3 November 2021
Dear <<First Name>>
Welcome to our fortnightly newsletter for current and future volunteers. In this edition:
- Find out what's happening during this week's Trustees Week
- A wide range of volunteer roles in local organisations to choose from
- Provide feedback and insight to your local health and social care provider
- Looking for work? See the latest vacancies with local charities
Best wishes
The VARB Team
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This week we are marking the vital contribution that trustees make to our community and voluntary sector as part of Trustee Week.
There are over 2600 registered charities in Surrey and most of them are run by a board of volunteer trustees. Trustees set the direction of the charity and are ultimately responsible for how an organisation is run and its success.
Becoming a trustee can be a rewarding and flexible way to volunteer and use your skills and experience to give back to your community. Evidence shows that having a diverse board brings new and vital perspectives and, while professional skills can be useful, your life experiences and ability to see the bigger picture are also essential trustee qualities. Local charities currently looking for trustees include: Age UK Surrey, Abbeyfield House in Reigate (Company Secretary and Trustee), Include.org (Chair and Trustee), Merstham Community Facility Trust (Treasurer), Relate Mid Surrey, Surrey Drug and Alcohol Service (Chair and Trustee), and Victoria Almshouses.
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Here is this week's selection of volunteer roles. Click on the opportunity title to find out more. If you are interested, then you can make a "Quick Enquiry" using the black button.
You can search through other volunteer opportunities on our website.
📞 The Gatton Trust is looking for a Volunteer Office Assistant to join their small team helping run the environmental education centre offering children opportunities to learn outside. Tasks include admin, marketing and producing educational materials. Opportunities are available Monday - Friday, times flexible.
🏫 East Surrey Museum needs Museum Stewards to cover a shift per week; either mornings or afternoons on Wednesdays, Thursdays or Saturdays. Stewards greet visitors, share information, answer questions and help with displays.
🌱 Do you enjoy gardening? SeeAbility's Horley residential home needs a Gardener for 2-4 hours per month, flexible around your availability.
🍽️ The Orpheus Centre, the Godstone-based arts college for young people with learning disabilities, is looking for a Canteen Assistant. Available days are Mondays, Wednesdays or Thursdays from 10.30am - 1.30pm to help with lunchtime preparation and serving students and staff on the counter.
🐎 East Park Riding for the Disabled Group (Lingfield) needs a Riding for the Disabled Helper Volunteer to either lead horses or ponies during the one-hour riding lessons, or to walk alongside riders offering practical support. Lessons take place Tuesday mornings or all day Wednesdays or Thursdays.
🎵 Include.org runs community projects that promote inclusion for people with communication or learning difficulties. They have a few roles for volunteers:
- Graphic Designer: if you can use images to create clear and impactful messages, get in touch!
- Photographer: use your skills to create a photographic record of choir activities to help aid communication and promote Include's work
- Social Media Assistant: this flexible, mainly home-based role involves planning, creating and scheduling content for Include's social media channels
- Choir Assistant: support Include's mixed ability choir with setting up, welcoming new members and helping organise performances. This is a weekly, term-time only commitment.
🌺 The Royal British Legion is in need of a Poppy Appeal Organiser in Walton-on-the-Hill to promote the annual appeal and raise funds.
☕ Would you like to develop your coaching skills? Mediation Surrey supports victims of anti-social behaviour and people in conflict with their neighbours, particularly people who may be vulnerable. Support Coaching Volunteers provide one-to-one support aimed at developing people's coping skills.
⚽ YMCA East Surrey runs disability play and youth schemes on weekends and during school holidays in and around East Surrey. As a Disability Playworker, you will assist with crafts, sports, cooking, music and games while supporting young people with additional needs.
🗣️ Sight for Surrey is looking for Befrienders for people who are visually impaired to visit people in their own homes who may be feeling isolated. A minimum of one year's commitment is requested.
🍽️ Mary's Meals provides life-changing meals to some of the world’s poorest children every day they attend school. It is looking for a Community Volunteer to help raise awareness and funds for its work.
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Health and social care provider First Community is looking for people to take part in surveys, review patient information or share their stories. You could join focus groups or working groups to help transform and improve their services.
To register your interest:
Email: fchc.beinvolvedfirstcommunity@nhs.net
Call: 01737 775450
Text: 07841 639034
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