Trustee Role Description

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

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

VOLUNTEER ROLE: Check in and Chat Volunteer

As people get older, some may find they spend more time on their own. This can sometimes feel lonely, boring and lacking in social interaction.

Our volunteer Check in and Chat service is for older people so they can enjoy chatting with someone over the phone, all from the comfort of their home with a weekly 30-minute chat at a time which suits both volunteer and older person.

You will be matched with a person who has similar interests to you.

As a Check in and Chat volunteer you can make a difference to the wellbeing of an older person's life.

Hours: 30 minutes a week at your convenience at an agreed time with your elderly telephone friend

Supported by: Befriending Team

Location: Surrey

Main Duties: Making time for a 30-minute call at a mutually agreed day and time each week. Being kind and respectful to your telephone friend. A commitment to volunteering with us for several months or longer Agreeing to our volunteer terms and conditions.

Personal Qualities: You enjoy a good phone call You have patience, empathy and understanding

Skills: Excellent listening skills Have empathy for older people The ability to value and respect others’ opinions and beliefs

References/ID: The role requires two references. Please provide a copy (or equivalent) of your photo-driving license (or equivalent) via scan/i-photo with your volunteer registration form via email to Volunteer Lead / Volunteer@ for minimal ID purposes.

To find out more, click on the "Fill in an Application" box and I will get back to you.

Debra

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!

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.

Become a Scam Champion: Educate Your Community!

Do you want to make a real difference in your community? Are you passionate about protecting people from the devastating effects of scams? We're looking for Scam Champions to help us spread awareness and empower people with the knowledge they need to stay safe.

What will you do?

As a Scam Champion, you'll become a community educator, delivering talks or writing articles to help people understand, identify, and avoid scams. You'll be a vital link in tackling the lack of awareness that makes people vulnerable to these financial crimes. We provide all the training you'll need, including a special session on the laws surrounding scams and valuable presentation tips. We also welcome your creative ideas for reaching people in new ways!

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for reliable and detail-conscious individuals who are confident speaking in front of groups. You'll need to be able to follow our guidance to ensure key information is included in your sessions and be able to commit to the sessions you sign up for.

This is a flexible role with no set hours, so you can fit it around your schedule. You can choose when and where you deliver sessions, keeping in mind when local communities are available.

Is this for you?

• Do you enjoy public speaking or writing?

• Are you reliable and committed?

• Are you passionate about helping others?

We would be delighted to have you on our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to build your skills, give back to your community, and help make a real impact.

We welcome applications from students aged 16 and over who are undertaking their Duke of Edinburgh Award. Reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed.

Ready to become a Scam Champion? Apply now and help us protect our communities!

Reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed.

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.

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.  

We need volunteers to assist with our annual fundraising concert on Wednesday, March 25th, 7 p.m. at Godalming United Church, Bridge Street. The tasks include:

Before the concert:

1. Help distribute leaflets and posters to publicise the concert.
2. Gather together useful raffle prizes (often small tokens from local
traders or unwrapped unwanted presents).
3. If possible cook some snacks like cheese straws and flapjacks for
concert refreshments (not too important).

On the night of the concert:

1. Arrive at 6 p.m. and help take tickets at the door.
2. Help sell raffle tickets before the concert starts and at the interval.
3. Help the team in the kitchen with cups of tea, soft drinks etc.
4. Help tidy up at the end.

We are a very small and friendly charity. Duke of Edinburgh or student volunteers are welcome.

Without our volunteers and especially our Fundraising Groups we wouldn’t be able to support people living with sight loss live their lives actively, independently, and well. We are looking to build up the Fundraising Group in Guildford and really need several Deputy Group coordinators, to help organise the groups fundraising activities.

In this lead volunteer role, you would be a key contact for fundraising in the area, the role would involve speaking with local businesses about fundraising opportunities for example, at local shopping centres, supermarkets, local events; organise fundraising activities for example quiz nights, bowling nights, sponsored walks, murder mysteries or anything else you can think of. You would build good working relationships with other volunteers in your group and make sure fundraising policies and procedures are followed and records are maintained.

Guide Dogs would provide specific training for this role which includes Data Protection – GDPR training; Volunteer Coordinating training; and a Welcome Induction Event. You will also have a dedicated volunteer manager who can provide ongoing support; as well as being able to connect with a good network of other volunteers. We have some experienced volunteer Fundraising Group Coordinators who are only too happy to help with advice and support.

In return, you’ll get the satisfaction of knowing you’re supporting people with sight loss by raising funds for our life-changing guide dogs and other vital services. You’ll also gain experiences, memories and friendships that last a lifetime.

To apply for this role, click 'fill in an application'.

As a fundraising volunteer for Guide Dogs, you’ll be part of a team in your local area that shares stories about what we do and raises vital funds to help people with sight loss live the life they choose. From planning events and helping at collections, to placing our iconic guide dog collection boxes with local businesses – you’ll get to hear inspiring stories, meet incredible people and dogs, and see the difference you’re making firsthand.

We’ve got volunteer roles to suit all passions, skillsets and schedules. You can make the role your own and you only need to take on as much as works for you.

You’ll have the full support of your team, a dedicated Guide Dogs volunteer manager, and you’ll also receive any training you might need to help you in your role. We also cover all reasonable expenses related to your volunteering.

In return, you’ll get the satisfaction of knowing you’re supporting people with sight loss by raising funds for our life-changing guide dogs and other vital services. You’ll also gain experiences, memories and friendships that last a lifetime.

The Puppy Raiser role is a full-on volunteering role, whereby you look after a future life-changing puppy for a year, from when they are about 9 weeks old until they are around 18 months. You will play a huge role in the social development of the puppy, guiding him or her through training, socialisation, introduction of new environments and experiences, whilst providing a loving home. They are young puppies when they first arrive so all the usual toilet training, chewing etc does occur; but if you can cope with that it is such a rewarding role.

You will take your puppy along to monthly puppy classes where you will be supported with their training, we use a programme called Puppy Raising for Excellent Partnerships (PREP) which is based on positive reinforcement. You will be supported by other puppy raisers as well as a dedicated volunteer manager.

Ideally you will have enough time to invest in raising a puppy and attending to their needs, have someone at home who is physically able to handle large breed dogs (around 25 – 40 kg), access to a car so that you can get your puppy used to travelling, the agreement of your landlord to have a dog in the property if you rent your home and a safe secure area outside for your puppy to go to the toilet.

You’ll get the rewarding feeling of watching a mischievous puppy learn new training techniques to help them develop into a guide dog. The opportunity to participate in our bespoke world-class training programme which can help you train your own dogs or advance a future career in dog handling.

Volunteering for Guide Dogs should never leave you out of pocket. We’ll make sure we pay any expenses related to volunteering with us, including veterinary costs, food costs for the puppy and other materials needed for the puppy’s training.

As a Puppy Fosterer you will be providing a puppy with a loving home for a short period of time, which can vary from a couple of days to a couple of months, all whilst giving them the care and support they need for their training. You will help reinforce their training by supporting their social development, introduce them to new environments and experiences and follow the training guidance provided by our Puppy Development Advisors and the training programme we use called Puppy Raising for Excellent Partnerships (PREP) which is based on positive reinforcement.

Ideally you will have enough time to invest in looking after the puppy when they come to stay with you; have someone at home who is physically able to handle large breed dogs (around 25 – 40 kg); access to a car so that you can get your puppy used to travelling; the agreement of your landlord to have a dog in the property if you rent your home; and a safe secure area outside on gravel or concrete, for your puppy to go to the toilet.

You will get the satisfaction in knowing you are directly supporting people with sight loss to live actively, independently and well by helping a puppy develop into a future life-changing guide dog. Our volunteers receive lots of support from their volunteer managers to help them implement the training modules with their puppy.

Volunteering for Guide Dogs should never leave you out of pocket. We’ll make sure we pay any expenses related to volunteering with us, including veterinary costs, food costs for the puppy and other materials needed for the puppy’s training.

Guildford Opera is seeking volunteers to help with our productions (and more)!

We have a range of roles to suit different skills, interests and time commitments. Whether you’d like to get involved just once or on an ongoing basis, we’d love to hear from you.

Our next production is in May 2026, but there are opportunities to get started throughout the year. We’re flexible, and we’ll work with you to fine-tune your role. Current opportunities include:

• Stage Manager / Stage Crew

• Social Media Coordinator

• Admin Assistant / Fundraising Assistant

• Photographer

We’d also love to hear from people with other skills, such as carpentry or general handywork, who might be happy to help out on a casual basis. For most roles, no prior experience is necessary.

No need to commit long-term – you can try a role and see how it goes! 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 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 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!

Description of Volunteer Role - We are looking for volunteers to help with the management, fundraising, publicity, insurance, safety personnel and other policy aspects of running a flourishing youth organisation run entirely by volunteers.

Volunteers would be required for one evening per month for committee meetings and occasional visits to the unit for other purposes.

The Management Committee meets about 10 times per year and the AGM is from 7.15 to 9.15pm, usually on a Tuesday or Wednesday. There are also some ad hoc meetings when VIPs visit on a Monday or Thursday (probably 2 per year)

When Required - Time Flexible

Commitment: Part Time

Areas of Interest - Children, Sport and Outdoor Activities, Youth.

Types of Activity - Community Work, Fundraising, Marketing, PR and Media, Trusteeship and Committee Work.

Skills - None other than a desire and enthusiasm to help the youngsters of today become the responsible adults of tomorrow.

There are occasional courses run by the Sea Cadet Corps to attend. Also a CRB check is necessary and a child protection course every 3 years. 

Directions - At Dapdune Wharf, next to the National Trust on the River Wey. Access either via Walnut Tree Close (Car Park) or Woodbridge Road(Park on Road) and then via footpath which links the two.

Recruitment Method - CRB Check, Informal Discussion.

Are you an organised, financially adept individual, with a few hours a month to help Joyfull Greens remotely and flexibly.? 

Joyfull Greens is a fairly new Community Interest Company, we are still in our first year.

We need help with basic book keeping and end of year filing. 

Advice on whether everything is done within accepted accounting practice and to help us keep proper records.

Simple monthly or bi-monthly report on the financial position for meetings (balance sheet, budget monitoring reports, cash flow, fundraising performance etc).

Qualities

• Friendly, reliable and professional. 
• Knowledge of current and fundraising finance practice relevant to voluntary and community organisations.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping and financial management.
• Good financial analysis skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly

You would benefit from complimentary invites to cooking sessions and helping to make a lasting difference to your local community. 

Are you an organised, reliable individual, with a few hours a month to help Joyfull Greens remotely and flexibly.? 

Joyfull Greens is a fairly new Community Interest Company, we are still in our first year.

We need help with general admin.  So if you are good at word, email, telephone calls, you are the person we are looking for.  We use Google Docs, so experience with that is helpful.  

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. 

Are you a corporate fundraiser and networker?  Have you experience to interacting with corporate organisations and local companies to fundraise?  Just a few hours a month need to help Joyfull Greens remotely and flexibly.

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. 

We need help with developing corporate fundraising and yearly partnerships (often called charity of the year partnerships).   We use Google Docs, so experience with that is helpful. 

We expect developing partnerships with food, cooking, health and sports organisations, etc. 

The role may incorporate finding items for raffles and cooking sessions and creating sponsorship agreements with corporates.  

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. 

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. 

Are you organised and love running events?  As a new CIC we will be setting up some events for the future for fundraising, awareness raising and networking.  We are in the early stages of this process, so an experienced and reliable person would be perfect to add to our team.  Perhaps you specialise in planning events or perhaps you prefer being a person standing behind the table at events, being the friendly face of Joyfull Greens.   

Just a few hours a month, every now and then to help Joyfull Greens would make a lasting difference to the community interest group, which is still in its first year.

 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. 

Are you a people person?  Friendly, organised, reliable individual and definitely flexible, with a few hours a month to help Joyfull Greens remotely and flexibly.? 

Joyfull Greens is a fairly new Community Interest Company, we are still in our first year.

We need help with managing and recruiting volunteers.  General record keeping, ability to communicate and encourage volunteers, interview skills and basic management of volunteers.  This may include co-ordinating some training in things such as food hygiene etc.  So if you are good at word, email, telephone calls, you are the person we are looking for.  We use Google Docs, so experience with that is helpful.  May involve attending the occasional external volunteer meeting (optional). 

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. 

Are you a people person?  Do you love food, healthy and sustainable eating?  Are you friendly, organised and reliable?  Can you offer a morning or afternoon every now and then to instruct a session of 12 participants?  Classes run from 11-1:30pm at the moment, but may progress to afternoons and evenings in the future. 

You will need to demonstrate and cook a dish, giving instructions to the group to copy.  In addition, you will make a salad or two as side dishes to accompany the main dish.  There will be Assistant Class Hosts to help you set up, welcome guests, provide drinks, organise and clear away. 

Once cooked everyone sits and eats the finished product and takes home any left overs.  We currently  have one Cooking Instructor / Class Teacher, but we are looking for additional cooks/chefs, either on a regular basis or special appearance.  We need to add variety, so different cultural food, basic food, seasonal foods, man with a pan, budget cooking etc. 

Joyfull Greens is a fairly new Community Interest Company, we are still in our first year, however, we are having great success. 

Qualities

• Friendly, reliable and professional. 
• Excellent cooking/chef 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. 

Are you an skilled marketing and communications person with a few hours a month to help Joyfull Greens remotely and flexibly.? 

Joyfull Greens is a fairly new Community Interest Group, we are still in our first year.

We need help with everything at this point in time.  We are able to make several roles or one big role.

We need help with producing a newsletter, advertising on Eventbrite, press releases, publicity, leaflets and other collateral and possibly social media (although we are advertising for social media volunteers separately).   

So if you like doing a particular thing in marketing and communications please get in touch.   

 Qualities

• Friendly, reliable and professional. 
• Knowledge of website maintenance and updating.  
• Ability to communicate clearly

You would benefit from complimentary invites to cooking sessions and helping to make a lasting difference to your local community. 

Bring your personality and friendliness to Joyfull Greens.  We need reliable, helpful people to help us run our classes.  As part of the team delivering the class, we would like you to help set up the room in advance of the class with dishes, glasses, food and utensils and to help tidy up afterwards.  Y

You will welcome people into the venue, register their names and give out name badges and aprons, offer a welcome drink and show them to their seats.   

During the class, you will assist and may be asked to help individuals with chopping, peeling, mixing etc.  We will have a professional chef instructing everyone, so you don't have to be a qualified chef!   

After cooking, we will need you to help by clearing the tables, and taking dirty plates and utensils to the kitchen.  Then you will need to re-set the tables ready to eat the gorgeous food that everyone has prepared.   

After eating, help clear away and then either place items in the dishwasher or wash up. 

You too will be able to enjoy a free meal with the other members of the class and some conversations throughout the session.  Great fun, relaxed and friendly. 

We will have a list of session dates and times and you would be able to select the ones that are convenient to you. 

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.

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!

Are you are keen to help local people living with Motor Neurone Disease in the Guildford and surrounding areas?

We are seeking people who are able to provide support to families living with MND in Guildford and the surrounding areas. Support volunteers can provide face to face home visits, email and phone support, helping people to have the best quality of life for as long as possible.

You'll need to be caring, reliable and able to carry out home visits on your own. This is a challenging but rewarding role and you will be supported by your local branch and regional staff team.

We will do a DBS check, reimburse expenses and provide training and support.

If you would like to have an informal chat about this role please click on the application tab and we will be in touch asap. 

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

We are seeking a Social Media Volunteer to help us to communicate with and build our community on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok. We have so much interesting content that we would love to share – about what we are doing, who we are partnering with, where we are delivering workshops next, but also about our latest findings on female health and physiology in sport – because we believe that this information is relevant to all girls and women who aspire to be active and healthy. But we lack the know-how and capacity to share it. Which makes us sad. Because it could really help others. So can you help?

About you:

You don’t need to be sporty, you just need to share our passion to improve the health and welfare of girls and women throughout Surrey and Hampshire, by enabling us to share with them information which we didn’t have growing up, which if we had known would have directly contributed to our own health and wellbeing!

We are a new charity so we don’t have the resources to deliver our social media so you would be filling a very big gap in our organisation. You could work at your own time and when works best for you.

Optimise is completely volunteer run, we all contribute our time and expertise based on a shared desire to help others. We are good at what we do, and our reward is knowing that we are a team, supported, all working towards a shared goal and love of biscuits!

About us:

At Optimise Foundation, we believe every girl and woman deserves the opportunity to thrive in sport, supported by new knowledge and understanding of their unique physiology.

In 2020, 94% of sports performance research focused on men. Women's bodies, with their menstrual cycles and hormonal fluctuations, were largely overlooked — leaving a critical knowledge gap in grassroots sport. We set up Optimise to change that.

We are local volunteer coaches, health professionals, athletes, teachers, and parents — united by a passion to translate cutting-edge female physiology research into practical action across all sports. Our mission is to empower girls and women with the information and support they deserve to optimise their training, performance, and health.

Through consultation, education, and action, we aim to create a world where female athletes of all ages can thrive, and conversations around puberty, periods, and menopause in sport are embraced — not sidelined.

About the role:

We are seeking a Fundraising Writer Volunteer to help identify and submit written applications to potential funders.  We are looking for someone who loves to write and can help us raise funds by drafting and sharing cases for support with Trusts and Foundations. You are organised, happy to work independently at a time that works for you and then feedback when suits. Some experience would be helpful, but the main thing is that you are open and enthusiastic, we can show you the ropes and we have lots of copy for you to draw on and craft from!

About you:

You don’t need to be sporty, you just need to share our passion to improve the health and welfare of girls and women throughout Surrey and Hampshire, by enabling us to share with them information which we didn’t have growing up, which if we had known would have directly contributed to our own health and wellbeing!

Optimise is completely volunteer run, we all contribute our time and expertise based on a shared desire to help others. We are good at what we do, and our reward is knowing that we are a team, supported, all working towards a shared goal and love of biscuits!

If you join us, you will use your skills to make a very direct and positive impact on girls and women in our community and you can be proud of that.

PeerTalk groups are attended by people who live with depression, anxiety and similar emotional distress

Helping out means being part of a volunteer team to facilitate the peer support group meetings. The role does not involve offering advice, counsel or trying to ‘fix’ people but it does involve listening to people’s concerns and facilitating the meeting so that the attendees are able to support one another by sharing coping skills, encouragement and understanding.

“Talking to other people who have experienced the same mental health problems as you is really helpful. It resets my week so I can start again. I am so happy that I have found this group, it helps me in ways I cannot explain. It has changed my life for better : ) Thank you”.  - a PeerTalk attendee.

Voluntary Action South West Surrey (VASWS) is an umbrella organisation for voluntary groups, community groups and charities working in Guildford and Waverley.  We help with support and development, provide information, training, funding & governance advice and with recruiting volunteers.

We are seeking a new Board members to join our vibrant team.

What skills do I need?

The Role: Trustee

We are inviting passionate individuals to join our Board as Trustees, contributing to our journey. Board meetings are your platform to influence, guide, and support VASWS’s strategic direction. Beyond governance, Trustees engage with the community, representing VASWS at local events and helping steer our mission forward.

Benefits Include:

• Making a lasting impact in the community.
• Expanding your network and forming new relationships.
• Developing skills in governance, leadership, and strategy.
• Broadening your personal and professional skill set.
• Reimbursement for reasonable expenses.

We are based in central Guildford and Board Meetings are held 4 times a year on a Tuesday at 4pm via Teams, plus an annual AGM and occasional sub group meetings.

If you are interested and would like to have a chat about the role and find out more about us please fill in the application form. 

We look forward to hearing from you!

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.