Voluntary Action South West Surrey

What you’ll be doing
As a Big Brother Big Sister volunteer, you’ll be matched with a child or young person and spend regular time together building a positive, trusted relationship.

This is a long-term mentoring role where your time, consistency and encouragement can have a lasting impact. It’s not about doing anything extraordinary — it’s about showing up, spending time together, and helping a young person build confidence, try new experiences, and feel valued.

What this might look like:

• Meeting regularly (around an hour a week)
• Doing simple activities together — going for a walk, playing games, or trying something new
• Being a consistent, positive role model
• Building trust over time through conversation and shared experiences

What we’re looking for:

• Someone reliable and able to commit long-term
• Friendly, patient and approachable
• Able to build a positive, supportive relationship with a young person
• Comfortable working within boundaries and guidance from staff

What you’ll get from it:

• The chance to make a real, lasting difference in a young person’s life
• A meaningful one-to-one connection
• Full training and ongoing support from our team

Important to know:

• Full training will be provided
• An enhanced DBS check is required for this role
• We’ll support you every step of the way

What you’ll be doing
The Welcome Desk is the first point of contact for people coming into our service, so this role is all about creating a friendly, calm and organised environment from the moment someone arrives.

You’ll help people feel at ease, understand what’s available, and make sure everything runs smoothly at the front of house.

Tasks might include:

• Welcoming people as they arrive and signing them in
• Checking what support they might need that day
• Answering phone calls and passing on messages
• Supporting with basic admin tasks
• Helping create a calm and approachable front-of-house atmosphere

What we’re looking for:

• Someone warm, approachable and organised
• Comfortable talking to a range of people
• Able to stay calm if it gets busy
• Basic confidence with admin tasks (we’ll support you)

What you’ll get from it:

• Being a key part of how people experience the service
• Lots of varied interaction with people
• The chance to make people feel welcome and supported from the start

What you’ll be doing
Our allotment is a calm, positive space where people can get outdoors, learn new skills, and take a break from day-to-day pressures. As an Allotment Support Volunteer, you’ll help create and maintain this space alongside staff and the people who use our services.

It’s a relaxed, hands-on role with plenty of opportunity for conversation and connection.

Tasks might include:

• Supporting with general gardening tasks (planting, weeding, watering)
• Helping maintain a tidy and welcoming allotment space
• Encouraging and working alongside service users
• Sharing knowledge or learning together — no expertise needed
• Having a chat while you work — it’s just as important as the task

What we’re looking for:

• Someone who enjoys being outdoors
• Happy to get involved in practical tasks
• Friendly and encouraging with others
• No gardening experience needed — just a willingness to join in

What you’ll get from it:

• Time outdoors in a relaxed environment
• The chance to support others in a positive, hands-on way
• Being part of something that grows (literally and personally)

What you’ll be doing
As an Arts & Crafts Volunteer, you’ll help create a space where people can express themselves, try something new, and enjoy being creative.

You don’t need to be an expert — it’s about encouraging participation, sharing ideas, and helping people feel comfortable having a go.

Tasks might include:

• Supporting arts and crafts activities alongside staff
• Setting up and tidying away materials
• Chatting and encouraging people to get involved
• Sharing simple creative ideas or skills
• Helping create a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere

What we’re looking for:

• Someone creative or happy to get involved in creative activities
• Friendly, patient and encouraging
• Comfortable supporting people at their own pace
• No formal experience needed

What you’ll get from it:

• A chance to be creative and have fun
• Meaningful interaction with the people we support
• Seeing the positive impact of creativity on wellbeing

What you’ll be doing
Our kitchen is at the heart of what we do. As a Kitchen Helper, you’ll support the team in preparing simple meals, making drinks, and keeping the space clean and welcoming.

This role is about more than just food — it’s about creating a space where people feel comfortable, valued and looked after.

Tasks might include:

• Supporting with basic meal prep
• Making teas and coffees for people using the service
• Keeping the kitchen clean and tidy
• Washing up and maintaining hygiene standards
• Chatting with people while you work — a friendly face goes a long way

What we’re looking for:

• Someone friendly and approachable
• Happy to get stuck in and work as part of a team
• Comfortable in a busy environment at times
• No experience needed — just a willingness to learn

What you’ll get from it:

• A chance to be part of a supportive, welcoming team
• Real connection with the people who use our services
• The opportunity to make a visible difference each day

What you’ll be doing
As a Social Volunteer, your role is all about connection. You’ll spend time with people who use our services — chatting, playing games, and helping create a relaxed and positive environment.

For many people, having someone to talk to or share time with can make a huge difference.

Tasks might include:

• Having conversations over tea or coffee
• Playing games, doing puzzles, or joining in activities
• Supporting people with small tasks (forms, phone calls, etc.)
• Encouraging people to get involved in groups or activities
• Simply being present, friendly and approachable

What we’re looking for:

• Someone kind, patient and easy to talk to
• Comfortable meeting people from different backgrounds
• Able to listen without judgement
• No specialist experience needed — just being yourself is enough

What you’ll get from it:

• Meaningful one-to-one connection
• Insight into people’s lives and experiences
• A chance to make a real difference just by showing up