taking in trousers and sewing on buttons)
• Assist at costume fittings on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th November (location TBC - in/near Guildford; lifts can be provided!)
• Have time between Sunday 29th November and Tuesday 1st December to carry out alterations to at least three costumes
• Have their own sewing machine to carry out alterations at home

We'd be delighted if you'd like to join us at the dress rehearsals and performances (1st-5th December) to help organise and maintain costumes during the run, however this by no means essential.

All our volunteers are treated just the same as members of the company - you'll have the opportunity to meet new people, join our social events and become part of a lively, welcoming community! Volunteers are also given a small allocation of free tickets to our shows, in recognition of the support they give.

We offer volunteers as much flexibility as we can and will adapt roles to suit you where possible. We welcome people from all backgrounds; we're also happy to provide reasonable adjustments to support you in your volunteer role.

To let us know you're interested in volunteering with us, please scroll to the top of this page and click on Fill in an application form (on the right-hand side of this advert). We'll then arrange an informal chat at a time to suit you - please note there's no commitment at this stage. We look forward to hearing from you!

We are a very well established Sea Cadet unit that has been in operation since 1942. We were recognised in 2010 as one of the best units in the southern area. This is not only because of our central location, right in the heart of Guildford, but because of our ethos and commitment to provide top notch activities for young people.

Our superb location, perched on the banks of the River Wey near the National Trust's Dapdune Wharf, is so close to the water that you can touch it. And this fits well with our aim; to give young people the opportunity to get out onto the water, gain confidence and have a lot of laughs at the same time.

We want to keep our cadets active both on an off the water. Long evenings in the Summer months mean loads of time on the water: Kayaking, sailing, rowing and driving power boats. Then when the nights draw cold and you think that all we can do is in a classroom you find we keep active: rock climbing, leadership games and activities and sports games.

We currently have 65 cadets, male and female aged between 10 and 18, of whom 16 are Royal Marine Cadets.

We have a wide range of facilities and instructional staff which means we can offer you the opportunity to learn new skills in a safe environment whilst having loads of fun!

We are looking for volunteers to supervise and train(once qualified) cadets - boys and girls aged from 10 to 18. Activities include canoeing, sailing (including offshore opportunities), PE, shooting, expeditions (including D of E awards), catering etc. Also classroom instruction in engineering, seamanship, communications, etc.

When Required - Uniformed instructors - 2 weekday evenings

                      - Civilian instructors - 1 evening

                      - Casual helpers - as available (U25V)

Areas of interest - Children, Sport and Outdoor Activities, Youth

Types of Activity - Practical work and DIY, Teaching, Training and Coaching, Youth Work

Skills - Interest in helping young people. Willingness to go on courses which might involve a weekend. CRB necessary and Child Protection Courses are mandatory. 18+

Expenses - Travel and food during training activities at the weekend (only for uniformed staff)

Directions - At Dapdune Wharf next to the National Trust on River Wey. Access either via Walnut Tree Close (car park) of Woodbridge Road (park on road) and then via footpath which links the two.

Recruitment Method - CRB Check, Informal Discussion, Interviews, References

We are looking for support running Guildfordians rugby financial affairs.  This can be a full Treasurer role, or any of the following parts of it depending on volunteer preferences.

• Outgoings - Approving and making payments
• Receipts - Reconciling receipts, chasing payment of invoices
• Accounts - Preparing end of year accounts for AGM and filing at Companies House and HMRC
• Budgeting - Preparing budgets for the year
• Maintain Xero accounts package

The role can be undertaken remotely, but our preference would be for someone who wants to integrate with the club and attend matches, social events, etc., and thereby benefit from the Guildfordians community.

Some accounts skills would be desirable, as would familiarity with the Xero accounts package but this is very intuitive and likely can be quickly picked up.

• Be a champion for marketing within the club
• Oversee social media communications to ensure they are happening and are in a consistent style
• Conceive of and implement (with support if appropriate) marketing ideas
• Ensure the club has the right marketing collateral, e.g. flyers
• Website maintenance and updates

The role can be undertaken remotely, but our preference would be for someone who wants to integrate with the club and attend matches, social events, etc., and thereby benefit from the Guildfordians community and also fully appreciate the welcoming ethos at Guildfordians Rugby Club that will be part of the marketing message.

Guildfordians Rugby Club depends on its many volunteers whether on the rugby side (e.g. coaching, arranging fixtures, etc) or on the club management side.  Volunteers enjoy Guildfordians' welcoming and social ethos, and certain perks such as preferential treatment in ballots for tickets for international rugby matches.

The club could, however, benefit from having someone to take on a volunteer coordinator role to ensure that all volunteers, particularly new volunteers, are fully welcomed and integrated, and support the club in attracting and retaining volunteers.

The role can be undertaken remotely, but our preference would be for someone who wants to integrate with the club and attend matches, social events, etc., and thereby benefit from the Guildfordians community as well as getting to know the cohort of volunteers.

Guildfordians Rugby Club has some very valued and engaged sponsors, but always values additonal sponsors and other sources of income.   We seek someone to undertake all, or some, of the following:-

• Be a liaison point between club and sponsors ensuring both get value from the relationship
• Seek and procure new sponsors
• Identify opportunities for grant funding
• Draft and make submissions for grant funding

The role can be undertaken remotely, but our preference would be for someone who wants to integrate with the club and attend matches, social events, etc., and thereby benefit from the Guildfordians community.

Guildfordians Rugby Club would welcome to oversee the club's compliance with Companies House, HMRC and like filings.

The role can be undertaken remotely, but our preference would be for someone who wants to integrate with the club and attend matches, social events, etc., and thereby benefit from the Guildfordians community.

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Make a difference, have fun, and be part of our community

Volunteer with halow!

Make a difference, have fun, and be part of our community

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.

About the Charity:

We believe when positive role models are actively present; children, families, and communities thrive. We work alongside families by encouraging men to be a mentor to the boys in their life. We offer a diverse programme of opportunities for men and boys to have fun, take part in adventurous activities together, and enhance their own and wider family relationships.

Why this role exists:

The Signal Team create content to raise awareness about what MAN&BOY does, primarily via social media. This role is designed to encourage creative, collaborative thinking to keep MAN&BOY central to discussions around issues we address in our work.

What you will be doing:

Supporting with our social media posts

Following M&B, GDPR and other relevant policies

Assisting with website/other communications

Contributing to reflection and feedback

Engaging our network with culturally relevant content

Connecting with our staff/trustees to streamline

How much time is required:

Signal Team are asked to commit to supporting a minimum weekly social media post and/or communications through our website. This is roughly 4 hours per week, with a flexible volunteering available through remote/hybrid options.

Our promise to you:

MAN&BOY recognises volunteering as a donation of your skills, labour and time.

We commit to:

Treating you with respect

Providing clarity and support

Listening to your feedback

Recognising your contribution

How will we support & train you:

DBS Check provided at no cost to our volunteers

½ Day (in-person) onboarding training

Access to our online volunteer portal and training

Ongoing quarterly training opportunities (hybrid)

Bi-monthly check ins with Volunteer support

Specialised workshop trainings as desired

MAN&BOY will never ask you to do anything you aren’t comfortable with.

What you will gain from MAN&BOY:

Experience in social media and wider communications

Deeper understanding of male family dynamics

Access to our bespoke MAN&BOY training package

Reference after 6 months active volunteering

Skills in content creation and recognising trends

Being apart of a supportive, skilled community

Who will excel in the role:

Essential

Embodies MAN&BOY’s ‘ENCOURAGE’ principles

Comfortable using social media software

Interested in our work, punctual and reliable.

Will complete MAN&BOY and safeguarding training

Desirable

Experience in social media content creation

Interest in social media cultural contexts

Interest in the branding/marketing industry

Interest in developing relationships in family unit

About the Charity:

We believe when positive role models are actively present; children, families, and communities thrive. We work alongside families by encouraging men to be a mentor to the boys in their life. We offer a diverse programme of opportunities for men and boys to have fun, take part in adventurous activities together, and enhance their own and wider family relationships.

Why this role exists:

Daytrippers support our programme delivery and fundraising, helping create safe, engaging spaces where men and boys can build stronger relationships. This role supports on singular day activities and fundraising events, including our Climb & Connect course.

What you will be doing:

• Engaging positively with men and boys

• Completing relevant and important training

• Assisting facilitators and families during activities

• Contributing to reflection and feedback after sessions

• Supporting setting up equipment for activities

• Gaining experience at our singular day activities.

How much time is required:

Daytrippers are asked to commit to a minimum of 2 Activity days, and/or a Climb and Connect Course. This is roughly 15 in person hours, with a flexible sign up available through our volunteer portal.

Our promise to you: 

MAN&BOY recognises volunteering as a donation of your skills, labour and time. 

We commit to:

• Treating you with respect
• Providing clarity and support
• Listening to your feedback
• Recognising your contribution

How will we support & train you:

• DBS Check provided at no cost to our volunteer
• ½ Day (in-person) onboarding training
• Access to our online volunteer portal and training
• Ongoing quarterly training opportunities (hybrid)
• Bi-monthly check ins with Volunteer support
• Specialised workshop trainings as desired

MAN&BOY will never ask you to do anything you aren’t comfortable with.

What you will gain from MAN&BOY:

• Experience in supporting adults and young people
• Deeper understanding of male family relationships
• Access to our bespoke MAN&BOY training package
• Reference after 6 months active volunteering
• Skills in communication and group facilitation
• Being apart of a supportive, skilled community

Who will excel in the role:

Essential

• Embodies MAN&BOY’s ‘ENCOURAGE’ principles
• Comfortable working in outdoor environments
• Interested in our work, punctual and reliable
• Will complete MAN&BOY and safeguarding training

Desirable

• Experience supporting young people
• Experience leading activities in the outdoors
• Interest in the outdoor/alternative settings
• Interest in developing relationships in family unit

About the Charity:

We believe when positive role models are actively present; children, families, and communities thrive. We work alongside families by encouraging men to be a mentor to the boys in their life. We offer a diverse programme of opportunities for men and boys to have fun, take part in adventurous activities together, and enhance their own and wider family relationships.

Why this role exists:

Trailblazers support our programme delivery, helping create safe, engaging spaces where men and boys can build stronger relationships. This role supports on all aspects of our programme, including Adventure Camp Weekend.

What you will be doing:

• Engaging positively with men and boy

• Completing relevant and important training

• Assisting facilitators and families during activities

• Contributing to reflection and feedback after sessions

• Supporting setting up equipment for activities

• Supporting residential Adventure camps

How much time is required:

Trailblazers are asked to commit to a minimum of 1 Adventure Camp Weekend and an additional activity a year. This is roughly 4-5 in person days, with a flexible sign up available through our volunteer portal.

Our promise to you:

MAN&BOY recognises volunteering as a donation of your skills, labour and time.

We commit to:

• Treating you with respect
• Providing clarity and support
• Listening to your feedback
• Recognising your contribution

How will we support & train you:

• DBS Check provided at no cost to our volunteers
• ½ Day (in-person) onboarding training
• Access to our online volunteer portal and training
• Ongoing quarterly training opportunities (hybrid)
• Bi-monthly check ins with Volunteer support
• Specialised workshop trainings as desired

MAN&BOY will never ask you to do anything you aren’t comfortable with.

What you will gain from MAN&BOY:

• Experience in supporting adults and young people
• Deeper understanding of male family relationships
• Access to our bespoke MAN&BOY training package
• Reference after 6 months active volunteering
• Skills in communication and group facilitation
• Being apart of a supportive, skilled community

Who will excel in the role:

Essential

• Embodies MAN&BOY’s ‘ENCOURAGE’ principles
• Comfortable working in outdoor environments
• Interested in our work, punctual and reliable
• Will complete MAN&BOY and safeguarding training

Desirable

• Experience supporting young people
• Experience leading activities in the outdoors
• Mentor and positively role model for our Men and Boys
• Interest in developing relationships in family unit

Oakleaf are looking for volunteers to run activities with clients. 

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

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

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

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

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

Do you want to have fun, meet new people and help a local charity?

We are recruiting for volunteers to join our Events Team, helping Rainbow Trust by representing us at a wide range of fundraising and awareness events, such as the London Marathon and Royal Parks Run. 

Every day as an Events Volunteer is different - you get to pick and choose what events you would like to attend. 

We simply could not run the huge range of events we do without the support, energy and enthusiasm of our loyal volunteers, so why not join our team? This is a great opportunity for people who work or students who are not able to make a regular commitment.

We are particularly looking for volunteers to support our runners at the London Marathon on 21st April, cheering runners, welcoming, stewarding for example. We welcome volunteers from 18+.