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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.
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Trustee's Invited to Join Our Board = with Legal/Income Generation/NHS/Digital Marketing Interest
Trustee Role Description - Age UK [Surrey]
Applications are warmly invited from potential volunteers who wish to join our Board of Trustees for our Charity supporting older people in later life.
We do not require previous board experience and very much encourage applicants from across our diverse communities in Surrey who may have skills in any of these areas, though not exclusively:
• Legal Experience
• Income Generation
• The NHS
• Digital Marketing Experience
You would be involved for 3 - 6 hours per month and supported by our Board and Chair of Trustees and CEO with training and development opportunities.
Location: Meetings in Milford, Godalming with visits across Surrey.
As a Trustee you would contribute actively to the Board of Trustees in defining the strategic direction of the organisation, setting overall policy, targets and goals and evaluate the Charity achieving these, working within a governance framework making effective decisions and be accountable to the Charity Commission.
You would attend quarterly Board meetings and, potentially, Committee meetings held twice yearly. Attendance at Board Meetings is in person or remote with Committee meetings attended remotely with papers provided in advance for scrutiny.
You would participate in activities to promote the Charity to our beneficiaries, funders and the wider public, protecting the reputation of our charity and abiding by Age UK Surrey’s policies and procedures.
As a Trustee you will be committed to the aims and values of our organisation and be willing to provide the level of commitment required.
You will be a strategic thinker; think independently and creatively and challenge constructively and courteously and have an understanding of the responsibilities of being a Trustee, setting the strategic direction and delegating operational responsibility to the CEO. Protecting and managing the property of the Charity and ensure the proper investment of the Charity’s funds and ensuring the organisation uses its resources effectively.
You will also be a team player, supporting the staff team as appropriate.
Trustees comply with the Age UK Brand Partnership Agreement and Charity Commission guidance and are also responsible for the financial position of the Charity, ensuring it is operating efficiently and effectively, and delivering on the outcomes defined in its governing document, ensuring compliance to charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation and regulations.
- Older People
- Trustees / Management Committees
- Suitable for adults
- Suitable for retirees
- A few hours a month
- 1 to 2 years
- Over 2 years
- Monday mornings
- Monday afternoons
- Tuesday mornings
- Tuesday afternoons
- Wednesday mornings
- Wednesday afternoons
- Thursday mornings
- Thursday afternoons
- Friday mornings
- Friday afternoons
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
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
Undercover work to see if shops sell age restricted products!
Catch Underage Sales (ages 14 to 16): Help stop stores from selling age-restricted products like vapes, alcohol, and tobacco to minors by making test purchases.
You need to be able to follow instructions well, be reliable and confident to find, look at and purchase items in retail premises in a calm manner.
You will be asked to enter shops and attempt to purchase age restricted products acting as a regular member of the public would. Don't worry, our officers will be there (either in person or remotely) all the time!
Volunteers will always require written consent from a parent or guardian before taking part and will not be asked to visit premises near where they live, close to their school or anywhere they are likely to be recognised.
Young people will be collected from home and returned. Although volunteers are not paid, we do provide meal and refreshments during operations and a voucher to the value of £20 redeemable in a major high street retailer.
A certificate that can be used for Record of Achievement / Citizenship portfolios is also provided. Some volunteers have used participation in test purchase operations as part of their Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. It also looks good on your college or University applications!
Mystery shoppers
Love browsing stores?
This role is for you!
Help us check products by buying specific items. There will be a small amount of paperwork involved.
You will find, look at and sometimes buy items that Trading Standards want to check for safety or food safety.
Each visit will need to be recorded but please note that you would not be telling businesses what they are required to do.
You will be helping to keep others safe by spotting goods that could be dangerous.
This role is flexible, with no set times for carrying it out but tasks would need to be completed during the hours the businesses were open and within a set timeframe.
The items that you will be looking for and the problem features to look for will be explained to you.
Scam Marshal - stop the scam mail!
We are looking for individuals living in Surrey and Buckinghamshire who are receiving scam mail.
You can find out more about scam mail at www.thinkjessica.com/shocking-facts/
Collect the scam mail that you receive and send it to the National Trading Standards Scam Team Freepost address so that it can be potentially utilised as evidence in future investigative and enforcement work.
Circles South East
Mission Statement
The object of the charity is to relieve the needs and promote the rehabilitation, treatment, education and care of persons who have committed, or who are likely to commit offences, particularly sexual offenses, against others, and the families of such persons and others affected by such offences.
General Interests
Green Hub Project for Teens
Like all community organisations, volunteers sit at the heart of what we do, so naturally we are really keen to talk to you if you have an interest in teenagers, mental health, or gardening. Or even all three!
Of course, spending time in the garden with our teenage volunteers is super important but there are other roles too, depending on your skills – we’ve listed some key roles that we are currently hoping to fill below. Whether it’s one of these, or something else you’d be interested in doing with us, your first step is to complete the simple form and we will be in touch with you to discuss the options.
Mission Statement
The Green Hub Project for Teens is a local community project serving Surrey & Hampshire and surrounding areas. It supports young people (10-18) facing social, emotional and mental health challenges, along with their families and carers. In addition, Green Hub works to promote awareness and understanding of mental health and emotional wellbeing for young people in the broader community.
Green Hub’s purpose is to achieve positive, measurable outcomes for teen mental health, including self-love, active lifestyles, social interaction and inclusion, as well as the development and application of a range of learned skills. Green Hub achieves this through its Teen Garden social prescribing programme, talks and support groups within the local community, along with sharing useful information via the website.
Green Hub Volunteer Opportunities
Guildfordians Rugby Football Club
Mission Statement
Guildfordians Rugby is a community focussed rugby club based in Stoke Park within the Borough of Guildford. We provide a wide variety of rugby playing opportunities and are a club that is fully open to everyone, regardless of their ability, age, ethnicity or gender and sexual orientation. Through the provision of adult contact rugby (for both men and women), touch rugby, walking rugby and children’s rugby we offer sporting activity for all genders and all ages – our playing members range from four years old to eighty. In addition to on field volunteering roles there are a wide range of volunteering opportunities behind the scene – accordingly an interest in rugby or sport is not necessary to support Guildfordians Rugby and to enjoy its community. We have a number of different roles and would be delighted to hear from you.
Voluntary Roles
Compliance Support
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.
Joyfull Greens - Community Cookery School
Mission Statement
Cook together. Live well. Care more.
We are a new local community project dedicated to creating a better food culture. Our mission is to inspire individuals and communities to access and enjoy better quality, plant-rich food—leading to healthier, happier, more connected, and sustainable lives.
We:
- Inspire healthier, more sustainable lifestyles through the art and science of plant-based cooking.
- Connect people across cultures, ages, and backgrounds through shared food experiences.
- Empower communities with practical skills in nutrition, cooking, and mindful living.
- Celebrate diversity, sustainability, and the cultural heritage of plant-based cuisine from around the world.
Volunteering with Joyfull Greens
Governance Volunteer
Joyfull Greens would like a Governance Volunteer, to ensure that we are carrying out our operation legally and safely, incorporating a monthly risk register.
Just a few hours a month need to help Joyfull Greens remotely and flexibly to write some of their first applications.
Joyfull Greens is a fairly new Community Interest Company, we are still in our first year. This is a new role, so you can shape things for the future.
Qualities
- Friendly, reliable and professional.
- Excellent computer skills, admin skills etc.
- Ability to communicate clearly
You would benefit from complimentary invites to cooking sessions and helping to make a lasting difference to your local community.
Roots for the Future (Godalming)
We are looking for people! Roots for the Future plants trees with communities to tackle climate change. We are a Godalming based social enterprise and have run many local tree planting events on public land, in schools and on private estates. We have a number of volunteer positions that need to be filled by people who are passionate about curbing climate change. Some of these positions are formal and would suit people looking to diversify their skillset, get experience of a non-profit organisation, or perhaps people with professional skills they want to share with a good cause. Please get in touch with us via Better Impact to find out more. We look forward to hearing from you. Thanks!
Mission Statement
Our Mission
Our mission is to engage communities in tree planting to cultivate a lasting legacy of environmental sustainability.
We envisage a future where communities are inspired to implement natural solutions to climate change.
We believe community activities, like Roots for the Future’s are at the root of curbing the global issue of climate change.
General Interests
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
Surrey Appropriate Adult Volunteer Service
SURREY APPROPRIATE ADULT VOLUNTEER SCHEME
Are you looking for a challenge? Do you have some spare time? Do you want to give something back to your community? Is justice important to you and do you like to see fair play?
If your answer is ‘yes’ to any of the above you may want to become an Appropriate Adult.
The Appropriate Adult Service offers support to vulnerable adults and young people who find themselves detained in Police custody. Being an Appropriate Adult is a challenging, fulfilling and rewarding role. The service SAAVS offer is 24 hour 365 days per year and each volunteer owns a regular weekly slot of between 6 and 8 hours.
What will be expected of me?
You don’t need previous knowledge of legal procedures or social work. The role of the Appropriate Adult is not to provide legal advice but to offer impartial support and be a friendly face in the absence of a family member or carer to people who may be feeling frightened, bewildered, and confused in an unfamiliar situation. As an Appropriate Adult you’ll join our team of volunteers and will be on call at times to suit you. You will be available to answer a call to custody in a swift and professional manner and have access to reliable transport. You will offer vital support to those who need it when they need it most.
What sort of person becomes an Appropriate Adult?
All sorts of people become Appropriate Adults and bring different skills to the team. Two things they all have in common is an excellent ability to communicate and a willingness to donate their free time to SAAVS.
Mission Statement
This scheme provides for an adult to be present when a juvenile or vulnerable adult is being interviewed in custody, when a parent or other representative is not available. The volunteers are all trained and ready to attend the police station at any time. This scheme is so successful that it has been the recipient of a number of prestigious awards and is now the only provider of this service to Surrey. The scheme is funded through Surrey Youth Justice Team and Surrey County Council's Mental Health Team.
