Voluntary Action South West Surrey

Cherry Trees is a charity where children with complex disabilities visit to have amazing fun while their families have a short break from their caring responsibilities. We are looking for some friendly Children's Care Worker volunteers to join our team and have fun every time you visit. No two times will be the same; you could be having fun with a child in our soft play, out on a visit to a local farm or baking cookies!  It's rewarding and our teams are really friendly. 

We are looking for people to volunteer for all or part of the following shift times (min 4 hours). 

7am - 2pm, 2pm to 9pm, 10am - 6pm. 

We are open all year round and especially need help during school holidays and at weekends. All relevant training will be given. 

Get in touch today for a chat and come along for a no-obligation visit. If you decide to join us the role requires an Enhanced DBS check and provision of satisfactory references. We look forward to hearing from you soon. 

Could you help us prepare nutritious and tasty food for our children and care team?

 No previous or professional cooking experience is needed, just a joy of cooking and a desire to help. The slots we are looking to cover are listed below. You do not need to cover all of these, and we can break down or split down the slots too. Essentially, if this may be of interest, please get in touch.  

• Mondays, 14:00 -18:00  

• Every other Saturday, 10:00 -18:00 

• Every other Sunday, 10:00 – 18:00 

Could you help us by driving our minibus for school drop off or pick up?

We drop off or collect children from their school every morning and afternoon. Our care staff are there to take care of the children, so your focus will be on driving the bus. You do not need to have a special licence or take a further test. We do ask that you complete a 1 hour driving assessment but this is more about getting used to the vehicle. 

• Morning drop off: 08.30 – 09.30
• Afternoon pickup: 14:30 - 15:30

Could you help us our facilities in shape?

From cleaning windows, to cutting grass and hedges, we are looking for regular help to keep Cherry Trees clean, tidy and safe. There is no set pattern, but would ideally look for regularly support across the year to keep on top of the external areas. No previous experience is needed and we will provide all the tools and equipment needed.  

Big Brother Big Sister uk

Do you want to be part of a new project?

Do you want to make a difference to a childs life?

Do you have a couple of hours each week?

Guildford action and Surrey county council are working together to build relationships with children and adults in this new programme called big brother big sister UK, it is a long term mentoring scheme set to enhance the lives of children who otherwise may not get a chance to experience the things many of us take for granted.

We are looking for volunteers who can give an hour or so a week to take these children and help to build memories with them.

Full training will be given

Enhanced DBS will be carried out.

To apply or for further information ,please fill in the online Application form.

Guildford Action, with its homeless day service and family out reach team based at the Beverley Hall Community Centre in Haydon Place, has a role for a receptionist at its Welcome Desk.

You will be the welcoming face at Guildford Action where we support individuals and families with multiple disadvantages.

Duties to include signing-in clients and visitors, establishing what their needs are, updating staff, answering  calls / taking messages, collating lunch lists and occasional other admin duties.

This will help us create a warm and welcoming environment for all.

Hours needed to cover are Monday to Friday 8.30am to 2pm, and happy to take anything in those hours.

To apply, please fill in the application form on the right and we will get back to you.

Guildford Action, with its homeless day service and family outreach team based at in Guildford, now has a garden allotment for the people it helps.

A couple of volunteers are needed to help get it up and running and then to look after it all with assistance by staff at Guildford Action.

The allotment is at the new site at North Moors, Slyfield.

To apply, or for more details, please fill in the application form on the right and we will get back to you.

🎨 We’re looking for a creative soul!

Love getting crafty? Want to share that joy with others in a relaxed, friendly space?

We’re on the lookout for someone who can help us run arts and crafts sessions for people who come to our day service. Whether you love painting, collage, knitting, card-making, seasonal crafts or just getting stuck into something creative – we’d love to hear from you!

👐 What you’ll be doing:

• Helping plan and run chilled, creative sessions

• Encouraging people to have a go – no experience needed!

• Being a friendly face, supporting others to express themselves

• Setting up and tidying away (we all know crafts can get a bit messy!)

• Most importantly – creating a space where people feel welcome and valued

🧶 What we’re looking for:

• Someone who enjoys being creative

• A good listener who’s kind and patient

• You don’t need to be a professional artist – just happy to share and connect

• Willing to get involved and have a giggle along the way!

💛 What’s in it for you?

• A chance to brighten someone’s day

• Be part of a warm, welcoming team

• Make new connections and maybe pick up some crafty skills too

• That great feeling of doing something that really matters

• Free Lunch & Travel Expenses

All our volunteer roles are about making people feel seen, supported and valued while they’re with us – your time, your creativity and your kindness really can make a difference 💫

Interested? Give us a shout – we’d love to have you on board!

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!

What will I do?

· Our community engagement volunteers attend community events and fairs to talk to local people about the work of Healthwatch Surrey.

· They also meet local people through engagements arranged by Healthwatch Surrey. They listen to what local people have to say about health and care services, and accurately record their views, both good and bad. They signpost people to other organisations that can help them where necessary.

· Volunteers help us to identify local community groups such as carers groups, veterans’ groups and faith groups who are meeting in Surrey. They inform our Volunteer and Engagement Officer about these, who will contact the group and arrange a suitable time for us to attend and listen to people’s experiences.

How does this make a difference?

Healthwatch Surrey work closely with the Care Quality Commission, Surrey County Council, and those planning and delivering NHS services in Surrey to provide feedback from patients, escalate concerns and work to improve services based on the feedback our volunteers have listened to. We particularly want to hear from communities especially at risk of health inequalities to ensure everyone has a say in the care they receive.

This role will suit someone who:

· Is interested in health and social care

· Enjoys talking to people and is a good listener

· Has a caring attitude

· Enjoys working as part of a team

· Is organised and reliable

We would especially like to hear from you if you are already linked up with voluntary, community and/or faith groups in Surrey.

Where will I be volunteering?

Our volunteers go to a range of places throughout including hospitals, care homes, GP surgeries and other community settings in their local area to hear their views. You are able to stay local to your home, or if you don’t mind travelling then you can attend engagements in other areas of Surrey as well.

Will my expenses be paid?

We reimburse volunteers for travel expenses including petrol.

What time commitment will I be expected to make?

Volunteering with us is flexible and it is your choice how often you come out with us on engagement. Our volunteers typically give 2 to 3 mornings or afternoons a month, however you can give more or less of your time if you wish.

Some community groups may meet evenings and weekends and you can go to these if they fit in better with other commitments.

What training will I need?

Online training in safeguarding and GDPR will be provided for this role, which can be taken at a convenient time for you. You will also be supported by a member of our team at each engagement, as well as receiving ongoing support from our Volunteer and Engagement Officer.

Additional training and support may be offered depending on what type of engagement events you volunteer for.

What will I be doing?

Our volunteer reading panel are home based, and work off their own laptop/PC by doing the following:

• prepare our Healthwatch Surrey reps for attendance at meetings by reading papers in advance and providing a summary; and to provide a lay/public perspective on communications materials - whether produced by us or by external organisations that have asked for our input.
• Look at quality accounts annually for each NHS trust before publication and feedback any changes that need to be made
• Review new and existing leaflets for NHS and other health and social care organisations

Some examples of what you would look out for are:

• Is the language used jargon-free and accessible?
• Does it make clear how any proposed changes will impact service users and their diverse needs?
• Is it clear how this will be communicated to communities including those under-represented?
• Do you have any suggestions on how to improve the materials?

How does this make a difference?

Healthwatch Surrey work closely with the Care Quality Commission, Surrey County Council, and those planning and delivering NHS services in Surrey to provide feedback from patients, escalate concerns and work to improve services based on the feedback our volunteers have listened to. W

This role will suit someone who:

• Is happy working from home.
• Is interested in health and social care
• Is organised and reliable

What time commitment will I be expected to make?

Literature is sent to us periodically - sometimes there is a lot at one time, other times there isn't much at all. There isn't an expectation for our reading panel volunteers to review everything, only those items that you can fit into your schedule.

What training will I need?

Online training in safeguarding and GDPR will be provided for this role, which can be taken at a convenient time for you. You will also receive ongoing support from our Volunteer and Engagement Officer, which may include briefings for specific projects.

Role Purpose

Our Event Volunteer role is vital in ensuring that we can help families of seriously ill children keep moving forward. From Cheer Squads - providing encouragement at cheer points for those participating in challenge events; running stalls at markets and events; helping with bucket collections; attending local events to raise our profile to getting into character as ‘Mo’ our owl mascot. The gift of your time is invaluable to our charity.

What we are looking for in our volunteers

We are looking for enthusiastic, friendly, trustworthy people who enjoy being in a group with other volunteers. Depending on the event, you will need to be able to withstand all weather conditions and be happy to be on your feet… or not! Flexibility, self-motivation and the willingness to motivate others are all great traits for Event Volunteers.   

What’s in it for you?

You will be part of the Momentum team of volunteers and will meet plenty of other like-minded, friendly people at whatever event you choose to get involved in. You will gain satisfaction knowing that you have made a difference to the participants and raised the profile of Momentum at the event.

Hours required

Hours will vary, but it could be anything from 2-6 hours per event. This is an ad-hoc role and we will keep you informed of dates/times that we are looking for volunteer support. We will contact you when we need you and you are under no obligation to accept if you are otherwise busy.

Location

The locations will vary but much of our work and events are based in Surrey, Sussex and South West London.

How we’ll support you

There will be a key point of contact for you from the Momentum office and we’ll give you all the information you need prior to the event, such as meeting points, required resources and points of contact.

All our supported children are given a pebble painted with a character/design of their choice. 

We are always looking for people to paint these pebbles for us.

This is super flexible and can be done at home in your own time!

Purpose of the Role To provide strategic, senior clinical insight and safeguarding expertise at Board level, ensuring Momentum delivers safe, high-quality services that complement NHS care. The postholder will act as the Trustee Clinical and Safeguarding Lead, bringing professional oversight to safeguarding policy and culture across Momentum, and advising on the clinical context of supporting children with cancer, complex health conditions, palliative care and bereavement. Key Responsibilities ▪ Advise on the clinical and psychosocial aspects of Momentum’s services for children, young adults and families in paediatric oncology, complex health conditions, palliative care and bereavement contexts. ▪ Act as the Trustee Safeguarding Lead for the board: provide strategic safeguarding oversight, ensure Momentum’s safeguarding policies are robust, up to date and that the board discharges its statutory safeguarding duties. ▪ Support Board understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and provide assurance that policies, procedures and practice meet regulatory and ethical standards. Ensure that emotional wellbeing and trauma-informed practice is embedded across Momentum’s family and bereavement support and complement NHS/community services without duplication. . ▪ Support partnership working between Momentum and NHS clinical teams, helping maintain effective boundaries between clinical and emotional/wellbeing support. ▪ Work in partnership with the charity’s operational DSLs to provide challenge, advice, and governance assurance rather than day-to-day case management. ▪ Participate in board decision-making, governance, and strategy to maintain safe, impactful services for families. ▪ Champion a safeguarding first culture throughout Momentum and Board, including trustee oversight of policies, staff training, and case escalation. Ensure safeguarding is considered in all strategic decisions. Skills and Experience ▪ NHS Consultant Paediatric Oncologist, Paediatrician, or senior clinician with experience supporting children with cancer or life-challenging conditions. ▪ Current or recent Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or Named Doctor for Safeguarding in an NHS trust or charity context. ▪ Expertise in emotional wellbeing, trauma-informed care, or integrated psychosocial support for families. ▪ Understanding of charity governance and ability to provide strategic oversight in a non-medical, emotional wellbeing service context. Essential: ▪ Senior clinical professional, such as a Consultant Paediatrician, Nurse Consultant/Chief, Advanced Nurse Practitioner, or Specialist Nurse with significant experience in paediatrics, oncology, palliative care, or complex care – or equivalent experience. ▪ Substantial safeguarding knowledge and experience – for example, in a Named Nurse/Doctor role or as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) within the NHS or voluntary sector. ▪ Passionate about holistic family care and emotional support for children with serious illness and bereaved families. ▪ Collaborative and empathetic, able to combine clinical knowledge with a family-centred approach. ▪ Understanding of governance responsibilities in relation to safeguarding, ideally within a non clinical (charity or school) context. ▪ Strategic thinker who can provide challenge and assurance while remaining collaborative and constructive. ▪ Commitment to Momentum’s values of compassion, trust, and inclusion. Desirable: ▪ Affiliation with one of Momentum’s partnership hospitals or community teams. ▪ Experience supporting families in trauma-informed or psychosocial care models. ▪ Previous trustee or advisory board experience in children’s services or mental health. ▪ Understanding of the voluntary sector’s role in complementing NHS care through emotional and wellbeing support rather than clinical treatment Time Commitment ▪ Attendance at quarterly Board meetings (held in person or remotely). ▪ Meet with Momentum DSLs to review Safeguarding policy annually. ▪ Review anonymised Safeguarding cases quarterly ▪ Ad hoc support to the CEO and service delivery leadership as needed.

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

Oakleaf are always looking for volunteers to assist with our Fundraising Activities. 

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.  

Whether its our annual quiz night, a fire-walk, a dinner dance, a community awareness event we are continuing to expand our volunteer database and would love to recruit some volunteers to help us execute our events.  If you have a free evening once in a while and would like to support your local Mental Health Charity let us know!

Please contact our Community & Events Fundraising Manger: JaneFelton@Oakleaf-Enterprise.org

We currently have vacancies for volunteer receptionists to assist us with an immediate start.   

Full reception training will be given and appropriate safeguarding adults and GDPR training. 

We will require an Enhanced DBS check which Oakleaf will arrange.

Overview:

Provide general reception support for Oakleaf overseen by the client services manager.

Greet visitors and clients to the building, assisting with general enquiries and directing them to the correct service or department.

Ensure visitors sign in and sign out of the building so that Oakleaf are aware who is in the building at all times.

Monitor visitor movements whilst they are on site.

Receiving external telephone calls and transfer to appropriate staff member, message taking and provide  information regarding Oakleaf services.

Monitor staff Outlook calendars for whereabouts.

Being aware of and promoting Oakleaf services to new visitors and handing out promotional literature where appropriate.

Keeping hard copies of Oakleaf referral forms on reception to hand out to visitors enquiring about becoming an Oakleaf client, for them to take away and complete a daily appointment schedule for client activities, counselling appointments and maintenance visits is available each morning on reception.

Take card payments for services such as counselling and record each transaction.

Keep the reception folder updated with changes to staff and extension numbers.

Keep the reception area clean and tidy.

Monitor the car park to prevent blocking in.

Assist with adhoc administrative tasks.

Replenish supply of activities calendars in reception.

General:

Ensure maintenance of a safe and efficient working environment in accordance with current Health and Safety legislation including the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, COSHH Regulations, Environmental Health and EC Directives.

Operate robust and safe levels of practice in regard to lone working.

Perform any other reasonable duties as may be requested by the chief executive.

This job description is an indicator of general areas of responsibility and will be amended in accordance with the changing needs of the organisation in consultation with the post holder.

Oakleaf are looking for volunteers to work in our Horticulture department with our team leaders and 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 operate a Gardening service, as a social enterprise, as a way of providing vocational training and work experience for our clients and volunteers. Our services raise funds to help keep Oakleaf operating. If you enjoy working in the open air, with a friendly team, and you have a day, or a half day, available per week, please get in touch.

An understanding and compassionate nature towards ill-mental health is essential. 

Horticulture Administrator: beatricecurtis@oakleaf-enterprise.org

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.

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.

Wanted:  A volunteer Treasurer, ideally with accounting qualifications who is happy to work from home.  Our current Treasurer, who has just stepped down, will continue as a Trustee and will provide handover support to the new Treasurer.

The Role:  To oversee financial planning and management, ensuring financial viability of our events and courses, provide regular financial reports to the Board and Management team, supervise daily accounting activities performed by the Financial Assistant, and collaborate with the external accountant on final accounts to Companies House and Charity Commission.

We are: A yoga teacher training organisation.  We are a company limited by guarantee and a registered charity.  Our trustees, management team and members are spread around the country (and abroad). 

How much time is needed?  The amount of time spent in the role is variable depending on the time of year.  Preparation for the quarterly meetings and preparing the end of year accounts will need more time but an average of 2 – 3 hours a week will suffice.

We meet: As a management team we meet online using Zoom 3-times a year on a Wednesday at 1pm, plus an annual AGM and occasional sub-group meetings.  Our part-time virtual Finance Assistant deals with the day-to-day finances. 

We are looking for volunteers to work alongside teenage students and adults who suffer from a wide range of physical, psychological and developmental difficulties.

You will received great support from the team and a full induction.  No gardening experience is required, just a desire to be outdoors, have lots of fun and help people.

 Please click on the 'Sign up button' for more information

Guildford, Farnham,Ash, Aldershot, Pirbright, Woking, Godalming

The Therapy Garden seeks enthusiastic  gardeners to help grow produce and plants for retail purposes. It would be like having a free allotment! Flexible hours. To plan work in conjunction with our lead horticulturist.

Please click on the 'Sign up button' for more information

Guildford, Ash, Pirbright, Farnham

We have seven compost bays which need regular turning.

Do you have an afternoon each week where you can help turning these bays?

If so, please get in touch and join our merry band of volunteers at The Therapy Garden!

If you have ever wanted to make a difference for the environment but not known how, volunteering with Zero Carbon Guildford  is one of the best things you can do.

There are many different ways you can get involved as a volunteer; you could become one of our speakers helping us to spread our message, help with our Saturday town centre outreach, you could join one of our projects such as the library of things, water rangers or the community fridge.  Or if you have limited time available for volunteering you can become one of our supporters and help us champion our work.   No prior experience or knowledge is needed as we will give you training, but you do need to be passionate about the environment and want to help us achieve our aim of helping Guildford reach carbon neutrality by 2030.   

To find out more about how you can get involved, fill in our application form and we'll be in touch soon. 

Minimum age for volunteering is 14 and Duke of Edinburgh students are welcome.