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40 Degreez Centre (Farnham)
Mission Statement
The 40 Degreez Centre provides a venue for all young people in the Farnham area (currently around 5000 in the age range 10 to 25 years old) to meet in a safe and informal environment, supporting a variety of leisure, social and advisory activities.
General Interests
Artventure Trust Ltd (Merrow, Guildford)
Mission Statement
The Artventure Trust enables people with learning difficulties,physical & mental disabilities to explore the visual arts. We aim to help vunerable people integrate into the community. Working alongside practising artists & others with a variety of skills & experience, we combine to give a flexible & fun approach to the creative process.
General Interests
General helper
The Artventure Trust enables people with learning ,physical & mental disbilities to explore the visual arts.We aim to help vunerable people integrate into the community.
We operate from St Peters Comprehensive School in Merrow,Guildford on weekdays during term time.
Small supervised groups attend our 'art workshops' and would really benefit from the assistance of a 'general helper' to chat,make teas & coffees , lend a hand where needed and be involved.
We are looking for someone who is patient,caring,friendly and open minded.No art skills are needed.
Ideally you would attend for a few hours each week on a regular basis.
Suitable for 16yrs+
Expenses paid
Accessible by Public Transport
Recruitment involves informal interview,references & DBS checking.
If you are interested or have any queries please contact us by completing the online application and Lyanne will contact you
(Guildford)
Butterfly Conservation
Mission Statement
Our Vision
A world where butterflies, moths and nature thrive and can be enjoyed by everyone, forever.
Our Purpose
Butterfly Conservation conserves and recovers butterflies and moths and champions them for the benefit of nature and people.
Volunteering with Butterfly Conservation
Practical Conservation Group Volunteer (Surrey)
Our Practical Conservation Group Volunteers make a real difference to their local environment. Without them, many threatened butterflies and moths could be lost forever.
At Butterfly Conservation, we want to create a world where butterflies and moths are enjoyed by everyone, forever. Our Group Volunteers help ensure that their local site is a haven for wildlife and the people who enjoy it. Working with other volunteers doing hands-on, practical work, they make sure the site is right for butterflies by cutting, raking or digging.
There’s often a bonfire and refreshments, too!
You will enjoy physical work and have the chance to see the results of your efforts both on the day and in the following spring and summer when the butterflies and moths return. You don’t need to know anything about butterflies or moths to get started, but will have the chance to learn about them and other wildlife.
Why we want you
To take part in practical conservation tasks on key sites for the benefit of moths and butterflies.
What you will be doing
- Carry out practical conservation tasks (cutting scrub, raking, uprooting invasive species, clear felling etc.) as directed by the group leader.
- Ensure that you understand the work which needs to be carried out on site, why, where and how.
The skills you need
- An understanding of safe tool use, or a willingness to learn.
- You need to be capable of working outside for several hours, sometimes on uneven or steep ground.
- Since many sites are rural with poor transport links, it can be useful to have your own transport. Car sharing will be encouraged - please let the Group Leader know if this would be helpful to you.
- Your behaviour will support Butterfly Conservation’s values.
What's in it for you
- This role gives great job satisfaction – you can see the impact of your work both on the day and in the following spring / summer.
- Learn more about the site and the butterflies and moths which use it.
- Increase your social circle with like minded people, boosting your wellbeing.
Disclaimer
This role is active year round. Practical conservation days (“work parties”) are arranged at intervals during the season, but usually take place between 10am and 4pm on the chosen day. We ask for a minimum commitment to attend 1 work party over the course of one season. We will also ask you to complete health and safety training for the role. May involve accessing steep slopes, uneven ground, or remote sites. Please check with the named contact for this opportunity. Children aged 13-15 must be accompanied by an adult whilst volunteering. If you are aged 16 or 17, your parent may give written permission for you to volunteer without adult supervision
Cancer Testing Services CIC
The mission statement of Cancer Testing Services CIC
Community service is paramount in our approach to providing families with both awareness and possible solutions to all too common cancers and the problems that they can bring.
The awareness and detection work of Cancer Testing Services CIC is driven by a passion to find early indications of prostate cancer in men and also aims to lead to the uncovering of any other cancers, regardless of gender, that, through testing with a simple blood test, might assist in this early detection and the possibility of saving or extending life.
We aim to learn, educate and use knowledge, to reduce death from prostate and other cancers that affect adults in the community and will reduce the impact upon the wider families that cancer complications and deaths provide.
Safeguarding Officer
Canine Partners
Are you looking for a rewarding, fun, new challenge? Canine Partners is a registered charity that transforms the lives of disabled people by partnering them with assistance dogs. We are looking for caring homes in Berkshire area, to raise, socialise and train puppies and young dogs up to the age of 18 months before they go on to become life-changing canine partners. Ideally, within 45 minutes’ drive RG12. Find out more caninepartners.org.uk/puppy-parents
Mission Statement
We will change the lives of disabled people using expertly trained dogs to improve physical, emotional and social wellbeing.
General Interests
Cherry Trees (East Clandon)
Cherry Trees provides home-from-home short-break care for children with complex disabilities and essential, meaningful break for their families in Surrey, Hampshire and surrounding areas.
Last year Cherry Trees supported 68 children, provided over 52,000 hours of care, supported 14 new families and organised 86 day trips - our care goes beyond just the stay!
We are looking for friendly volunteers to join the Cherry Tress community to continue this vital lifeline!
Mission Statement
Our purpose
To be a force for good by transforming lives through exceptional home from home care for children with all disabilities and their families.
Our Vision
Our doors will always be open to families in need throughout the South East, by being a much loved and supported charity.
Our Values
Our aim at Cherry Trees is to offer the opportunity to children with learning and physical disabilities, most of which are severe, to enhance their quality of life by providing a safe, home-like environment whilst also providing their parents with a meaningful break.
Volunteering with Cherry Trees
Cherry Trees Collecting Tin Volunteer
Join us as a Cherry Trees Collection Tin Distributor in Surrey and Hampshire!
Are you keen to get out into the local community and help fundraise for Cherry Trees, then this volunteering role is perfect for you!
We are looking for friendly, reliable and organised individuals to help distribute our collection tins in the local community across Surrey and Hampshire, to maximise fundraising and awareness.
You are required to distribute and collect if/when required, to build a rapport with the supporter, and to take the full collection tin to the Cherry Trees fundraising team in either East Clandon or Goldcrest Lodge.
18+
ID badges & tins provided with authorisation letters
Hours to suit
A full overview of Cherry Trees will be provided by our friendly fundraising team.
If you are interested in finding out more, then please click on the 'Fill in an Application' link and we will get back to you.
Farnham ASSIST
Mission Statement
Our mission is to support older people living in Farnham to prevent loneliness and isolation. We are here to listen when people wish to talk and them to our events.
Volunteer Roles
Cook / Food Preparation Assistant
As part of our Volunteer Team you will receive regular updates and training, opportunities to attend our events and be rewarded with the appreciation of our clients for whom this may be an essential lifeline.
For monthly weekend lunches for older people: the Cook agrees the menu with the Lunch Coordinator, oversees the cooking and serving of the food and clears up the cooking area. The Food Preparation Assistants help the cook prepare the vegetables etc, serve the lunch and clear the cooking area.
Experience and enjoyment of cooking (particularly for the role of Cook), enjoys working as part of a team, enjoys company. Cooks must hold a food hygiene certificate (training for this will be provided by Farnham ASSIST, if necessary).
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO COMMIT TO ONCE A MONTH. YOU WILL BE ON A ROTA WITH OTHER COOKS
For further information please follow the 'Fill in an application' link.
Farnham
Dining Room Assistant 14+
As part of our Volunteer Team you will receive regular updates and training, opportunities to attend our events and be rewarded with the appreciation of our clients for whom this may be an essential lifeline. All help gratefully received whether once a month or once a year.
Volunteers are needed to help at our monthly weekend lunches for older people.
You will assist with carrying the meals to the tables, clearing the tables, help with the washing up, and help clear up the dining room and the kitchen.
You should be able to work well in a team.
Applications from students (aged 14 and over) undertaking their Duke of Edinburgh Award would be welcome to apply.
For further information please follow the 'Fill in an application' link.
Farnham Community Farm
Mission Statement
Founded in 2008, Farnham Community Farm—formerly known as Farnham Local Food—is a community-run project powered by volunteer support. Our mission is to provide fresh, locally grown vegetables, produced to organic standards, for people in and around the Farnham area. We also offer volunteering opportunities in a peaceful, welcoming environment.
Here’s what we’re proud of:
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We welcome volunteers of all ages and abilities—whether you’re coming as an individual, with support to learn new skills, or simply to enjoy the calm, open space of the farm.
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We host schools, youth groups (including Cubs, Brownies, and Rainbows), and participants completing Duke of Edinburgh or school volunteering programmes.
Our vegetables are as fresh as it gets. Picked the very same day they’re collected, they travel virtually no food miles, helping preserve nutrients often lost in supermarket produce that’s been transported long distances. It’s better for you—and better for the planet.
Volunteering with Farnham Community Farm
Vegetable growing - help with all manner of growing tasks - something to suit all abilities!
Our volunteers help with all manner of growing tasks; we have something to suit all abilities. Things our volunteers get up to in the field include:
Sowing seeds in the polytunnel
Potting on plants
Planting out seedlings in the field
Preparing the soil for planting, using a broad fork and rake
Weeding, tidying and maintaining the crops
Harvesting the crops (Wednesdays and Thursday morning); picking and digging up the veg required that week
Weighing out veg for each member's bag
Building infrastructure (e.g., a shed), creating structures for the children’s area, or repairing wooden items.
Topping up vegetable beds with manure or compost
Tea and lunch breaks are an important part of the day, when we all sit together to chat and enjoy tea, coffee, and biscuits—provided free by the farm.
We welcome volunteers Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm (or 4pm in the winter). All abilities are welcome and we don't ask for any commitment, just come when it suits you. Please click 'fill in an application' to find out more or apply.
Guildford Borough Council - Community Wellbeing Team
Mission Statement
Do you love gardening? Do you like helping those in your community? Then we have the perfect project for you!
We are looking for volunteers to help those in their local community, who are not able to upkeep their gardens. We are aiming to start the project in Merrow during the Springtime. This is a pilot project and in the future, we would love for it to be rolled out across all the wards of Guildford.
Gardening
Guildford Opera
Volunteering with Guildford Opera
Costume Assistant / Sewing Volunteer (November/December 2026)
Guildford Opera is seeking a Costume Assistant to help with our next show!
We are looking for a volunteer with strong sewing skills to act as a Costume Assistant for our December 2026 production of Donizetti's opera Lucia di Lammermoor. Prior experience working in a theatre setting is desirable but not essential - we are a small charity and most of us are volunteers, so we're also keen to hear from talented amateurs who are confident working independently.
The role involves supporting our Costume Supervisor to prepare and maintain the costumes for the show.
Our ideal Costume Assistant would:
- Be confident in hand- and machine-sewing
- Be able to make a range of alterations (including blind-hemming, shortening dresses and sleeves, taking in trousers and sewing on buttons)
- Assist at costume fittings on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th November (location TBC - in/near Guildford; lifts can be provided!)
- Have time between Sunday 29th November and Tuesday 1st December to carry out alterations to at least three costumes
- Have their own sewing machine to carry out alterations at home
We'd be delighted if you'd like to join us at the dress rehearsals and performances (1st-5th December) to help organise and maintain costumes during the run, however this by no means essential.
All our volunteers are treated just the same as members of the company - you'll have the opportunity to meet new people, join our social events and become part of a lively, welcoming community! Volunteers are also given a small allocation of free tickets to our shows, in recognition of the support they give.
We offer volunteers as much flexibility as we can and will adapt roles to suit you where possible. We welcome people from all backgrounds; we're also happy to provide reasonable adjustments to support you in your volunteer role.
To let us know you're interested in volunteering with us, please scroll to the top of this page and click on Fill in an application form (on the right-hand side of this advert). We'll then arrange an informal chat at a time to suit you - please note there's no commitment at this stage. We look forward to hearing from you!
Halow project (Guildford)
Mission Statement
To make a difference
About us
The halow project is a growing community-based charity, situated in Guildford, Surrey. We support young people, aged 16+, with a learning disability on their journey into adult life.
The young people we work with want the opportunity to:
- Build relationships
- Become part of the community
- Find meaningful employment
- Have a home of their own
We believe that the young people we support have the right to be part of and respected in their communities and are entitled to a life they choose in ways which best suit them. halow is committed to developing creative opportunities and removing social barriers.
General Interests
Social Activity Volunteer
Volunteer with halow!
Make a difference, have fun, and be part of our community
Our volunteers play a vital role in helping halow’s young people enjoy new experiences, build friendships, and take part in activities they love.
As a Social Activity Volunteer, you’ll support a range of fun activities based around the interests of our young people, including bowling, theatre trips, discos, and days out. Whether you can volunteer once a week, once a month, or a few times a year, your time and support can make a real difference.There is no minimum time constraint, all we ask is a commitment from volunteers
Who can volunteer?
No previous experience is needed,we’re looking for people who are enthusiastic, reliable, and willing to support our young people. Although our office is based in Guildford, volunteering opportunities are available across Surrey
Why volunteer for halow?
Our volunteers enjoy the fun of our events and can gain valuable work experience whilst enjoying giving something back to the community, taking on new challenges and sharing their skills to help others. Other benefits include:
- To try something new
- To have fun
- To give something back to the community
- To do something that you feel is important to you
- To meet new people
- To gain valuable work experience
- To take on new challenges
- To share your skills in order to help others
- To build confidence
How do I join as a halow volunteer?
To become a halow volunteer, simply complete our application form and a member of our team will be in touch. If you’d like to chat with us first, call 01483 447 960. All volunteers are subject to references and, where applicable, a DBS check (funded by halow).
Join us and help create meaningful experiences and memories for young people across Surrey.
Gardening Support Volunteer
Volunteer with halow!
Make a difference, have fun, and be part of our community
Our volunteers play a vital role in helping halow’s young people enjoy new experiences, build friendships, and take part in activities they love.
As a Gardening Volunteer, you’ll support our kitchen allotment, helping to plan, grow, and care for a variety of vegetables, fruits, flowers, and plants. The produce grown can be used in our cooking sessions or shared with local community groups. Although our offices are based in Guildford, we welcome volunteers from various places, as opportunities for their support arise all over Surrey. They are not expected to come to us with any previous experience; all we ask for is commitment and a willingness to work with our young people.
Who can volunteer?
No previous experience is needed,we’re looking for people who are enthusiastic, reliable, and willing to support our young people. Although our office is based in Guildford, volunteering opportunities are available across Surrey
Why volunteer for halow?
Our volunteers enjoy the fun of our events and can gain valuable work experience whilst enjoying giving something back to the community, taking on new challenges and sharing their skills to help others. Other benefits include:
- To try something new
- To have fun
- To give something back to the community
- To do something that you feel is important to you
- To meet new people
- To gain valuable work experience
- To take on new challenges
- To share your skills in order to help others
- To build confidence
How do I join as a halow volunteer?
To become a halow volunteer, simply complete our application form and a member of our team will be in touch. If you’d like to chat with us first, call 01483 447 960. All volunteers are subject to references and, where applicable, a DBS check (funded by halow).
Join us and help create meaningful experiences and memories for young people across Surrey.
Cookery Support Volunteer
Volunteer with halow!
Make a difference, have fun, and be part of our community
Our volunteers play a vital role in helping halow’s young people enjoy new experiences, build friendships, and take part in activities they love. As a Cookery Volunteer, you’ll support our young people as they explore different cooking styles, cuisines, and techniques. You’ll help them learn how to plan, prepare, and cook healthy, nutritious meals while building confidence and developing new skills. Although our offices are based in Guildford, we welcome volunteers from various places, as opportunities for their support arise all over Surrey. They are not expected to come to us with any previous experience; all we ask for is commitment and a willingness to work with our young people.
Who can volunteer?
No previous experience is needed,we’re looking for people who are enthusiastic, reliable, and willing to support our young people. Although our office is based in Guildford, volunteering opportunities are available across Surrey
Why volunteer for halow?
Our volunteers enjoy the fun of our events and can gain valuable work experience whilst enjoying giving something back to the community, taking on new challenges and sharing their skills to help others. Other benefits include:
- To try something new
- To have fun
- To give something back to the community
- To do something that you feel is important to you
- To meet new people
- To gain valuable work experience
- To take on new challenges
- To share your skills in order to help others
- To build confidence
How do I join as a halow volunteer?
To become a halow volunteer, simply complete our application form and a member of our team will be in touch. If you’d like to chat with us first, call 01483 447 960. All volunteers are subject to references and, where applicable, a DBS check (funded by halow).
Join us and help create meaningful experiences and memories for young people across Surrey.
Arts & Crafts Support Volunteer
Volunteer with halow!
Make a difference, have fun, and be part of our community
Our volunteers play a vital role in helping halow’s young people enjoy new experiences, build friendships, and take part in activities they love. As an Arts & Crafts Volunteer, you’ll support our young people as they explore a variety of creative activities, including drawing, painting, pottery, and sculpture. You'll help encourage creativity, build confidence, and support them in developing new artistic skills in a fun and welcoming environment. Although our offices are based in Guildford, we welcome volunteers from various places, as opportunities for their support arise all over Surrey. They are not expected to come to us with any previous experience; all we ask for is commitment and a willingness to work with our young people.
Who can volunteer?
No previous experience is needed,we’re looking for people who are enthusiastic, reliable, and willing to support our young people. Although our office is based in Guildford, volunteering opportunities are available across Surrey
Why volunteer for halow?
Our volunteers enjoy the fun of our events and can gain valuable work experience whilst enjoying giving something back to the community, taking on new challenges and sharing their skills to help others. Other benefits include:
- To try something new
- To have fun
- To give something back to the community
- To do something that you feel is important to you
- To meet new people
- To gain valuable work experience
- To take on new challenges
- To share your skills in order to help others
- To build confidence
How do I join as a halow volunteer?
To become a halow volunteer, simply complete our application form and a member of our team will be in touch. If you’d like to chat with us first, call 01483 447 960. All volunteers are subject to references and, where applicable, a DBS check (funded by halow).
Join us and help create meaningful experiences and memories for young people across Surrey.
Sports & Fitness Support Volunteer
Volunteer with halow!
Make a difference, have fun, and be part of our community
Our volunteers play a vital role in helping halow’s young people enjoy new experiences, build friendships, and take part in activities they love. As a Sports & Fitness Volunteer, you’ll support our young people as they take part in a variety of sports and fitness activities. You'll help encourage an active lifestyle, build confidence, and create a fun, inclusive environment where everyone can enjoy getting active and trying new sports. Although our offices are based in Guildford, we welcome volunteers from various places, as opportunities for their support arise all over Surrey. They are not expected to come to us with any previous experience; all we ask for is commitment and a willingness to work with our young people.
Who can volunteer?
No previous experience is needed,we’re looking for people who are enthusiastic, reliable, and willing to support our young people. Although our office is based in Guildford, volunteering opportunities are available across Surrey
Why volunteer for halow?
Our volunteers enjoy the fun of our events and can gain valuable work experience whilst enjoying giving something back to the community, taking on new challenges and sharing their skills to help others. Other benefits include:
- To try something new
- To have fun
- To give something back to the community
- To do something that you feel is important to you
- To meet new people
- To gain valuable work experience
- To take on new challenges
- To share your skills in order to help others
- To build confidence
How do I join as a halow volunteer?
To become a halow volunteer, simply complete our application form and a member of our team will be in touch. If you’d like to chat with us first, call 01483 447 960. All volunteers are subject to references and, where applicable, a DBS check (funded by halow).
Join us and help create meaningful experiences and memories for young people across Surrey.
Learning Support Volunteer
Volunteer with halow!
Make a difference, have fun, and be part of our community
Our volunteers play a vital role in helping halow’s young people enjoy new experiences, build friendships, and take part in activities they love. As a Learning Support Volunteer, you’ll support our young people within Building Futures, our weekday educational programme. From helping someone sail a riverboat one day to supporting them in designing a computer game the next, every session is different. We are ideally looking for volunteers who can commit to a regular day each week to provide consistent support and build meaningful relationships. Although our offices are based in Guildford, we welcome volunteers from various places, as opportunities for their support arise all over Surrey. They are not expected to come to us with any previous experience; all we ask for is commitment and a willingness to work with our young people.
Who can volunteer?
No previous experience is needed,we’re looking for people who are enthusiastic, reliable, and willing to support our young people. Although our office is based in Guildford, volunteering opportunities are available across Surrey
Why volunteer for halow?
Our volunteers enjoy the fun of our events and can gain valuable work experience whilst enjoying giving something back to the community, taking on new challenges and sharing their skills to help others. Other benefits include:
- To try something new
- To have fun
- To give something back to the community
- To do something that you feel is important to you
- To meet new people
- To gain valuable work experience
- To take on new challenges
- To share your skills in order to help others
- To build confidence
How do I join as a halow volunteer?
To become a halow volunteer, simply complete our application form and a member of our team will be in touch. If you’d like to chat with us first, call 01483 447 960. All volunteers are subject to references and, where applicable, a DBS check (funded by halow).
Join us and help create meaningful experiences and memories for young people across Surrey.
Haslewey Community Centre (Haslemere)
Mission Statement
We are a non-government funded community centre with a wide range of daily activities to suit all needs. With a warm welcome and lots of fun activities, we strive to offer a place for people of all ages to come and enjoy.
The Haslewey is a completely independent organisation and a registered charity that runs as a business. To enable us to continue to benefit the local community, we are heavily dependent on income we generate from our services and events.
General Interests
Kitchen Helper
Volunteers need to join the friendly team here at Haslewey. Kitchen duties include helping chef with preparation of vegetables and using dish washer and dishing up.
Jacobs Well Afternoon Tea
Jacobs Well Afternoon Tea Mission Statement
The Jacobs Well Afternoon Tea is a not-for-profit organisation which is now in its 14th year. We provide a comfortable venue with the serving of sandwiches and cakes. The objective is to provide somewhere where local people can meet and chat.
The tea is held once a month on a Monday.
Excess funds are donated to charity
Volunteer Roles
Afternoon Tea Helper
We hold afternoon teas on the 2nd Monday of each month at Jacobs Well Village Hall for local people to come together and socialise. Profits are donated to charity.
We need people to help serve afternoon tea to our customers from 2pm - 6pm or bake cakes, prepare sandwiches. If you are only able to do an hour we would still welcome your help.
Reasonable expenses (e.g. for ingredients) will be paid.
If you are interested, then please press the 'SIGN UP' button.
LinkAble (Woking)
Mission Statement
We support people with a learning disability and autistic people to create the life they want to live by providing opportunities that develop skills, confidence and lasting friendships.
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Oxfam Books - Cranleigh
Mission Statement
For life without poverty, for everyone, for good.
Oxfam saves lives in disasters. We get clean water running, help people earn a living, grow food and send children to school. We stand up for the rights of women everywhere. And we speak out against injustices that keep people poor. With your help we fight poverty now - and beat it for good.
General Interests
RSPCA Guildford and Epsom Branch
Volunteering is fun, rewarding and plays a critical role in our work to improve animal welfare. Take a look at our latest opportunities on offer.
In particular we are keen to hear from potential fosterers. Fostering is a really rewarding way to help. For many animals being in a foster home is an essential step on their road to a forever home.
Mission Statement
The charitable objectives of the RSPCA are to promote kindness and prevent or suppress cruelty to animals by all lawful means.
The branch promotes animal welfare in the local area primarily through veterinary assistance, neutering and re-homing. We run a voucher scheme which assists local people with veterinary bills for treatment and neutering. It also helps to control dog and cat populations, thereby promoting responsible pet ownership.
The branch assists the RSPCA animal centres, mainly Millbrook and South Godstone, with re-homing unwanted and abused animals by home-visiting. We also pay for veterinary treatment of stray animals and wildlife attended to by the Inspectorate in our branch area.
The RSPCA provides advice for owners on animal care. It also helps animals brought to us for rehoming because their owners are unable or unwilling to keep them. Ill treated or injured animals are cared for by the Society. The public benefits from knowing that we can intervene to assist animals in need.
We have a website to raise awareness of the activities of the branch and to help members get more involved. We provide volunteering opportunities for those who wish to support our work, including trusteeship, fundraising and home visiting. This benefits local people and companies by providing the possibility of doing work which is compassionate and rewarding.
We also have to fundraise to enable us to continue with our charitable work. The RSPCA receives no government or lottery funding.
General Interests
Watts Gallery - Artists' Village (Compton)
Volunteering at Watts Gallery - Artists' Village
Volunteers give vital support to the Artists' Village, contributing in many different ways from engaging with visitors as stewards in the galleries to supporting our Curatorial Team to assisting at events and workshops. Discover all the Artists' Village has to offer while acquiring new skills and meeting likeminded people.
Watts Gallery Trust is an independent charity, and we rely on the commitment of over 200 volunteers from a diverse range of backgrounds and age groups.
Mission Statement
From our beautiful and inspiring setting of Watts Gallery - Artists Village, we welcome everyone to connect with the art and ideas of our founders George and Mary Watts. By caring for the collections and our environment, we advocate for the power, impact and relevance of art - onsite, online, with our community and via our international network of artists’ studio museums. Our dynamic and multisensory programme of exploring, looking and making, takes you out of the everyday, into new encounters that invite you to view life through a different lens.
General Interests
Waverley Borough Council-Parks & CountrySide
Mission Statement
Waverley is a rural Borough in south-west Surrey and includes the towns of Farnham, Godalming and Haslemere, the large village of Cranleigh, and other surrounding villages. Named after Waverley Abbey in Farnham, Waverley is characterised by large areas of natural green space, which together with woodland, includes grassland, flood meadows, and a significant area of lowland heathland.
Waverley Borough Council is responsible for a variety of countryside sites across the Borough, many of which support rare or threatened habitats and species. A small team of Countryside Rangers oversee the management of these sites, with the aim of improving habitats for wildlife, protecting rare species, enhancing the experience of site visitors, and engaging residents.
To help maintain these sites to the highest possible standard and give people the opportunity to become involved, the Council runs a programme of regular countryside volunteer sessions which are open to all.
General Interests
Waverley Countryside Volunteers 16+. (Under 16's accompanied by an adult)
We run a regular programme of volunteer sessions on our parks and countryside sites around Farnham, Godalming, Haslemere, and Cranleigh. These sessions involve carrying out practical works to improve the sites for both wildlife and visitors, and include tasks such as clearing small trees and scrub, hedge laying, path improvements, tree planting, grass cutting, and removing invasive species. Our sites include Frensham Great Pond and Common, Farnham Park, the Phillips Memorial Park, Blackheath Common, and many others.
You don’t need any specialist skills and we provide tools, work gloves, and full guidance, as well as hot drinks and biscuits. It’s a great way of getting out and about, meeting new people, and keeping fit.
Applications from students (aged 16 and over) undertaking their Duke of Edinburgh Award would be most welcome. Under 16 year olds will need to be accompanied by an adult.
Most of our regular sessions are during the week, but we do also run 1 or 2 weekend sessions per month during the autumn and winter. You are free to come along to whichever sessions suit you, and there is no requirement to book or commit yourself in advance,
If you would like to sign up or want some further information then please click on the 'fill out application' button.
West Horsley Place Trust
Mission Statement
West Horsley Place is a Grade I listed mediaeval manor house and estate of great beauty and historic significance. The manor house dates from 1425, though there has been a building on site since Saxon times. Our recent work to conserve and maintain the house has made our principal rooms safe and comfortable for public access, but the house remains on Historic England's Heritage at Risk Register.
The West Horsley Place Trust aims to bring the house, gardens, 380-acre estate and eight Grade II listed outbuildings back into good repair and to improve people's wellbeing through art, culture, heritage & nature.
We will give people freedom to explore and discover, to create stories and become part of ours.
VISION
- To bring about a quiet revolution in the way an historic house and estate is managed
- To be a place that improves people’s wellbeing through culture, heritage and nature
MISSION
- To be sustainable, financially, environmentally and socially
- To be a catalyst for creativity
- To conserve the listed buildings in our care so that they are no longer on the Historic England ‘at risk’ register
- To provide learning and engagement opportunities in culture, heritage and nature
- To broaden our audience by being welcoming, inclusive and accessible
- To enhance the natural landscape through increasing biodiversity and habitat connectivity
General Interests
Event Steward
Do you love history, stories, nature or arts and crafts?
At West Horsley Place we love to welcome people of all ages to enjoy the manor house and gardens, creating magical memories which will inspire a passion for creativity and history for a lifetime. We’re looking for volunteers to help us welcome visitors as event and house stewards on an ad hoc basis
Volunteer activities in this role include:
- Admissions and Souvenir Sales
- Bar sales
- Event Steward (welcoming and directing visitors)
- House Steward (sharing the history of the manor house with visitors)
- Craft course support
Key Skills and Experience
- A welcoming attitude and friendly smile
- Good communication skills
We hold a variety of different events and activities including heritage open days (where visitors can explore the manor house and gardens), talks, courses and theatre events. Volunteers support these in a variety of different ways. Volunteer shifts are 3.5 hours or less, depending on the event. Rosters are scheduled around your availability with no regular commitment.
Training
Find out more about volunteering with us by attending a volunteer induction. This session includes an orientation of the historic manor house and an overview of available roles. Our next volunteer induction training is Thursday 15 Oct at 13:00-15:00, additional training will be shceduled around volunteer availability.
Following your induction, you will be able to sign up for event stewarding roles, additional training is provided for open day stewards who share the history of the manor house with visitors.
Posted: 11/09/26
