Woking Association of Voluntary Services Volunteers Needed Book

New Opportunities
WOKING & SAM BEARE HOSPICE Volunteer Car Raffle ri!er - To collect and sign for car keys from Woking Hospice reception. To ensure the car arrives at the venue for the designated time To ork ith the rest of the team in assem!ling and dismantling the ga"e!o To ensure all e#uipment is unloaded at the venue and reloaded at the end of the event. Volunteer Car Raffle "ea# Me#$er % To ork ith the rest of the team in assem!ling and dismantling the ga"e!o. To set up and pack a ay all e#uipment relating to selling of tickets To ensure that A$$ ticket stu!s are correctly completed in full To ensure that the correct money is paid for tickets To ensure that all tickets and money are stored securely To record in the communications !ook any #ueries%pro!lems or damaged e#uipment. Volunteering in our car raffle is a high profile am!assadorial role. &ou ill !e representing the hospice in face to face communications ithin the local community. 't is important that a friendly and professional approach is maintained at all times. The Hospice ill support you ill this and provide !randed clothing so you are highly visi!le hilst carrying out your volunteer role. Retail Assistan&e re'uire(. (o you have the flare for fashion) The *ye for detail. Then hy not volunteer in one of Woking Hospice shops. There are +, shops in the !orough to choose from. Volunteers re#uired from -../am - +.//pm or from +.//pm - 0.//pm 1onSun. 1inimum age +2. By helping out you ill !e making a difference direct to patient care. RASASC )Se*ual Violen&e A(!isors+ "rustee % The trustees are responsi!le for providing governance3 strategic planning and development of the charity and ensuring that good%!est practice is applied in the delivery of its services. 4ommitment - Attend monthly meetings3 ,pm - -pm every .rd Tuesday every month 5e6c. Aug7. +.%. C,C-ING PRO.EC"S / S0RRE, WHEE-S 1OR A-Surre2 W3eels for All C2&le Support Volunteer - 1ain Tasks - This role involves cycling or alking !esides cyclists using adapted 5trikes3 tandems 8 hand cycles7 as they go around the running track at Sheer ater 9ecreation :round. ;ccasionally it may involve longer rides. &ou ill either !e helping individual cyclists or providing e6tra support to group rides such as visiting Special Schools. Support needed !y the cyclists varies from simply alking%riding !eside them to give company and reassurance3 ensuring they go the right ay and not too fast3 making sure they are safe. PEOP-E "HEA"RE COMPAN, Boo4 Keeper5A&&ountant%The <eople=s Theatre 4ompany is a registered charity that tours theatre across the >?. We are looking for a friendly3 organised and capa!le person to help ith our !ook keeping. Hours to suit - some at home - and lots of !enefits - particularly if you love the theatre. RE-A"E WES" S0RRE, Colle&tion ri!er % We re#uire a driver to collect donations for a local charity shop. 4ollections ill !e !ooked in advance at a time to suit !oth you and the donor. 't is anticipated this ill only !e a small time commitment to start ith. @,%@ S3op Assistants6 4ome and ork in a ne ly refitted charity shop in 4entral Woking. No t o days ill !e the same3 you ill !e selling3 chatting to customers3 helping generally and dealing ith donations.

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-INKAB-E Caf7 Assistant % The volunteer role involves assisting in the day to day running of the 4afe such asA serving customers3 preparing food and drinks3 cleaning3 maintaining food hygiene standards and assisting adults ith learning disa!ilities in their ork in the cafe. Hours -../ +B../ Tuesday C Driday. 1inimum age +E. @/%@ S0S"RANS Volunteers Ran8er % ;ur volunteers in Woking could do ith an e6tra pair of hands helping them look after National 4ycle Net ork. This role ill ideally suit someone ho lives in the area. &ou ill also !e supporting group activities in the area. We have Fust started a very e6citing proFect aiming to encourage more omen to cycle and alk. &ou ill receive support and direction from the local group coordinator and <roFect ;fficer for the South *ast region. Summary of tasks As a ranger you ill !e e6pected to carry out agreed tasks from your local volunteer group plan. Some tasks can !e organised !y the hole group. &our tasks includeA check for missing or !roken signs and replace follo the signing guidance carry out general tidy ups and clear !ack encroaching vegetation report any maFor issues to your Volunteer 4o-ordinator attend group orkdays and signing rides look after any art ork or mileposts on your route. ANCE WOKING ) un(er -i83t Bo*+ C3airperson % (ance Woking is seeking to recruit a ne 4hair ho should !e a!le to demonstrate a real interest in the Arts and has held a senior position in the orld of !usiness3 the creative industries or pu!lic service. Dundraising is an important dimension to the ork of (ance Woking3 and the 4hair should !e comforta!le in promoting the visi!ility of (ance Woking in this area. 't is e6pected that the successful candidate ill have strong understanding of the important role that the arts%creative industries play in improving the #uality of peopleGs lives3 !uilding communities and contri!uting to the economy. NEW HAW -IBRAR, )Co##unit2 Partners3ip+ Mana8e#ent Group Me#$ers % We currently have a!out ,/ volunteers and +/ mem!ers of the 1anagement :roup. We are looking for t o or three people to help us on the $i!rary 1anagement :roup C planning the future direction of the $i!rary3 arranging training for our volunteers and looking after our volunteer rotas3 riting a volunteersG maga"ine3 preparing leaflets to go out to the community3 raising the profile of the $i!rary3 organising events and displays 3 developing the $i!rary e!site3C and a hole lot of other Fo!s that are involved in keeping the $i!rary running for the local community. This is a really ide and interesting role hich ould ena!le you to use your talents in lots of different ays C or to specialise in one area if you prefer. Ne Ha $i!rary has !een a volunteer run $i!rary since ;cto!er @/+@. Surrey 4ounty 4ouncil provide the premises and the !ooks3 !ut the Ne Ha $i!rary 4ommunity <artnership provide the volunteers to run the $i!rary. The <artnership is a $imited 4ompany and has charita!le status. WOKING BORO0GH CO0NCI- & WOKING 1C Multi%Sports Assistant Coa&3 ) isa$ilit2+ Woking Doot!all 4lu!3 Woking Borough 4ouncil and Active Surrey are orking in partnership to start a ne 'nclusive Sports 4lu! in Woking. We are looking for volunteers to support these sessions 5starting from Sunday B 1ay73 you do not necessarily need e6perience in sport as training%#ualifications ill !e provided here necessary3 !ut e6perience of orking ith disa!led young people ould !e highly !eneficial. 'n the long term there may also !e the chance for paid employment. Sessions ill !e aimed at young people from ++ C +2 years old3 Woking 'nclusive Sports 4lu! ill provide opportunities for these young people to play a range of sports. Activities and sports include !occia3 ne age curling3 heelchair !asket!all3 ta!le cricket3 goal!all3 foot!all and more.

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All sessions ill !e overseen !y fully #ualified3 e6perienced coaches and is therefore a fantastic opportunity for you to !e mentored !y e6perienced coaches as ell as gaining coaching #ualifications in the future. S0RRE, CARE "R0S" -earnin8 Support Assistant Coo4 - We are looking for volunteers ho can help support the young people at our $earning 4entre3 learn the necessary cooking skills to ena!le them to cook their daily lunch. The $earning 4entre is open 0 days per eek3 if you can help on one regular day each eek or more e ould like to hear from you. -earnin8 Support Assistant -itera&2 an( Nu#era&2. We are looking for $earning Support volunteers ho can help support the young people at our $earning 4entre on a one to one !asis teaching $iteracy and Numeracy. We are open five days a eek and e ould !e pleased to hear from anyone ho can help on one regular day each eek or more. SA"RO :ames%*vents Volunteer - We are looking for volunteers to help ith our one day events you may !e helping a team of children to make lighthouses3 run a 4ompany for the day or make a sporting structureH &ou can also volunteer to help us in the office preparing the activities. (o please get in touch to find out more even if you can Fust spare a day or t o a yearH We are also looking for volunteers ith engineering e6perience to help ith construction challenges. VIC"IM S0PPOR" Casewor4er - We are looking for people to Foin our local team to provide emotional support to Victims of 4rime. This involves face to face and telephone contacts ith victims. Working in your o n time3 not from office3 !ut part of a team ith close supervision from 1anager. S" .OHN9S CARE ri!ers Nee(e( - St. Iohn=s 4are is a good neigh!our scheme looking for volunteers to help ith transport for medical appointments3 shopping3 home visits3 small odd Fo!s and other tasks for disa!led adults and elderly residents living in the area. ; n car re#uired and a current clean driving licence is re#uired. Hours and days are fle6i!le and travel e6penses ill !e paid. Ne volunteers are (BS checked. AR"HRI"IS CARE : Wo4in8 Bran&3 Minute Se&retar2 - ;ur local !ranch of the National Arthritis 4are3 holds monthly social evening and outings for mem!ers. We urgently need a volunteer 1inute Secretary to Foin our friendly committee hich meets in Woking. 1eetings are usually held one a month on a Driday lunchtime. Support ill !e given to the ne volunteer !y the e6isting minute secretary. SPOR" RE-IE1 MI-E EVEN" : ;<R MARCH ;=>? Volunteering opportunities ill involve helping ith set-up and de-rig and course marshalls= on the day as ell as giving out ater and medals at the finish line. ./%+ WOKING ASSOCIA"ION O1 VO-0N"AR, SERVICE Volunteer for Wo4in8 Interpretin8 an( "ranslation Ser!i&e@ Volunteer re#uired initially for one day a eek 5Tuesday7 to take !ookings from clients and !ook interpreters. 1ust !e computer literate and a!le to use data!ase. :ood telephone manner essential. The a!ility to cover other days if necessary ould !e an advantage. @.%+ S0RRE, ISAB-E PEOP-EAS PAR"NERSHIP

CitiBen A(!o&a&2 % To provide independent3 free and confidential 4iti"en Advocacy to disa!led adults ithin the administrative 4ounty of Surrey. To support the Advocacy Service as a holeJ in particular orking in support of the <rofessional Advocacy Service !y assisting clients ith non-urgent and longer term issues

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Advocate on !ehalf of disa!led people 4ommunicate ith clients regularly !y the most appropriate means 4reate a relationship ith the client here he%she ill feel a!le to discuss their pro!lems in confidence ith you Act on !ehalf of clients3 follo ing their instructions3 ensuring they are consistent ith good practice and the la 1aintain secure records and data of clientGs details in accordance ith data protection and S(<<Gs 4onfidentiality <olicy <rovide monitoring information relating to ork undertaken ith clients3 including hours spent and actions taken Attend regular K;ne to ;neG sessions ith the Volunteer 4oordinator Attend Advocacy 1eetings and accept any relevant training henever possi!le *sta!lish hat your client is hoping to achieve3 and revie options if this goal is not achieva!le 'f necessary3 re#uest permission from the client to discuss matters ith other relevant people involved ith them Dormulate an action plan%advocacy agreement ith the client Take hatever appropriate action is necessary to achieve the goal3 keeping the client informed at each stage. $iaise ith other agenciesJ statutory3 voluntary and independent3 as necessary 4ontact the Volunteer 4oordinator hen guidance is re#uired. (o not disclose o n personal details to clients 5home address%tel no7 'f appointments ith clients can only !e arranged during eekends or evenings3 please ensure S(<<Gs $one Working <olicy is adhered to. WOKING MEN"A- HEA-"H RESO0RCE CEN"REC CORNERHO0SE Eatin8 isor(er Group 1a&ilitatorC Beat % The volunteering opportunity is to provide support to people affected !y a range of eating disorders including anore6ia3 !ulimia and overeating conditions ithin a self help group environment. The role involves co-facilitating groups here people can meet to share e6periences and coping strategies ith others in a similar situation. 4urrently t ice monthly from ,../ to -.// and ill take place at 4ornerhouse3 Woking and 4ornerhouse 9unnymede3+A 4orrie 9oad3 Addlestone. +@%+@ GIR-G0I ING 0K 0nit -ea(erC Assistant -ea(er or 0nit Helper % We run 9ain!o 50 C , yrs73 Bro nie 5, C +/ yrs7 and :uide 5+/C+B yrs7 meeting for girls in ?naphill and Brook ood. There are various roles offered3 from !eing the >nit $eaderJ planning and running the eekly meetings and keeping a record of all the admin3 Assistant $eaderJ helping ith the planning and helping out at the eekly meetings3 occasionally running an activity or >nit helperJ helping out at the eekly meetings. Also there is the chance to do the accounts for >nits. This is a fantastic opportunity to ork ith girls aged !et een 0 and +B and atch their confidence develop. ,ORK ROA PRO.EC" Volunteer C3arit2 1un(raiser % To assist in increasing income from fundraising and other funding streams to the &ork 9oad <roFect. The post holder ill ork ith the <roFect 1anager and <roFect (irector to plan and facilitate fundraising events and also research other funding streams that may !e availa!le. This ill !e achieved !y esta!lishing a regular fundraising schedule and online research. COND0ES" AR" Volunteers Helper - 4on#uest Art is a class for physically disa!led people. We meet every Wednesday afternoonJ e need a driver to collect some of the artists. ' encourage the mem!ers to atercolour paint. 't is a very informal ith no instructions given. 1em!ers are encouraged to develop their o n ay. The clu! is on a Wednesday from +../pm C B.//pm

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eVent Volunteerin8
MOONWA-K -ON ON ;=>? : >="H MA, ;=>? We need masses of volunteers at the 1oon alk $ondon @/+B on +/th 1ay to support over +,3/// Walkers taking part in a 1arathon or Half 1arathon challenge in their fantastically decorated !rasH Help us promote !reast cancer a areness !y donating your time 8 skills to help raise money for Walk the Walk3 a grant making charity. L An up!eat3 fun 8 challenging event. L (ifferent roles to choose from includingA route marshals3 directional team3 a arding medals to alkers3 cycle support3 helping in WalkWear shop3 handing out ater plus many moreH L Be part of the original and only M1oonWalkN - night po er- alking marathon 8 half marathon. L <ut some e6cellent volunteering e6perience under your hatH L Whether you are coming alone or ith a group of friends e have a role to suit every!odyH

;E CANA- CAMPS% ; C-EAN 0P WEEKEN S P-0S A BIG IG <lanned for @/+B C dates to !e advised. ;pportunity to !e involved in activities including re!uilding to paths in various locations. (riffield Navigation and <ocklington 4anal C *. &orks. $ining section of $ancaster 4anal. $ock clearance in (er!yshire and !ricklaying in the 4ots olds. :reat fun3 cheap3 opportunity to !roaden your e6perience and good on your 4V. No e6perience re#uired !ut a good team player ideal SPOR" RE-IE1 MI-E EVEN" : ;<R MARCH ;=>? Volunteering opportunities ill involve helping ith set-up and de-rig and course marshalls on the day as ell as giving out ater and medals at the finish line. Setting off from :olds orth <ark 9ecreation :round3 the Sport 9elief 1ile ill take in the sights of :olds orth <ark $ake and is set to !e an incredi!le event. Pru(ential Ri(e-on(on%Surre2 >== >=t3 Au8ust ;=>? (o you ant to e6perience the legacy of the ;lympics) 4ycle a route ith @/3/// others through $ondon and Surrey made famous !y the ;lympics. Dinish the ride in <all 1all3 Fust !efore the country=s top cyclists race a similar route. 9ide the <rudential 9ide$ondon-Surrey +// on !ehalf of the Surrey-!ased 4harity *ikon3 and help some of the county=s most vulnera!le young people !ecome thriving and resilient young adults. This +//-mile route is a challenging cycle ride through car-free roads in $ondon and through Surrey=s !eautiful countryside. <lease come in for more information.

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A : F Volunteerin8 Opportunities
>st B,1-EE" SCO0" GRO0P S&out -ea(er or Non unifor#e( Helper6 We are a Scout group ho have gro n to some -/ !oys and girls3 a fe ith special needs3 hose ages range from 2 to +0 years. We offer a full range of activities suita!le for the relevant ages programmed to challenge each child. We are looking for volunteers to Foin our successful and friendly team3 ho offer a range of outdoor and indoor activities encouraging children to stimulate and challenge themselves !oth physically and mentally. >st HORSE-- SCO0"S ,out3 -ea(er or 0nit Helper6 Scouting is an Adventure3 and ho people volunteer is up to them. ;ccasional helpers 5like the (uchess of 4am!ridge73 section leaders3 e6ecutive mem!ers3 all do different things. The happy Horsell Scout community al ays needs ne !lood3 some sections are light on manpo er and e do need help. 1eetings are throughout eekday evenings3 and there are many fle6i!le opportunities to help. ;n( O- B,1-EE" BROWNIES :uider%>nit Helper 5W;?0+E7A Assistant :uider and >nit Helper needed to assist the guider in charge ith the Bro nies ,-+/yrs. &our role ould !e to ena!le the Bro nies to participate in the activities on offer during the meeting and learn a!out the ethos of guiding and hy it is special. Bro nies 1ondays 0../-,../pm <H 10N )HE-PING HAN S 1OR HO-I A,S+ "rusteeA A voluntary position ith an e6pected time commitment of B meetings per annum 5@ - . hours per meeting7. Additional time is fle6i!le dependent upon the charity re#uirements and incum!ent commitments. ?*? RESPONSE S0RRE, ?*? Support Me#$ers6 Support 1em!ers assist 9esponders hilst on callouts and are covered !y the lia!ility insurance3 the only difference !et een a Support 1em!er and a 9esponder is they do not have to pass an assessment as they ould not undertake any driving duties. Support 1em!ers can choose to !e more actively involved in call outs3 for e6ample !y cre ing ;perational 1em!ers= vehicles. They can also assist in manning phones etc. ?*? Respon(ers6 The key aim of the organisation is to !ring together like-minded people ho ant to use their vehicles3 their time and their e6pertise to support the community in times of need. 'n order to present a semi-professional service and !ecause of health 8 safety re#uirements all B6B 9esponders ho use their vehicles for the group must pass a !asic assessment involving familiari"ation of their BW( vehicle3 !asic BW( kno ledge 5 hat you don=t kno e can fill the gaps on7 their driving skills 5off-road%sno %ice73 their a!ility to navigate 5you canGt help if you canGt get there7 and their e#uipment ithin the vehicle 5 e have some !asic%cheap suggestions hich can make all the difference7 Gt3 WOKING ME"HO IS" RAINBOW 0NI" S&out -ea(ers an( 0nit 3elpers6 to assist the 9ain!o leader ith the eek to eek running % organising of activities. 9ain!o s is ithin the unit of the :uiding Association for girls aged 0-, years old. The current leader3 ho set up the unit3 no re#uires additional help on Thursday pm 50 to 27 term time only3 training given and 49B checks must !e taken. Gt3 WOKING SCO0" GRO0P S&out -ea(er an( an Assistant S&out -ea(er A Scout troops cover a ide variety of activities taking into account the !oys%girls needs and interests including !adge ork3 camping and outdoor activities etc. They are also looking for help ith the Beavers and 4u!s all of hich take place on a Tuesday evening and the ages range from 2 to +B years.

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AC"IONAI Colle&tions Coor(inator % ActionAid is looking for dynamic volunteers to coordinate local !usiness collections in their surrounding villages. AC"IVE S0RRE, SPOR"S PAR"NERSHIP Sport Ma4er6 Be a Sport 1aker and make things happen. A ne programme has !een launched to empo er people to inspire and organise their colleagues3 friends and family to get active. Iust sign up online and !ook yourself onto a free inspiring orkshop3 get free Adidas kit and access a net ork full of people like you ho ant to do more sport3 !ut Fust don=t kno here. No you ill have the skills3 contacts and the confidence to set up your o n 0 a side league3 organise after ork tennis sessions or even start a ne lunchtime yoga group. Sport 1akers is an official :overnment ;lympic $egacy programme. &ou can read more a!out it at .sportmakers.co.uk. AC"IVEN"0RE % See Resi(ential Se&tion for #ore infor#ation Activenture runs residential programmes for young people aged E C +E years ho are disa!led or have special needs. Typical activities includeA archery3 canoeing3 "ip ire3 a!seiling3 o!stacle courses3 s imming craft sessions3 days out3 live !ands3 karaoke and disco. A 0-" AN COMM0NI", -EARNING S0RRE, CO0N", CO0NCI- % G0I- 1OR Supporte( A(ult -earnin8 Centre Supported $earning Volunteer re#uired assisting the tutor 8 learning assistant in a class of E-+/ learners ith learning difficulties3 to support and encourage the learners to !e as self managing and independent as possi!le. 49B 4hecks must !e taken. An interest in !asic cookery or arts and craft ould help !ut training given. AGE CONCERN WOKING The ork of Age 4oncern Woking could not happen ithout the group of dedicated volunteers of all ages ho provide care and opportunities for older people ho are involved in every aspect of Age 4oncern=s ork. Befrien(ers 5W;?@@27A ho can spare an hour or so each eek3 are kind and patient and have empathy ith older people. All necessary training ill !e given. &ou ill need good communication skills3 an understanding of confidentiality3 a sense of humour3 an understanding of the needs of older people3 sensitivity and relia!ility. 1ire Ris4 C3e&4ers 5W;?,@B7- trained !y Surrey Dire and 9escue Service you ill carry out home fire risk checks in the homes of older people in the Borough of Woking. These visits ill !e done in pairs3 ith one volunteer !eing an Age 4oncern Woking !efriender3 so that our other services can !e offered at the same time. Volunteer 1rien( )WOK ><H=+ % Become a friend to an older3 vulnera!le person. 4ommit to appro6 + hour each eek. 1ake a cup of tea3 have a chat3 give support. ?eep in touch ith Age 4oncern to report if anything seems rong. $ocations in the Borough of Woking. "rustee )WOK E=?+ - Trustees needed - especially if you can !ring your o n skills. &ou need to have empathy ith older people and !e a mem!er of a very !usy team of trustees ho need more support. 1un( Raiser )IG=+ - We ould like someone to Foin our fundraising committee3 help us to raise money3 !ring your o n ideas and head up your o n proFects. AGE 0K S0RRE, Mini$us ri!er % To !e an occasional mini!us driver for groups of older people in the Woking area allo ing them to go on short one day outings and alks - possi!ly only . - B times a year. Befrien(erA visiting or telephoning an older person once a eek to chat3 listen and !ecome a companion. Volunteers ho visit an older person may talk3 drink tea3 share a game or atch TV together. Telephone Befrienders ill arrange to call at a certain time each eek to chat and catch up on ne s.

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A(!o&ate for t3e El(erl2 5W;?+..07A to make a genuine difference to an elderly person=s life !y helping them find a voice3 solve a pro!lem or make an informed choice for them. Welfare Benefits A(!iser to t3e El(erl2 5W;?+..27A to !e trained to help elderly people claim these !enefits hen they are entitled to them. This ill significantly improve the #uality of their lives. 4urrently OB.2 !illion each year is unclaimed in Welfare Benefits !y elderly people in the >?. A-FHEIMER9S SOCIE", Surre2 The Society provides dementia care3 a day centre3 outreach and advocacy3 carer support3 helpline3 drop-in centre and advice and information. A(#inistration Support : Hasle#ereA <roviding support ith general office duties and helping ith volunteer%fundraising administration. We hope that you ould !e a!le to offer a couple of hours each eek and provide some continuity over a num!er of months Colle&tions Bo* Co%or(inatorsC Surre26 'n order to e6pand the ork of the Society3 so that even more people ith dementia and their carers can !e helped and supported3 e need to raise funds. This ne community fundraising opportunity availa!le in all parts of Surrey involves developing and maintaining an agreed num!er of collection !o6es in your local area3 and ensuring regular emptying of !o6es3 !anking of money and keeping records of monies received. 1un(raisin8 Group Surre2A 'n order to e6pand the ork of the Society3 so that even more people ith dementia and their carers can !e helped and supported3 e need to raise funds. By Foining the group and assisting ith its fundraising activities3 you ill !e making a valua!le contri!ution to ards achieving this aim. This role ill involve assisting the 4ommunity Dundraiser ith fundraising activitiesA contri!uting ideas3 assisting at events3 devising ne ays to generate income3 administration and organising specific events 5if you are illing to do so7. 1un(raisin86 In Me#oria# Gi!in8 % Surre2 A 'n order to e6pand the ork of the Society3 so that even more people ith dementia and their carers can !e helped and supported3 e need to raise funds. This ne community fundraising opportunity availa!le in all parts of Surrey involves raising a areness of the ork of the Society and the 'n 1emoriam giving opportunity ith !ereaved families and friends and local funeral directors. &ou ill !e visiting local funeral directors to introduce the ork of the Society and to gain agreement to distri!ute and display in memoriam leaflets and envelopes. 1un(raisin86 Me#or2 Wal4s : Surre2 )Wor4in8 fro# Ho#e@+ A 1emory Walk is the Society=s flagship fundraising event ith alks taking place throughout Septem!er. All money raised is used to support services for people ith dementia and their families and also raises a areness of dementia and the Society=s ork in the community. This role is essential to support the 4ommunity Dundraiser in planning3 organising3 delivering and evaluating flagship 1emory Walks. The role is fle6i!le and the specific commitment ill !e agreed !et een you and the 4ommunity Dundraiser. As this is a time limited 5annual7 opportunity3 it ill re#uire an increased time commitment in the run up to the event. <lanning starts in April3 ith an increased level of activity in Septem!er. Support Ser!i&e Blet&3in8le2 5W;?+@./7A This role ill involve supporting staff in the (ay 4entre !y chatting and engaging ith people ith dementia3 helping ith activities and refreshments and ensuring that clients feel comforta!le. We hope that you ill !e a!le to offer a fe hours each eek and provide some continuity over a num!er of months. Support Ser!i&e Supper Clu$6 Hasle#ere )WOK>;<>+ This role ill involve assisting staff and helping ith refreshments3 receiving and chatting to visitors at our Supper 4lu! for people living ith dementia and their families. The supper clu! takes place on the first Wednesday of each month !et een 2 and E pm. Volunteer Co%or(inator Hasle#ere 5W;?+@.@7A This role ill involve assisting ith the recruitment3 selection and placement of volunteers and ensuring they receive ade#uate induction and support. This role helps to ensure that e have the people e need to raise money3 improve a areness3 help !ehind the scenes and provide services to anyone living ith dementia and those ho care for them. This role ill re#uire appro6imately +-@ hours per eek !ut ould !e fle6i!le. Was3in8%0p Volunteers 5W;?+./@7A The team at the Brad!ury 4entre desperately need volunteers ho are happy to clear and ash up cutlery3 crockery and glasses. This is a

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valua!le role as it frees up the time of the support orkers3 allo ing them to focus completely on the care of their clients. Infor#ation Support Volunteer )E83a#+ 5W;?+.@.7A role is essential to promote our services and highlight our presence in local areas. &our involvement ill ensure information on our services is highly visi!le and readily availa!le to those ho need us. &ou ill !e elcoming and chatting ith service users3 and directing them to relevant information and resources. &ou may also assist ith the demonstration of care e#uipment. ARCH )Art Resear&3 Creati!it2 Healt3+ A94H is a registered charity that is dedicated to helping performers protect their occupational health and involving them in the entertainment of people ith ill-health or physical disa!ilities. E!ents Or8anisersA to help in all aspects of organising concerts in local hospitals and hospices. Time fle6i!le3 P - + day per eek3 e6penses paid and training given BABCOCK ?S S&3ool Go!ernorA 5W;?,E+7A Today=s schools are increasingly independent3 placing heavier responsi!ility on the governing !ody for !udgeting3 standard-setting and strategic decision making. The :overnor=s role is to !e a Qcritical friendQ to the Head Teacher3 helping ith overall management. 1eetings are usually held in the evenings and only during term time. BASINGS"OKE CANA- A0"HORI", Canal Maintenan&e A&ti!ities Volunteer6 5W;?+.@07A The Basingstoke 4anal Authority is looking for mem!ers of the community to volunteer some of their spare time to assist the 4anal 9angers ith general light maintenance tasks. 9anger led volunteer days ill run every Tuesday starting on the +/ Ianuary @/+@ !et een +/am and Bpm. They ill take place across all areas of the Basingstoke 4anal on rotation in !oth the Surrey and Hampshire sections and ill include tasks such as vegetation management3 painting3 clearing litter and controlling invasive plant species. This is your opportunity to get involved in your local community and make a real difference to the local environment3 meet ne people3 !e active3 learn ne skills and enFoy a day in !eautiful surroundings. BOOKS ON WHEE-S % S0RRE, CO0N", CO0NCI- -IBRARIES JBoo4s on W3eelsK !olunteerA to visit house!ound clients to discuss their choice of reading%listening materialJ to select !ooks etc. at your local li!rary and to deliver these to clients on a regular !asis. Volunteers are recruited on !ehalf of Surrey 4ounty 4ouncil 5S447 !y Women=s 9oyal Voluntary Service 5W9VS7. *6perience in mi6ing ith elderly%disa!led people and an interest in reading is an advantage. :eneral physical fitness and the use of a car is desira!le. Dre#uency3 days and times can !e negotiated. Woking%Byfleet%%West Byfleet%?naphill. BRI"ISH HEAR" 1O0N A"ION ;ur vision is of a orld in hich people do not die prematurely of heart disease. BHDGs aim is to achieve this through pioneering research3 vital prevention activity and ensuring #uality care and support for everyone living ith heart disease. Pu$li& Spea4er 5W;?+/@.7A &ou ill !e part of a net ork of enthusiastic Volunteer Speakers promoting our fundraising initiatives and telling others a!out the ork of the charity inspiring them to get involved. Heart Helper 5W;?+/@B7A Heart helpers support the charity and could includeA Being a local contact3 for instance picking up donations or helping to promote the charity3 collecting donations at a supermarket or on the street3 volunteering at local fundraising events3 helping ith paper ork%research3 getting involved in fundraising for National Heart 1onth in De!ruary. Wal4 Co%or(inator 5W;?+/@07A- 'dentifying alk5s7 in your area that are suita!le for the participants that you aim to recruit3 conduct a risk assessment of the alk to ensure all alkers are safe and the environment is not adversely affected3 advertise and pu!licise your BHD Walk 5 ith the help and assistance from your BHD regional office7. 9ecruit and register alkers and encourage sponsorship and fundraising. 1anage the alk on the day to ensure all alkers are fully !riefed on the route and other relevant details and that all volunteers understand their role.

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BRI"ISH HEAR" 1O0N A"ION SHOP % WOKING S3op Volunteers 5W;?@7 to assist in the day to day running of a !usy charity shop Sto&4 Roo# Assistants 5W;?+7 to assist in the stock room in Woking charity shop. BRI"ISH -0NG 1O0N A"ION )BREA"HE EAS, WOKING+ Breathe *asy Woking is a friendly3 locally run support group for people ith lung conditions ho meet once a month for informative talks a!out living ith their lung conditions or other local interests. They also meet up socially outside of the group for meals and outings throughout the year. Group Support Volunteer 5W;?,B,7A to help in the running of the group. This post ould suit a candidate ho is approacha!le3 organised3 resourceful3 illing to get =stuck in= and ho can sho empathy for people ith a lung condition. BRI"ISH RE CROSS A volunteer-led3 humanitarian organisation3 that helps people in crisis3 hoever and herever they are. 1ire an( E#er8en&2 Support Ser!i&e 5W;?0E.76 The Dire and *mergency Support Service is a partnership ith Surrey Dire and 9escue Service that provides immediate postcrisis practical and emotional support to the victims of domestic fires3 floods and similar Dire service related incidents. 't is delivered @B%, !y specially trained 9ed 4ross volunteers oncall orking on a rota !asis. &ou decide hen you ant to !e on-call. When you get a call you need to get to leatherhead Dire Station ithin appro6imately ./ minutes. &ou ill then have to go herever the emergency is ithin Surrey. Support fro# Ho#e Hospital Volunteers to compliment and enhance the care provided !y statutory agencies to patients needing practical care or assistance at home3 follo ing discharge from hospital. ?ey Tasks Bring a person home from hospital Visit and keep a person company fro a fe hours in their home Help ith shopping3 collecting prescription Assist people to regain their independence and confidence BRI"ISH RO--ER SPOR"S 1E ERA"ION PR5Mar4etin8 Offi&er 5W;?++,/7A 9esponsi!ility for developing and maintaining marketing strategies to meet agreed company o!Fectives. 'nitially a volunteer role for +/-hours per eek3 orking from home and remotely. *valuating customer research3 market conditions3 competitor data and implementing marketing plan alterations as needed and to oversee all marketing3 advertising and promotional staff and activities. A(#inistrator 5W;?++,B7A 'nitially this Fo! ill !e a volunteer role for +/ hours a eek3 orking from home and remotely. The Administrator manages all aspects of the Admin services and team and provides administrative support to various departments3 dealing ith the task of editing3 typing3 mailing and filing. Online Store Mana8er 5W;?++,07A 'nitially this role ill !e a volunteer role for +/ hours a eek3 orking from home and remotely. The ;nline Store 1anager is responsi!le for e!site merchandising3 sourcing and agreeing contracts ith 4*;3 and developing and maintaining an online store. They ill need to keep a!reast of all roller skating trends and o n merchandising strategies. A(#inistration Mana8er 5W;?++,27A 'nitially this Fo! ill !e a volunteer role for +/ hours a eek3 orking from home and remotely accessing the 9oller(ome server. The Admin 1anager manages all aspects of the Admin services and team and provides administrative support to various departments3 dealing ith the task of editing3 typing3 mailing and filing. They keep in account the documentation details and all information regarding product3 sales. I" Offi&er Surre2 1ire Volunteers 5W;?++,E7A 'nitially a volunteer role for +/ hours a eek orking from home and remotely accessing the B9SD server. 'n charge of all the 'T needs ithin B9SD. 1aintaining an inventory of advertisements and managing the ad server soft are. 1aintaining these ads and setting parameters for them ithin the site=s architecture.

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BROOK-AN S M0SE0M Stewar(s at Broo4lan(s 5W;?-.7A to staff all the e6hi!ition areas ithin the 1useum3 interacting ith visitors3 adding value to the visitor e6perience !y offering information a!out the 1useum. This also includes the Brooklands K4oncorde *6perienceG. Specifically the Ste ardGs role on 4oncorde ill !e hosting visitors through the aircraft ith its e6hi!ition areas 8 audio visual facilities3 its restored passenger ca!in and flight deck etc. Gui(e : wee4en(s 5W;?-07A helping in Mhands on e6hi!itionN talking to and assisting visitors. Gui(e : s&3ools 5W;?-27A helping in interactive science e6hi!ition during visits !y school parties3 talking to schoolchildren. Also to look for volunteers illing to perform simple talks and demonstrations to groups of children. A&ti!it2 Roo# Assistant 5W;?@.27A re#uired helping children !et een the ages of 0 to , years to !uild%construct models etc hile they are aiting for their guide to take them for a ride on the <enny Darthing. Volunteers should !e good communicators ith !oth children and their adult helpers. Training ill !e given and applicants ill !e 49B checked. B,1-EE" COMM0NI", AC"ION )B,1-EE" CARE+ ri!ers 5W;?07A providing transport for elderly neigh!ours to the shops3 doctors etc. Byfleet 4are needs a volunteer to cover the mo!ile phone for @ hours per fortnight. P3one Co!er Volunteer 5W;?27 covering the mo!ile phone for @ hours per fortnight. Taking calls from elder neigh!ours needing taking to the shops3 doctors etc. and allocating volunteer drivers to the elderly person. B,1-EE" 0NI"E CHARI", "rustee % Trustees are re#uired to attend si6 meetings a year 5during the day7. The charity is a grant making charity for people ho live in the area of !enefit 5Byfleet and West Byfleet7. The charity also has a @B unit3 Almshouse 5sheltered housing comple67 in West Byfleet. Trustees consider the applications and agree to grants and%or other !enefits. Trustees also oversee the managment of the charity=s land and investment assets. CHI- REN CO0N", HO-I A, 10N % All a$out Ki(s : see Resi(ential se&tion

"HE C-0B A" O- WOKING ,out3 Clu$ -ea(ers % A small community run youth group catering for young people age ++ C +, meeting on Wednesday *vening 2../ - -.+0. We are looking for relia!le3 enthusiastic volunteers ho young at heart3 or !ody3 ho ill !e illing to give up their time to supervise young people3 ork in the tuck shop and help ith administrative tasks on the night. No e6perience is necessary as it is a Klearn on the Fo!G opportunity. This is a fulfilling and orth hile position and you ill pro!a!ly get out a lot more than you imagine orking ith enthusiastic and sometimes challenging young people. We take the young people on trips and ould also elcome help during these events. A&ti!e Assistan&e - The 4lu! at ;ld Woking 4ommunity 4entre needs an energetic and enthusiastic person to help organise active games on Wednesday evenings ith some !oisterous young people - - +, years either in a large hall or outside if the eather is fine. 'n etter eather e have a pool ta!le and ta!le-tennis as ell as a tuck shop for the young people3 and elcome anyone ho can motivate the more energetic young people ith fresh ideas. Craft A&ti!it2 Or8aniser % We need an enthusiastic artistic person to help organise craft activities on Wednesday evenings ith our young people - - +, years3 some of hom have special needs. We have a large range of materials and space as ell as a kitchen for any cooking proFects. We ould elcome anyone ho can inspire our young people ith fresh ideas. ,out3 Clu$ Co##ittee Me#$er % The 4lu! at ;ld Woking 4ommunity 4entre needs a literate and numerate person to Foin the management committee of the clu!. (o you have a little time to help ith admin tasks such as applying for grants3 volunteer recruitment and coordinating the clu! volunteer=s rota)

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Museu# Stewar( & Gui(e % involved in face to face contract ith the pu!lic3 elcoming and receiving them to the $ondon Bus 1useum3 ste arding3 guiding and advising them a!out the e6hi!its on display. &ou ill also have the opportunity to ans er en#uiries a!out the 1useum and its events over the telephone and in person. &ou may have the opportunity to assist in administration tasks in the 1useum=s office. &ou may !e asked to fulfil a similar role else here on the Brooklands 1useum site. COMM0NI", 10RNI"0RE PRO.EC" % WOKING ri!er5ware3ouseperson 5W;?.-07A needed to load and drive van appro6. B/ miles per day. Need clean3 full driving licence3 must !e a!le to lift furniture. 1onday to Driday. S3op Volunteers 5W;?0-27A anted 1onday - Saturday !et een -../-0../pm to help ith referrals and the general pu!lic choose furniture and other household items from our shop% arehouse. Ware3ouseperson 5W;? 20.7 needed to ork in the arehouse lifting and moving household items that are donated !y the community. 1onday - Saturday -../ C 0../. Awareness5Pro#otion A(!isor 5W;?20B7A needed to raise a areness of the furniture proFect !y delivering presentations to housing associations and other similar proFects. 1urniture Restoration )woo(5up3olster2+ 5W;?,@E76 The charity as set up @/ years ago. 'ts aims are to re-use furniture and other household items to people in the local community. We have a vast array of interesting and collecti!le items. Someone ith skills in ood ork or upholstery ould !e ideal. We have a fully e#uipped orkshop to help renovate donated furniture. Tasks may includeA repairing chairs and ta!les and restoring anti#uities. *6perience is elcomed3 !ut there is full training availa!le if you have an interest and are illing to learn. A(#inistration Support 5W;? .-27 % Volunteer needed to carry out general office duties including data input3 invoicing and filing for a fe hours per eek - 1on3 Tues3 Wed or Thurs !et een -../ am - 0 pm. Ruality management procedures e6perience ould !e helpful. COMM0NI", S0PPOR" VO-0N"EERS % Retire( an( Senior Volunteer Pro8ra##e Volunteer Or8aniserA 9SV< encourages people aged 0/ and over ho have time and energy to spare to !ecome involved as volunteers in their local community. We operate nation ide and have +03/// volunteers involved in educational3 environmental3 community care and health proFects. 1ost of our proFects and activities are developed and run !y Volunteer ;rganisers - people ho are volunteers themselves and take on responsi!ility for leading proFects. Volunteer ;rganisers develop proFects according to their skills 8 interests and the needs in their local community - and they find other local people in their area to Foin them as volunteers. &ou might ant to find people to help children ith reading in local schoolsJ arrange outings for house!ound older peopleJ drive people to medical appointmentsJ clear up a local canal or open spaceJ set up knitting groups in residential homes - the list is endlessH As an ;rganiser and mem!er of 9SV< you ill receive training and ongoing support from 9SV<3 help ith fundraising and pu!licity to get your proFect going3 and access to a friendly net ork of like-minded people across the >? ith hom you can share your e6periences and ideas as a Volunteer ;rganiser. 't really is a valua!le ay to use your skills and life e6perience. COND0ES" AR" Volunteers Helper - 4on#uest Art is a class for physically disa!led people. We meet every Wednesday afternoonJ e need a driver to collect some of the artists. ' encourage the mem!ers to atercolour paint. 't is a very informal ith no instructions given. 1em!ers are encourages to develop their o n ay. The clu! is on a Wednesday from +../pm C B.//pm

CON"AC" "HE E- ER-, )WOKING+ Group Coor(inators - 4oordinators ensure everything runs smoothly each month. 4oordinators are also often volunteer drivers too.

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4oordinators organise the monthly group outings !y liaising ith the hosts and drivers so that everyone is clear a!out the time3 date and place. After the drivers have !een called !y the coordinator3 they in turn contact the older guest%s. Support and advice for the coordinators is readily availa!le from Head ;ffice or the regional (evelopment ;fficer3 if re#uired. We ask all group coordinators for t o references and e also take out a (BS check !efore you start as a volunteer. The coordinators role is very important3 !ut it only takes a little e6tra regular commitment each month in addition to the outing. There are up to +0 older guests and volunteers relying on youH 't is the coordinators Fo! to !e organised and keep everyone informed. "ea Part2 Host - Host provide a arm elcome and a simple afternoon tea lasting !et een t o to three hours for si6 to nine older guests and their drivers 5three to five drivers7. ;ften host involve family and friends and t o or three generations Foin in. 9e#uirementsA The only essentials are a !ig tea pot3 a do nstairs toilet and easy access to your house 5e.g. not to many steps to your front door7 &our commitmentA We ask hosts to commit to one or t o tea parties a year - more if they ant. The volunteer coordinator ill call to check dates and other arrangements and nearer the time ill confirm ho many guest to e6pect. CORNERHO0SE epression Support Group 1a&ilitator 5W;?0EB7A Dacilitators at the (epression Support groups usually attend every eek. The ell!eing group is term-time only3 the other groups continue to run during the school holidays. Dor the evening groups3 e operate a rota3 hich usually means a time commitment of around t ice a month3 all year round. We aim to have t o facilitators at every meeting. To help the group run smoothly. ?ey Activities :uiding the group discussion so that people feel safe !y timekeeping3 for e6ample e have ./ minutes left and invite another to speak3 or summarising and then moving the conversation onto another topic3 or ask a lightening #uestion eg ask everyone to share one thing that helps them rela6 or one tip for coping ith life or one helpful thing someone has said to them etc. Noting anyone ho looks uncomforta!le and either check ;? at the end or3 if it is possi!le in your group suggest that they are called during the eek. To uphold the :roup values 5see !elo 7 Not getting dra n into a one to one situation ith any person Sho ing that the person has !een heard3 using !ody language3 active listening skills3 paraphrasing etc. Ackno ledging the feelings !eing e6pressed and reassureJ for e6ample it is ok to cry. <oint out any positive aspects%feelings%achievements that the person may not !e giving themselves credit for. ;pening up the discussion to others Signposting and encouragement to ards other resources. Volunteers ill !e re#uired to keep !rief notes of the session ie 4hristian names of those present3 any follo up for the (epression Support Worker. 't is important that these notes should !e as impersonal as possi!le3 and should not use names. 'f there is any concern a!out a group mem!er3 please circle the ds follo up section of the form and the depression support orker ill make contact ith the facilitator%s as soon as possi!le after the meeting. Wal4 -ea(er 5W;?-@27A &ou ill lead a small group of alkers on a alk of a!out an hour around Woking. 4urrently alks leave from the $ight!o6 on a Wednesday morning !ut ill hopefully e6pand to other times and starting points.

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1un(raisin8 Co##ittee Me#$er 5W;?+,.7A to serve on the fundraising committee and help raise much needed funds to support their !ereavement care programme for mem!ers of the pu!lic3 including children. Berea!e#ent &ounsellors needed. Training takes place at Ashford Hospital and starts Ianuary ++3+E3 @0 De! 03 +0 @23 1arch +0 8 @@.5Saturdays full days7 The course costs O.//. C,C-ING PRO.EC"S / S0RRE, WHEE-S 1OR A-Surre2 W3eels for All C2&le Support Volunteer - 1ain Tasks - This role involves cycling or alking !esides cyclists using adapted 5trikes3 tandems 8 hand cycles7 as they go around the running track at Sheer ater 9ecreation :round. ;ccasionally it may involve longer rides. &ou ill either !e helping individual cyclists or providing e6tra support to group rides such as visiting Special Schools. Support needed !y the cyclists varies from simply alking%riding !eside them to give company and reassurance3 ensuring they go the right ay and not too fast3 making sure they are safe. EBRA CHARI", SHOP KNAPHI--@ S3op Wor4er 5W;?@B-7A (*B9A is a charity raising funds for people ith a genetic skin disease. Their shop in ?naphill is looking for volunteers to serve in the shop and sort clothes. >rgent re#uest for ?naphill shop Tuesday +-Bpm3 Dridays am and pm and all day Saturday. IOCESE O1 G0I- 1OR Befrien(er : 1a#il2 an( Vulnera$le A(ults : A !efrienderGs involvement is !est every other eekA not over-involved in the person3 !ut there as a help and guide. 't is important to help the person to engage ith others in their community3 to make friends through outside activities3 hether through the church or not. All !efrienders do the same training hich takes place over three separate days. Volunteer ri!er : Ho#elessness Pre!ention Ser!i&e % Volunteer drivers ill assist housing specialist orkers to provide transport for young people to get them to housing appointments and%or emergency accommodation. The role re#uires some on-call and occasional out of hours orking. ; n transport is re#uired !ut e6penses are paid. Generi& 1a#il2 Support Volunteer % The volunteer ill ork ith the young person and family regarding parenting issues3 help ith !udgets3 etc. 't is family focussed and the volunteer ill report !ack to a Social Worker - they are the eyes and ears of the family situation. Some group ork and some individual ork ill !e re#uired ith a minimum of @ hours per eek3 including some out of hours orking on occasion. Ser!i&e eli!er2 Support Volunteer at Ho#elessness Pre!ention Ser!i&e % To ork alongside the Homelessness <revention Service administrator and panel co-ordinator to assist in client facing activities and help co-ordinate the administration for the B supported housing panel meetings that occur every 2 eeks. 9e#uired for B hours per eek3 during office hours 1onday to Driday ISABI-I", CHA--ENGERS A(#inistration 1un(raisin8A A volunteer fundraiser is needed to help ith administration and proFects in the charity=s head office. 4onfidence on the computer is essential and volunteer must !e a!le to do + day% eek or B hours min. 9elevant training ill !e provided. ,out3 Pla2 Wor4ers 5W;?0+,7A for Saturdays and holiday schemes run at various venues throughout Surrey. Applicants should !e enthusiastic and energetic ith an interest in orking ith disa!led children. Need to commit for at least 2 months either .-B Saturdays per month and%or during school holidays or at least . hours per eek for the after school clu! in :uildford. 1arshals are needed to support this event !y setting up3 handing out race num!ers3 giving out ater and timing chips3 pointing people in the right direction and cheer on the runnersH

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Mini$uses ri!ers 5W;?+@E@7A Dor pick up from local schools to the after school activity clu!s. 5Without this valua!le service the children many disa!led children ould not !e a!le to attend our service.7 The right people ould need to have a clean licence3 !een driving over @ years and !e over the age of @0. 'deally the person ill have a (+ on their licence !ut this is not essential as e ill pay for training for a certificate to drive our !uses 5not (+ certificate - one for smaller !uses7 EIKON 1a#il2 Pro8ra##e Support 5W;?+.2-7A To help at 4onnect Damilies 4ourse3 a course aimed at families resident in Woking ith young people aged +B-+2 and is designed to strengthen family relationships. This is done !y helping young people to understand and deal ith the stresses !oth they and their parents face and sho s ho e can appreciate one another and encourage good !ehavior. We e6plore ays of dealing ith peer pressure and protecting against su!stance misuse. This is a rela6ed course ith an informal session at the end of each eek here snacks and drinks are served and parents are invited to Foin. The course runs on one evening per eek. EPI-EPS, AC"ION Co##unit2 1un(raisin8 Assistants 5W;?+.BB7A *pilepsy Action=s !rand ne 4ommunity Dundraising team is looking for volunteers in ?ent 8 Surrey This is a ne opportunity to support the >?=s leading epilepsy charity. We need your help ith everything from events and street collections to involving your company3 friends or community group. &ou can also get involved in our National Tea Break and (oodle (ay. Dundraising is fun and re arding and e ill support you all the ay. Won8a Wal4 Coor(inator 5W;?+.0.7A Want to step out to help the 2//3/// people living ith epilepsy in the >? today) We=re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to organise a sponsored Wonga Walk in their local area. Wonga Walks can take place at any time throughout the year3 and your alk can !e as !ig or a small as you like. &ou can organise a long distance hike in the countryside3 a sponsored dog alk3 an ur!an midnight alk3 or even a tots toddle. Any funds you raise ill !e vital in helping us continue to support people living ith epilepsy. &our !rand ne local 4ommunity Dundraiser ill provide advice3 support3 and ideas to make your event a success3 and as the organiser you ill receive a fundraising pack includingA <osters Sponsor forms 4ertificates ;ne free *pilepsy Action T-shirt for each registered alk 9egular ne sletters ;pportunity to advertise your alk on our e!site *6clusive access to our *pilepsy A4T';N heroes group =Thank you= certificate to display ho much you=ve raised This is a great opportunity to support the >?=s leading epilepsy charity. So put those alking shoes on and Foin hundreds of people across the >? stepping to ards a !etter understanding of epilepsy. Co##unit2 Group Coor(inator 5W;?+.0B7A 4ould you start a fundraising group) Starting your o n group isn=t as scary as it soundsH As the group founder you=ll need to !ring together a group of fundraisers. These can !e your friends3 family and colleagues. So it might !e much simpler than you thinkH &ou ill then organise the group to get together - either in person3 !y phone or over the internet - to discuss ideas and make plans. All mem!ers of the group are elcome to get in touch ith us3 !ut as the leader you ill !e the main contact for information. What support ill you get) Well that all depends on hat you needH 'f you feel confident to move ahead ith your o n ideas3 e=re here for you to run your ideas and plans past. But if you feel you ant more involvement3 e can do that too. *veryone=s different3 and e=ll ork ith you to suit hat orks !est for you.

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Iust to give you an idea3 events can !e anything that interests to youH This could !e a coffee morning3 sponsored alk3 summer fete3 4hristmas fayre3 a pamper night or even a !all. Whether you=d like to get involved or Fust find out more3 e=d love to hear from youH Co##unit2 1un(raisin8 Assistants 5W;?+.BB7A *pilepsy Action=s !rand ne 4ommunity Dundraising team is looking for volunteers in ?ent 8 Surrey. This is a ne opportunity to support the >?=s leading epilepsy charity. We need your help ith everything from events and street collections to involving your company3 friends or community group. &ou can also get involved in our National Tea Break and (oodle (ay. Dundraising is fun and re arding and e ill support you all the ay. Colle&tion an( E!ents Support Volunteer 5W;?+.007A 4an you spare a fe hours every no and again to make a massive difference to people ith epilepsy) 'f so3 Foining our collectors and event support team could !e for youH We=re looking for people or groups ho can give us a fe hours of their time to support our events and collections. This could a !ucket collection in a supermarket or a foot!all stadium3 helping at a coffee morning3 or marshalling at a sponsored alk. &ou can tell us hen you ould like to volunteer3 and hen e have something happening in your area e=ll get in touch and invite you along. We generally ask you to Foin us for three hours at a time3 !ut there=s no o!ligation to say yes. This is an easy3 stress-free ay to get involved ith fundraisingH EPWOR"H CHOIR Refres3#ent Helper 5W;?+/,,7A *p orth 4hoir is a friendly local choir that sings to raise money for local charities. 't rehearses on Wednesdays through the year ith a si6 eek !reak in the summer. We aim to serve tea3 coffee and !iscuits at the interval hen people can chat and socialise. We are looking for volunteers to ork alternate eeks in pairs in the e6cellently e#uipped kitchen facility in the 4hurch hall3 here you can also hear the 4hoir rehearse hile preparing and tidying a ay. 1AMI-, -INE S0RRE, "rustees - Damily$ine seeks to recruit t o trustees and elcomes interest from anyone ith a range of life skills and an enthusiasm that ill !enefit the charity. <revious e6perience as a trustee is unnecessaryJ as induction and training can !e offered3 if needed. T o references are re#uired and3 depending on the role3 a 49B check may !e necessary. *ach trustee contri!utes through their differing life skills and e6perience. Some of our trustees are retired !ut active in the community3 others are in employment3 ith !usy family lives. At times throughout the year our trustees are e6pected to assist ith fund raising3 pu!lic a areness opportunities and representing the charity at local events. Helpline Volunteers 5W;?@/27A to ans er calls from parents and other family mem!ers of all ages ho may have a variety of pro!lems3 concerns or sometimes Fust need to talk. 9e#uired in (orking HR or orking from home. &ou ill have parenting e6perience3 !e open minded3 non-Fudgemental and a good listener. Dull training given. Times e6tremely fle6i!le3 eekdays and eekends from +/.//am - +/.//pm. There is a particular need for volunteers @pm - 0pm and 0pm - Epm on Saturdays. -ea( A(#inistrati!e Volunteer 5W;?2B/7A Damily$ine seeks to recruit a volunteer capa!le of leading3 organising and mailing the charityGs posters and leaflets to a ide range of schools3 colleges and !oth voluntary and statutory agencies in Surrey3 Susse6 and south $ondon Boroughs. The office is situated in $eatherhead so o n transport ould !e re#uired. This is an administrative role skills. ell-suited to someone ith good organisational and computer

1OS"ERING "EAM : S0RRE, CO0N", CO0NCI1oster &arers for the children ho are Mlooked afterN !y the county council. 5The term =looked after= refers to children ho are under +E and have !een provided ith care and accommodation !y children=s services.7 A large num!er of the children ho e deal ith ill have a history of physical3 se6ual or emotional a!use. Some may have suffered the death of

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a parent3 or have parents many different needs.

ho are too ill to care for them. ;thers may have disa!ilities and

1RIEN S O1 "HE E- ER-, "ele$efrien(in8. 5W;?E-.7A ;ur Tele!efriending Service creates !efriending relationships on the phone !et een volunteers and isolated older people. &ou ill need to !e a good listenerJ friendly3 patient and enFoy talking on the telephone) We ill ask you to phone + - . older people in *ngland or Wales3 to reduce their feelings of isolation and loneliness and enhance their contact ith the outside orld. &ou ill call on a regular !asis and !uild up firm friendships over time3 on the phone. &ou ill call an older person at least t ice a month for up to half an hour. The calls ill !e made from your o n home or place of ork3 in line ith *mployer Supported Volunteer Schemes. We ill provide full training3 offer regular social events and reim!urse e6penses. 1RIEN S O1 "HE E- ER-, )Bernar( Sunle2 Nursin8 Ho#e+ Visitor to Resi(entA Visiting the residents to take them for alks around the garden or simply Fust pop in for coffee and a chat. :ood communication skills are essential and must !e *nglish speaking. 1RIEN S O1 WOKING PA-ACE Assistin8 wit3 t3e Woo(lan( Maintenan&e % Working in a Ha"el 4oppice group of volunteers. :eneral oodland maintenance. ith a small

GIR-G0I ING 0@K@ Gui(e -ea(er6 :uiders are needed to help out ith 9ain!o s3 Bro nies and :uides in the Woking area 5including 4ho!ham and Byfleet7. &ou ould ork ith #ualified :uiders to help run sessions on a eekly !asis during term time. GO A-MING "OGE"HER COMM0NI", IN"ERES" COMPAN, Visitor Infor#ation Centre Helper 5W;?+..-7A An opportunity e6ists to assist in staffing :odalming=s first ever Visitor 'nformation 4entre situated ithin the :odalming museum near to the <epperpot in :odalming. The V'4 offers information onA Accommodation To n events3 markets and festivals 4ountryside and alking Travel information3 maps3 visitor guides <laces to eat and drink Shopping To n trails 4ommunity information3 5Schools3 local facilities etc.7 and the Ne 9esident=s Welcome <ack Attractions Tasks include assisting visitors in their #uest for visitor information3 ensuring leaflets and displays are kept up to date and resourcing and updating the visitor information folder. The V'4 is open during museum opening times from Tuesday to SaturdayA +/am to 0pm in summer 5April - ;cto!er7 +/am to Bpm in inter 5Novem!er - 1arch7 The volunteering opportunity is very fle6i!le and e are hoping to staff the V'4 on a regular !asis. &ou can choose to do as many or as fe hours as you ould like to. 'f you ould like the opportunity to help your community3 have an interest in local events and places and ould like to help in an interesting environment e ould !e delighted to hear from you GO- SWOR"H CARE ri!ersA for a neigh!ourhood care scheme in the :olds orth area3 helping transporting local neigh!ours to the dentist3 hospital3 shopping etc.

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"elep3one VolunteersA covering the telephone one day a month or fortnight. Taking calls from elder neigh!ours needing taking to the shops3 doctors etc. and allocating volunteer drivers to the elderly person. This is ideal for volunteers ho ould like to remain fle6i!le. GO- SWOR"H PARK COMM0NI", CEN"RE Co##unit2 Asso&iation Me#$ersA :olds orth <ark 4ommunity Association need general volunteers to help ith organising and running events. $ocal residents preferred. The association meets on the @nd Thursday of each month at ,../pm. They also produce a monthly ne sletter. G0I E ASSOCIA"ION )B2fleetC West B2fleet An( S3eerwater+ Brownie9s Helpers % B2fleet Pri#ar2 S&3ool6 Helper for Bro nies re#uire for 1onday *vening 0../ to ,../pm helping at a !ro nies evening Girl Gui(e HelpersA We are really looking for a :uider to run the :uide unit and one or t o helpers to help her. All the e#uipment is still availa!le at the hall and the ne leader could pick the evening she ants to run the unit su!Fect to !ooking ith the school. There ould !e lots of help from other guiders to ensure the success of the unit !ut none of us have time to run it fully ourselves as e all run other units already. G0I E OG 1OR "HE B-IN ASSOCIA"ION )Wo4in8 & istri&t Bran&3+ Colle&tor 5W;?@2-7A collecting for guide dogs +-@ days per month for an hour or @ each time in the Borough of Woking HARR, E WAR S HEA-ING SANC"0AR, A(#inistrator % Grant & "rust 1un( Appli&ation 5W;?++.E7A The o!Fective of the role is to increase the opportunity for The Sanctuary to secure funding from :rant 8 Trust sources for specific proFects and purposes3 in order to maintain the gro th and future sustaina!ility of the charity. The Volunteer ill !e re#uired to carry out the follo ing as the role holderA Administration3 Application <rocessing3 and <romotion 8 *ducation. The role could ho ever !e carried out remotely for some of the time if the volunteer has access to a <43 the internet and a telephone at a secure home or office environment. @ half days or + hole day per eek Re&eptionist Wee4en( 5W;?++.E7A *nsuring that the Sanctuary=s Healing reception area remains a calm3 neat and pleasant environment for our visitors. <roviding our visitors ith information on the Sanctuary=s facilities and refreshments and ans ering any #uestions they may have. Booking contact healing appointments3 ensuring that visitors and healers complete the healing appointment forms3 and entering the data onto the Sanctuary=s data!ase of patients. Serving visitors ho ish to purchase items from the Sanctuary=s gift shop3 maintaining appropriate records of sales3 and handling cash and de!it % credit card transactions. *nsuring that all visitors to the Healing Sanctuary have left the premises at closing timeJ securing any donations % sales takings. *nsuring that any pro!lems or difficulties that arise are anticipated 5if possi!le7 and addressed #uickly and sensitively. 4ontacting the Healing Services 1anager and % or the ;perations 1anager in case of emergency. HEA WA, S0RRE, )Guil(for(+ H*A(WA& Surrey supports people ith head inFuries3 their families and carers and promotes understanding of the implications of head inFury through-out Surrey. Befrien(er 5W;?E/.7A Spending time talking to someone ho has had a !rain inFury and encouraging them to get out and a!out !y taking part in leisure activities. This could !e going for a coffee3 to the cinema3 to a foot!all match or playing s#uash. Resour&e Centre Volunteers 5W;?-.E7A are needed to ork ith mem!ers doing a variety of activities including riting3 computer skills3 art etc. 1em!ers have all suffered !rain inFury and the activities take place in small groups each day Tuesday to Thursday +/-Bpm.

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HE-P 1OR HEROES )Surre2 Group+ E!ent fun(raisin8 Assistant 5W;?-+@7A Help for Heroes run different types of Dundraising activities and people can do anything that is legalJ a sponsored parachute Fump3 dinner party3 run a marathon3 s im the channel3 give a day=s pay3 shave your head3 e don=t mind3 as long as its legal3 fun and you donate the proceeds to Help for HeroesH As an event fundraising assistant you could !e asked to help out in all sorts of ays !y attending event3 selling merchandise3 supporting volunteers fundraising activities or Fust help hen needed. HM PRISON SERVICE Prison Visitor6 As a prison visitor you ould provide prisoners from across the country ith support and friendship3 irrespective of race and !elief and usually to those ith fe relatives and friends. &ou ill !e independent from the prison. <rison visitors also play an important part in maintaining links ith the local community and the prisons. ;n average one visit per fortnight. HOME%S"AR" WOKING This organisation provides help and support to young families under stress and currently re#uires family visiting volunteers to visit and support families ith children under 0 ho are e6periencing difficulties. "rustees % We are looking for a trustee to Foin our lively3 friendly team of seven specifically to support a paid mem!er of staff to research funding opportunities ith trusts3 foundations and local companies. The volunteer can ork in the office or from home3 liaising ith the staff team and other trustees and reporting to the !i monthly Trustee 1eetings. An interest in supporting children and families as an interest in fund-raising is essential. 1rien(s of Ho#e Start - Volunteers ill have the opportunity to Foin and get to kno a group of volunteers ho meet regularly and ho are committed to supporting our 4harity. We are looking for volunteers to Foin our Driends :roup to assist ith organising fund raising events to raise money and the profile of Home Start Woking. We arranged a very successful 4hinese evening in De!ruary and a Bolly ood evening is in hand. Driends ould also help at events such as <arty in the <ark3 staffing an information stall. Ne ideas and suggestions ould !e elcome. Ho#e%Visitin8 Volunteers 5W;?@,7A Volunteers are prepared for the role through a preparatory training course and ongoing training and support is provided !y staff on a regular !asis. Volunteers are carefully matched ith a family and visit eekly for around @-. hours. The aim is to help families find their feet3 gain confidence and !ecome the parents they ant to !e. 1>ST HAV* <A9*NTA$ *S<*9'*N4*. Mana8e#ent Co##ittee Me#$er )"rustee+ responsi$le for fun(raisin85PR 5W;?E/B7A Home-Start Woking is seeking to recruit a Trustee to !e responsi!le for Dundraising and <9. (uties ill include the follo ingA (eveloping ne and imaginative fundraising activities C often events !ased $inking ith media to promote and advertise forthcoming events Building and maintaining long-term fundraising relationships via churches and other organisations ;rganising traditional fundraising activities in line ith Home-Start >? 'ncreasing funds through researching and targeting charita!le trusts 9aising a areness of the charity at a $;4A$ level "rustee )fun(in8 resear&3+ needed to ork alongside the mem!er of staff responsi!le for fundraising from trusts and foundations to research funding opportunities suita!le for our organisation. Volunteer could ork from home or in the office. "rustee needed to Foin our lively3 friendly team of seven. We meet once every t o months on a eekday morning and for an A:1 in Septem!er. Trustees also take part in su! committees3 currently personnel3 fundraising3 volunteer training3 strategic%!usiness planning3 hich meet on an ad hoc !asis as necessary.

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HORSE-- VI--AGE A1"ER SCHOO- C-0B Volunteer pla2 wor4ers % re#uired to promote learning through play to children aged !et een 0 and ++ years. Team ork needed3 one or more eekdays during school term3 time from @../ to 2.//. 't ould !e prefera!le !ut not essential for you to have a (BS. HORSE-- CARE A neigh!ourhood care scheme offer a helping hand for residents of Horsell3 young or old3 ho find everyday tasks difficult ri!ers 5W;?@E7A to help neigh!ours ith transport for shopping3 home and hospital visits3 !efriending and covering the telephone. The hours and days are fle6i!le. HORSE-- COMMON PRESERVA"ION SOCIE", The Society is responsi!le for maintaining and preserving !oth Horsell and <yrford 4ommons for the !enefit of the natural flora and fauna and the general pu!lic for recreational purposes. En!iron#ental VolunteersA The society re#uires volunteers to help ith scru! clearance one Sunday per month 5Septem!er to 1arch +/am to +pm7 HOS" 0K H;ST offers international students3 over the age of +E3 studying at all levels in the >? a day or eekend visit to a British family. We ork ith more than +// su!scri!ing institutions3 many of hom pay in full for our studentGs visit. We have a net ork of a!out B/ regional organisers nation ide3 each of hom manages !et een @/-E/ host families. ;ur small staff co-ordinates the application process for a!out ./// applications per year and manages our relationships ith su!scri!ing institutions and other stakeholders. We have an active Board of :overnors of - people and su! committees for income generations and personnel. Hosts 5W;?0/27A invite an international student to visit for a day or eekend over 4hristmas3 *aster or Ne &ear. The student ill !e studying in the >? at >niversity or 4ollege and ill !e over +E years old. The hosts and the students are =matched= !ased on mutual interests !y the local regional organiser ho gives full support. Hosts can invite students occasionallyJ for instance Fust at 4hristmas3 or fre#uently to suit their lifestyle. Hosts can ask to !e matched ith students from places that interest them or have a range of students from many lands. Hosts can opt to have a single visitor or friends travelling together or couples or families3 to suit them. ICAN % MEA"H SCHOO-un&3ti#e Pla25Support Wor4ers6 to volunteer ith children aged 0-++ ith severe speech3 language and communication disa!ilities. &ou ould support them during lunchtimes !et een +@.// and +B.//. Gar(en Helper6 We need someone to help in the school garden on a regular !asis to help keep it tidy and help ith planting etc. Hours to suit IN EPEN EN" MONI"ORING BOAR S )IMB+ Boar( Me#$er 5W;?--B7A The 'ndependent 1onitoring Board at H1 <rison 4oldingley 5nr Bisley3 Woking7 is looking to recruit ne mem!ers. Board mem!ers monitor the day-to-day life in a particular prison. They visit the esta!lishment on a regular !asis3 often unannounced3 and talk to the prisoners and staff. .IGSAW)SO0"H EAS"+ : 0RGEN"-, RED0IRE @ Bu((2 )in &3il(ren9s 8rief support 8roups+ - &ou ill !e re#uired to help the group leaders carry out various activities hich encourage memories of the person ho has died. To take part in activities such as Salt Iars3 1emory !o6es3 candle lit ceremony3 Balloon release3 4lay anger all etc. Ma&#illan Volunteer % To provide support to families ho have a family mem!er ith a life limiting illness and act as advocates and !efrienders to the children and young people of the family and help support the person ith the illness. Assist team mem!ers in their duties as ell as helping to fundraise and promote this ne service in Surrey. A fle6i!le time commitment - you ill !e called upon at various times to visit families as and hen re#uired.

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.IGSAW5Wo4in8 Vine2ar( C3ur&3 Sorter 5W;?+/B-7A Working ith a vi!rant group of volunteers during the Iigsa Helping to sort clothes and toys 1ondays -.// C +@.//.

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.OIN" E 0CA"ION "R0S" % A#$assa(or 5W;?-@@7A ;ur aim is to provide grants for the education of children ho have suffered trauma3 tragedy or neglect and to support those children through either !oarding or day school provision and provide assistance ith the costs of such education. As an am!assador you ill ork ith $ocal Authorities to seek funding and support for the programme and help educate staff3 parents 8 children a!out the B<V4 programme. KE,RING -IVING S0PPOR" NE"WORKS Co##unit2 -i!in8 Volunteer6 We are looking for fle6i!ility3 enthusiasm3 a common sense approach3 an understanding of the needs of vulnera!le adults3 e6perience in a relevant area. We offer free accommodation - a shared @ !edroom flat and e6cellent training. KNAPHI-- CABIN ,O0"H C-0B A&ti!ities Offi&er 5W;? E0-7A To plan a programme of session activities for the 4lu!3 including organising materials and checking complianceJ to ensure that session resources are ell maintained. The 4lu! is a free drop-in youth clu! for young people aged ++-+,. Hours to suit% ork from home. 1un(raisin8 Offi&er 5W;?++@.7A To organise fundraising for the 4lu! !y liaising ith potential sponsors3 su!mitting grant applications and organising fundraising events3 liaising closely ith the Dinance ;fficer. Hours to suit% ork from home. Caf7 Offi&er 5W;?++@B7A To run a small cafe%tuck shop during youth clu! sessionA keeping records3 maintain stock and provide an up-to-date price list. To promote healthy eating3 Dairtrade3 fruit and help develop hot meals. 1onday evenings. Pu$li&it2 Offi&er 5W;? +.,27A To pu!licise the 4lu! and its activities !y producing posters and other material for the village and local schools3 in order to help recruit mem!ers and volunteersJ to maintain the 4a!in e!site and social media. Hours to suit% ork from home. Hours to suit% ork from home ),out3 Wor4er+ Volunteer. 5W;?E0,7 To help run clu! sessions at the Vyne 4ommunity 4entre. This ill involve setting up3 organising activities and ensuring the general ell!eing of every!ody attending the drop-in. *nthusiasm to engage ith young people and a commitment to provide a safe and supportive environment. 1onday evenings. Meetin8s Offi&er )Se&retar2+ 5W;?+BBB7 To organise monthly committee meetings and the Annual :eneral 1eeting 5A:173 to circulate an agenda and take minutes. Safe8uar(in8 Offi&er 5W;? +BB27 To help run youth clu! sessions at the Vyne 4ommunity 4entre in ?naphillJ to maintain a record of 1em!ership and <arental 4onsent forms and provide an up-to-date sign-in sheetJ to maintain the Health 8 Safety <olicy. 1onday 8 Thursday evening. Re&ruit#ent Offi&er 5W;?+BB,7 To recruit ne volunteers !y liaising ith relevant organisations and orking ith the pu!licity officer to promote opportunities. This ill involve arranging induction sessions3 (BS checks and follo ing up references and maintaining an up-to-date register of volunteers. "rainin8 an( Borou83 -iaison Offi&er 5W;?+BBE7 To liaise ith appropriate !odies a!out potential training opportunities and arrange an annual event for volunteers. ,out3 En8a8e#ent Offi&er 5W;?+BB-7 To help run youth clu! sessions at the Vyne 4ommunity 4entre in ?naphill and facilitate young people=s input into the clu!3 especially ith regard to activities 5ideally !y esta!lishing a youth council7. ,out3 Wor4er - To engage and support young persons aged !et een ++-+, in a &outh 4lu! Session KNAPHI-- CARE ?NA<H'$$ 4A9* is a Qgood neigh!our schemeQ offering a helping hand to residents of ?naphill - young or old - ho may find everyday tasks difficult. We aim to !ridge the gaps in e6isting services3 to lend a hand hen family and friends or other agencies are not a!le to help3 to assist !ut not to replace them.

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Goo( Nei83$our 5W;?+B.7 to help ith shopping3 driving3 home visits and for covering the telephone. The hours and days are fle6i!le. -AKEVIEW COMM0NI", AC"ION $4A: is a small successful community led organisation tackling the issues facing people living in pockets of disadvantage in affluent areas and is looking to !oth consolidate and e6pand its activities. ,out3 Wor4er S2t3woo( ,out3 Co##ittee 5W;?0-B7A for young people 5+B C +E years7 runs on a Driday night 2../ to +/pm providing a range of activities and trips out living on $akevie *state in Woking. Trips might include !o ling3 ice skating3 paint!all and there are plans to set up a motor!ike orkshop on the estate and a foot!all team to play in the local league. ,out3 Wor4er for -2n* ,out3 Clu$ 5W;?0-07A 5++ C +B years73 Thursday nights 2../ to -../pm. &ou ill get involved helping lead and facilitate the activities3 set up play e#uipment and put this a ay after each session ith the help of the e6isting team. A lively3 friendly volunteering e6perience. Travel e6penses and some training in youth ork related su!Fects are offered. ,out3 Wor4ers )Bus2 Bee+ 5W;?E@@7A for our friendly3 fun-loving group consisting of children !et een the ages of , - ++. ;ur group loves to e6press their creative skills in a variety of different ays. We are looking for enthusiastic people ith a !right and positive attitude to help encourage our children to ork together3 lead3 and interact ith the children3 to facilitate all activities. We elcome volunteers to help guide and develop our kids to their full potential. A 49B check ill !e re#uired. ,out3 Wor4ers 5W;?EE,7A We are looking for &outh Workers to help run our sessions for our friendly group of young people !et een the ages of ++-+, years of age. ,-- pm Thursday evening. Volunteers ill !e encouraged to !ring and implement ne ideas for activities3 days out etc. We are looking for enthusiastic people ith a !right and positive attitude to encourage and interact ith the young people from and around the $akevie area. -E0KAEMIA CARE SOCIE", The $eukaemia 4are Society provides vital care and support to all those hose lives are affected !y $eukaemia and the allied !lood disorders. Co##unit2 1un(raisin85E!ents Volunteers 5W;?@--7A Assisting ith all aspects of the charities fundraising activities i.e. coffee mornings3 etc C3arita$le Colle&tor 5W;?E2+7A To carry out voluntary charita!le collections at various locations throughout the year3 ensuring effective communication ith fello voluntary collectors and Head ;ffice staff and raising a areness of $eukaemia 4A9*=s ork and services3 !y communicating effectively ith the general pu!lic@ -I1EWORKS Re&eptionist5A(#inistrator - :eneral reception ork and !asic administration. Training ill !e provided and volunteer ill need to commit to at least @ days per eek !et een -am and .pm. -INKAB-E :ive support to people ith a learning disa!ility to !uild an enhanced #uality of life through sport and social activities in the community. ;ur Vision is to empo er mem!ers of all ages and a!ilities to make choices3 develop independence and achieve their full potential. Caf7 Assistant % The volunteer role involves assisting in the day to day running of the 4afe such asA serving customers3 preparing food and drinks3 cleaning3 maintaining food hygiene standards and assisting adults ith learning disa!ilities in their ork in the cafe. Hours -../ +B../ Tuesday C Driday. 1inimum age +E. Support wor4ers - is&o Ni83ts6 assisting a group of 5mainly7 young adults ho have learning disa!ilities at a eekly disco % clu! night. Wednesdays , - -../pm. Pla2 Volunteer >LM - volunteers are re#uired to help ith >nder +E=s on Tuesdays 5term time only7 from ,../-E.//3 Dridays 0.@/ -,.// and Saturdays +/.//-@.// in Woking and on Wednesdays ,.//--.// in 4am!erley. Pla2 Volunteer >GM - all of the a!ove plus various additional evenings in !oth Woking and 4am!erley3 including s imming3 keep fit3 drama and sports groups.

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Pla2 Wor4er5Swi##in8 Assistant 5W;?+/.+7A ;pportunities for outgoing3 fun3 caring3 individuals to come along once a eek to volunteer ith children aged B - +B for a fun s imming session encouraging interaction3 play and confidence. Hours Sunday +.B0pm ..+0pm. 1inimum age +2. Pro8ra##e Coor(inator % We need to recruit several mini!us drivers to cover all school holidays 5daytime only73 evenings and eekends. &ou need to !e a confident driver ith a clean licence3 aged @0T. *6perience of orking ith%happy to ork ith people of all ages ith learning and some physical disa!ilities. &ou should !e happy to conduct routine check of vehicle !efore and after each Fourney. Trips ill !e across3 and occasionally out of county. A staff mem!er ill al ays accompany each group. $inkA!le ill give training and provide insurance. Any help you can give ould !e most elcome3 so even if you can only drive once a eek3 please get in touchH MACMI--AN CANCER S0PPOR" Colle&tors 5W;?./+7A 4ollecting outside supermarkets 5mainly under cover7 on specified days 5up to 2 a year7 for a +P to @ hour session ith a collecting tin. 4ollections take place on Saturdays plus one Driday mid-;cto!er. Ne volunteers ill ork alongside e6perienced collectors. E!ent or8aniser 5W;?,/07A is re#uired to promote and organise events and functions for the Woking :roup in order to raise money for the charity. MARIE C0RIE CANCER CARE E!ent Pro#oter to make a presence ithin the community and encourage people to get involved and participate in the regionally organised events. &ou might visit gyms3 shops and different venues dropping off leaflets and promoting events. affo(il Appeal Colle&torA As a (affodil Appeal collector you ill need to give a couple of hours at one or more collections in Woking during De!ruary and 1arch. &ou ill !e provided ith the daffodil !o63 collection tin3 hints and tips and a collectorGs guide to 1arie 4urie 4ancer 4are. affo(il Bo* Coor(inator6 To help co-ordinate the local daffodil !o6 campaign for the :reat (affodil Appeal in your local community. To distri!ute and collect in the daffodil !o6es and then count3 !ank and record all monies from them. affo(il Colle&tion Or8aniser6 To organise a local street or store collection for the :reat (affodil Appeal. 'ncludes recruiting collectors3 planning the rota3 hosting the collection and !anking the money collected. :eneral involvement is from Ianuary to 1arch. (ependant on the num!er of collections and geographical area covered during De!ruary and 1arch. MARIE C0RIE CHARI", SHOP S3op Volunteers. 0RGEN"-, RED0IRE ON A S0N A, (uties include serving customers as ell as hanging3 pricing and steaming stock. (ays availa!le are 1onday3 Wednesday3 Driday and Saturday. MAR.ORIE RICHAR SONAS rop%in Centre Helpers6 9e#uired on various days at various times for various duties. 1on - Dri +/-+@../pm or +@-@../pm serving !ehind counter3 loading%unloading the dish asher and clearing ta!les. "reasurer of &entre a&&ounts. - 9e#uired to attend . or B meetings a year. >rgently re#uire a volunteer ho can help them ith end of year figures and reports. Accountancy kno ledge of *6cel. 'f you are interested in this volunteering role please contact WAVS ME S0PPOR" GRO0P % G0I- 1OR The group provides 1.*. sufferers in :uildford and the surrounding areas ith social support via group meetings3 events and seasonal ne sletters. Co##ittee Me#$er % "rustees needed to !ecome a committee mem!er to assist in the running of the local 1*%4DS support group. Dor this you must have interpersonal and organisational skills and !e availa!le + day a eek.

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MENCAP )E-MBRI GE+ Han(2person % 1inor repairs of e#uipmentJ changing light !ul!sJ painting and decoratingJ routine checking of fire alarmJ arranging for servicing of e#uipmentJ sno clearanceJ drain clearance and checkingJ replenish paper to els3 soap and catering itemsJ identify lo stocksJ meter readingJ light grounds maintenance. Thurs am- possi!ly other days. MENCAP % RO,A- MENCAP SOCIE", Befrien(er needed for a lady - 2/ years old ith a learning disa!ility. &ou ill need to have good people skills and patience. Saturdays !et een +@-Bpm MIN % WOKING A&ti!it2 Volunteer needed to assist ith mem!ers3 in particular using your o n skills3 ho!!ies or interests3 to develop ideas for small group activities3 and then to lead and support those groups. Activities should !e fun driven3 !ut may also have an educational or cultural element. The purpose of the activities is to !ring out the latent interests and skills of clients. MOORCRO1" CEN"RE 1OR "HE COMM0NI", Relief Coffee Bar Assistant6 volunteers !e relief coffee !ar assistant in the 4entre during the mornings. (uties to include selling teas3 coffees3 snacks and lunches3 serving lunches3 clearing a ay and ashing up. M0-"IP-E SC-EROSIS SOCIE", % Wo4in8C Runn2#e(e an( We2$ri(8e Bran&3 Infor#ation Offi&erA To take responsi!ility for ordering pu!lications from the 1.S. national centre for distri!ution to mem!ers. Also keep the information stand at the 1.S. clinic at St. <eter=s Hospital stocked up. This is a very fle6i!le position and ill en#uire a commitment of a fe hours per month. "HE N 1AC"OR ,out3 Wor4er % Clu$ Super!isor re#uired for Normandy &outh 4lu!3 :uildford. To ork as part of a team supervising youngsters !et een E 8 +E. >sing your creative skills to assist in delivering a programme of activities such as art3 dance3 music 8 singing. NA"IONA- ANIMA- WE-1ARE "R0S" Colle&tors re#uired for up to t o hour sessions3 holding a tin outside supermarkets in Woking and surrounding areas. All monies collected help ith the rescue and re-homing of animals. Times re#uired ill !e a!out B Saturdays per year. NA"IONA- A0"IS"IC SOCIE", )S0RRE, BRANCH+ Pla2 S&3e#e Volunteers re#uired at various areas and times3 e are looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals to help run our play schemes for children aged , to +. years ho are affected !y autistic spectrum disorders. Woking-Driday-B../pm to 2pm. Walton-on-Thames-Thursday-B../pm to 2pm :odalming-Tuesday-2pm to ,../pm 9edhill-Driday-2.+0pm to ,.B0pm. ,out3 Wor4er for group of young people aged +.-+E ho are affected !y autistic spectrum disorder. Thursdays during term time3 located in :uildford. National Osteoporosis So&iet2 Minute Se&retar2 : The National ;steoporosis e6ists to raise a areness and educate people of all ages a!out osteoporosis. The committee meets appro6 five times and year and organises fund raising and meetings for supporting people ith osteoporosis. NA"IONA- "R0S" The National Trust is looking for volunteers at a num!er of its properties and gardens3 including 4laremont $andscape :arden3 Ham House3 4landon <ark3 Hatchlands3 North

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(o ns3 West Weald3 <olesden $acey3 Wey and :odalming Navigations and Wink orth Ar!oretum. Help is needed ith various rolesA such as promoting events3 front of house3 guides3 etc. NEW HAW -IBRAR, )Co##unit2 Partners3ip+ Mana8e#ent Group Me#$ers % We currently have a!out ,/ volunteers and +/ mem!ers of the 1anagement :roup. We are looking for t o or three people to help us on the $i!rary 1anagement :roup C planning the future direction of the $i!rary3 arranging training for our volunteers and looking after our volunteer rotas3 riting a volunteersG maga"ine3 preparing leaflets to go out to the community3 raising the profile of the $i!rary3 organising events and displays 3 developing the $i!rary e!site3C and a hole lot of other Fo!s that are involved in keeping the $i!rary running for the local community. This is a really ide and interesting role hich ould ena!le you to use your talents in lots of different ays C or to specialise in one area if you prefer. Ne Ha $i!rary has !een a volunteer run $i!rary since ;cto!er @/+@. Surrey 4ounty 4ouncil provide the premises and the !ooks3 !ut the Ne Ha $i!rary 4ommunity <artnership provide the volunteers to run the $i!rary. The <artnership is a $imited 4ompany and has charita!le status. Nort3 owns )Bo* Hill+6 Raffle "i&4ets Volunteers6 to sell either 9affle Tickets Kin houseG or around the grounds and at the many maFor selling occasion !eing run throughout the year General Volunteer6 to help ith recruitment3 sell raffle tickets etc. $ots of literature and leaflets also need to !e ell displayed. S3op5Restaurant Helpers6 Volunteers needed ho enFoy meeting people3 providing information to visitors and general shop ork. Training ill !e given and hours can !e fle6i!le on any day of the eek. Volunteer needed to help ith unpacking deliveries3 keeping the shop clean and tidy and helping ith sales E(u&ation5C3il(ren A&ti!it2 Helper6 Bo6 Hill has several visits per eek from local schools from April to ;cto!er. 'n addition help is needed ith running activities throughout the school holidays for 2 to +/ year olds. There is a team of volunteers to assist our *ducation ;fficer and dates and times can !e fle6i!le. Han(2 Person6 Volunteer needed to help ith s eeping up3 cleaning indo s and general keeping the centre tidy. Clan(on Par4 Gar(ener6 4ome and help the gardener ith a variety of tasks in the lovely garden at 4landon <ark Roo# Stewar(s to Foin a thriving and happy team at 4landon <ark. No previous e6perience re#uired. Dle6i!le hours3 friendly atmosphere in a !eautiful house. ;pening hours are ++ - B../pm on Tuesdays3 Wednesdays3 Thursdays and Sundays. April - ;cto!er. S3op Assistant6 Volunteer needed to give a helping hand in the shop3 speaking to customers and using the till. All training ill !e given. The shop is open Tuesdays3 Wednesdays3 Thursdays and Sundays from +.// to 0.//pm April - ;cto!er Clare#ont Gar(en Stewar(6 4an you spare a fe hours at eekends to help at 4laremont $andscape :arden) Dit and enthusiastic person needed to help property staff on Saturdays and%or Sundays3 and if possi!le during school holidays and at Bank Holidays. (uties ill include ste arding the garden3 assisting visitors ith en#uiries and ensuring the car park is used to its optimum capacity at peak times. Dull training ill !e givenJ hours can !e arranged to suit. Gar(ener6 <hysically fit volunteers are needed to help look after this +Eth 4entury $andscape :arden. 'deally those ho can spare @ to B hours or more on a eekly !asis to assist ith general gardening duties3 including pruning !ack laurel and rhododendron3 planting of trees and shru!s3 annual scarifying and seeding3 path repairs and varied property maintenance tasks. Kios4 Volunteers6 to help ith our esta!lished team of kiosk staff at eekends3 elcoming visitors to the garden3 checking mem!ership cards and helping ith general kiosk duties. This is an ideal opportunity for someone ho enFoys meeting people. Maintenan&e personA to help out across the three property departments - garden3 visitor reception and tea-room - ith general maintenance Fo!s. No e6perience necessary !ut o!viously needs to !e good at general ('&H Io!s ould !e varied !ut could include painting3

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repair and maintenance of notice!oards3 putting up shelving3 fi6ing display material - the list is endless. Any eekday !y arrangement and hours to suit. S3op sales assistants6 to help sell goods to the pu!lic and assist in the receipt3 pricing and display of items. Sales assistants also help ensure the shop area is clean and tidy and maintain the security of goods ithin the shop. Half a day per eek Wednesdays-Sundays in the season. Hat&3lan(s 1un(raisin8 !olunteers6 to help raise money to fund conservation ork and !uy protective covers for the urns and statues in the garden at Hatchlands. &ou can help raise the re#uired funds !y approaching visitors in a courteous and friendly ay to sell raffle tickets. 1orning or afternoon opportunities are availa!le most days of the eek. Gar(enersA to help the garden team ith a variety of tasks in the !eautiful park and garden at Hatchland Roo# Stewar(s to Foin a thriving and happy team at Hatchlands. appro6imately B plus hours per eek April to ;cto!er. The house opens Tuesdays3 Wednesdays3 Thursdays and Sundays 5also Dridays in August7. S3op Assistant6 A helping hand is needed in the shop%restaurant3 speaking to customers and using the till. The shop is open Tuesdays3 Wednesdays3 Thursdays and Sundays from +.// to 0.//pm. Hol#woo( Co##on Groun(s Maintenan&e6 To assist in outdoor estate maintenance and proFectsJ meeting once a eek for varied tasks on this property hich is Fust south of (orking. 1ainly etlands3 ponds and path ays. -eit3 Hill Groun(s Maintenan&e Volunteers6 to help staff manage the $eith Hill estate3 including the 9hododendron Wood every Wednesday. The tasks are varied3 path ay and step maintenance3 tree and plant care3 tree planting and fencing etc. Poles(en -a&e2 Groun(s Maintenan&e6 to help maintain the Woodland and to !e part of Woodland team. Gui(es6 ho enFoy orking outdoors in a variety of eather. Need to !e fle6i!le3 enFoy dealing ith the pu!lic and ans ering #uestions. ?een and enthusiastic people are needed to help in the role of Visitor Service Volunteers3 hose role includesA patrolling the grounds3 helping visitors ith their en#uiries3 helping ith events3 checking tickets front of the house. Raffle "ea# -ea(ers6 to take over the running of their 9affle Team. They ill !e responsi!le for the administration3 recruitment and leadership of their successful team raising money to pay for proFects ithin the property. As ell as selling raffle tickets in the house and grounds there is a maFor selling occasion during the Destival each Iuly. 1un(raisin86 to help raise money to fund conservation ork and !uy protective covers for statues in the garden at <olesden $acey. &ou can help raise the re#uired funds !y approaching visitors in a courteous and friendly ay to sell raffle tickets. 1orning or afternoon opportunities are availa!le most days of the eek. Gar(en Stewar(s to elcome visitor and give information to the general pu!lic throughout the 1arch to ;cto!er season. General Volunteers6 for a variety of roles to help in all areas of running this magnificent estate includingA 9oom Ste ards in the house3 volunteers in the gardens and on conservation proFects3 helping to maintain footpaths and planting trees3 fundraising and helping ith special events. Volunteers are asked to commit at least half a day a fortnight !ut most help for half a eek. We2 & Go(al#in8 Na!i8ations Groun(s Maintenan&e6 Dit and a!le volunteers are re#uired to assist our lengthsmen ith a variety of general conservation and maintenance tasks along the river%to path and also at (apdune Wharf3 :uildford. Gui(es to lead and provide !ack up to the guided that are run trough the summer. 1ront of House Volunteers to assist in visitor reception ith ticket sales%information and in the small tea rooms at (apdune Wharf3 :uildford Win4wort3 1ront of HouseA to help ith our esta!lished team of kiosk staff at eekends3 elcoming visitors to the garden3 checking mem!ership cards and helping ith general kiosk duties. This is an ideal opportunity for someone ho enFoys meeting people.

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Dace to face ork ith high need young people on the *@* course. The role is similar to that of a teaching assistant3 helping out on e6cursions and day trips3 ith reading and riting. &ou ill !e a support and a positive influence for the young people. Witle2 Centre E(u&ation5C3il(ren Volunteer6 to help ith education visits to the Witley 4entre appro6imately one day a eek during the summer. NOR"H WES" S0RRE, C-INICA- COMMISSIONING GRO0P 5Woking3 West *lm!ridge3 9unnymede and Spelthorne Boroughs7 Pu$li& Representati!eA Working ith and listening to our local population and healthcare partners3 aiming to develop the follo ingA 4ommission !etter and more services locally 'mprove the #uality of care 'mprove access to the right treatment and service 'nvolve our local population in shaping the provision of services Achieve the sharing of information and learning ith partner organisations ithin the community ?ey Tasks 9epresent the vie s of the local population in respect of health provision Attend and actively contri!ute to <* meetings5typically #uarterly7 including preparation and reading of papers !eforehand Support the development of a net ork of local and pu!lic representatives to support ork streams and service revie s Ackno ledge a ide range of health needs and represent the interests of the ider population Attend and participate in ad hoc meetings ith the opportunity for involvement in other proFects NO S"RINGS BA MIN"ON RO-E 5W;?+B007 To elcome and register ne particiants3 ensure everyone is rotating and having an e#ual amount of game time3 demonstrate some ideas for each session to make them fun and different each eek and to provide any hints%tips here needed O- ER PEOP-ES 1OR0M WOKING C3airpersonA to take on a strategic role3 representing the vision and purpose of the Woking ;lder <eoples Dorum3 ensuring that the 5;<D47 management committee functions properly3 that there is full participation at meetings and that all relevant matters are discussed and that effective decisions are made and carried out. 1A'N (>T'*SA Take responsi!ility for managing the committee and the affairs of the clu! ;versee and guide all decisions taken !y the 5;<D47 committees 'n liaison ith and oversee the ork of the 5;<D47 officers 'n conFunction ith the secretary3 prepare and present the annual report $iaise ith the secretary on the Agenda for each meeting and approve the minutes !efore they are circulated Be completely familiar ith the constitution3 clu! rules3 committee procedures and the N:B rules and regulations $iaise ith the Treasurer to ensure that funds are spent properly and in the !est interests of the ;lder <eople=s Dorum Help to prepare and su!mit any statutory documents that are re#uired 5e.g. VAT3 grant aid reports7 'f una!le to attend any committee meeting3 a ritten report should !e sent to the meeting and the Vice 4hairman !riefed on the Agenda

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ONE IN 1O0R S0RRE, E!ent & Co##unit2 1un(raiser6 ;ne in Dour Surrey offers an e6citing opportunity for the right candidate of orking ithin a professional and caring environment. We are looking for a dynamic fundraiser ith passion for our cause3 e6cellent communication skills and a!ility to understand the resistance that may !e present hen approaching or discussing our ork. O0"-INE% ;utline is a ell esta!lished charity ith a long history of supporting les!ian3 gay3 !ise6ual and transgender people in Surrey that also operates the only youth group that is +//U run !y $:BT volunteers. Helpline !olunteers for Tuesday and Sunday evenings. availa!le. Dull training ill !e given. ;ther supporting roles are

ON1AM S3op Volunteers ;6fam re#uire volunteers to help out in their charity shop any day !et een -../-B../pm. &ou could ork on the till3 sort clothing3 steam clothes3 price and present stock sort3 recycle and price !ooks. 4reate shop displays and advertising. 9elia!le and self motivated. 't ould !e helpful if you are a!le to ork ithout supervision. &ou need to !e a people person3 to get on ith customers and the ide range of volunteers helping in the shop. PAINSHI-- PARK "R0S" <ainshill is a :rade + listed landscape of international importance. Wel&o#e "ea# >LM&ou ill !e the first point of contact for our annual ,03/// visitors3 greeting them ith a smile3 providing information and promoting our ork and 1em!ership. With responsi!ility for selling tickets and maps3 as ell as items from our gift shop3 you could also help us reach out into the community at events. Grotto Stewar( to sho visitors around our spectacular 4rystal :rotto3 !e responsi!le for opening up the :rotto at the !eginning of the day 5morning shift7 or closing it at the end of the day 5afternoon shift73 ensure that visitors travel safely through the :rotto 5lo light and uneven surfaces7 ithout damaging the fragile environment and reporting any maintenance issues to the (uty 1anager Wee4en( Maintenan&e Ran8er We need additional help at eekends to support our Visitor 4entre and Tearoom. &ou may !e re#uired to open or lock the Walled :arden3 pick up litter as re#uired. <erhaps there is a light !ul! that needs changing or the Tearoom may need an e6tra pair of hands. Training in !uggy driving and first aid provided. "earoo# Volunteer to provide a arm elcome and friendly3 efficient service to visitors3 serve tea3 coffee3 cakes and light refreshments3 assist to clear ta!les and assist ith other duties as agreed ith the Supervisor and to help to ensure that the Tearoom and outside eating area is clean3 tidy and attractive to visitors E(u&ation Volunteer )WOK><>>+6 ;ur !usy *ducation (epartment offers a ide range of indoor and outdoor activities to schools3 the general pu!lic3 and scouting and youth groups throughout the year. Ioin us in @/+@3 an historic year seeing the restoration of the 4rystal :rotto and reinstating of the Woollett Bridge. 9eporting to the *ducation ;fficer you ill !eA Welcome school groups3 !ro nie and scout groups to the <ark Help to supervise and run fun3 fle6i!le educational events - treasure hunts3 !ug hunts3 pond dipping and camp !uilding out in the <ark3 craft activities in our A!ercorn room3 dressing up in +Eth 4entury costume3 storytelling3 etc Assist ith organising education resources Help to decorate for special events such as 4hristmas and Hallo een Help ith our 4hristmas :rotto Ro&4$an( Volunteer - Heritage $ottery funding has ena!led <ainshill to set up a partnership programme called =9ock!and=. This proFect ill provide the opportunity to create and deliver educational activities e6ploring geological collections and features. PARKINSONS ISEASE SOCIE", )Wo4in8 & We2$ri(8e+ 1un(raiserA ho is a!le to increase the contri!utions of individuals and groups to <arkinsonGs !y !uilding relationships and e6ploring ne fundraising opportunities.

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PARKINSONAS 0K C3airperson@ The 4hairman needs to attend and chair every meeting3 approving the agenda and taking overall responsi!ility for the running of the !ranch. S%he needs to ensure that the governance and management of the Branch al ays accords ith Branch 9ules3 and to deal ith correspondence from the national and regional offices3 passing on or acting on relevant information3 as appropriate. This also involves preparatory and follo -up ork at home - several hours a eek. The chairman is also an important presence at the monthly social meetings for mem!ers. PEOP-EAS "HEA"RE COMPAN, 1un(raiser6 The <eople=s Theatre 4ompany is looking for a creative3 conscientious and diligent person to help us raise funds for our important ork in education and our high #uality nationally touring family theatre productions. The ideal volunteer ill have a passion for the arts and enFoy the thrill of supporting creative endeavour as ell as the multi-faceted challenges of identifying and applying for grants and other sources of revenue. Work is fle6i!le ith hours to suit and can !e carried out in our offices or from your o n home. Costu#e Ma4er6 The <eople=s Theatre 4ompany is looking for a friendly and capa!le person to help us develop and make costumes for our nationally touring adaptation of ;ld 1ac(onald Had a Darm. The ideal volunteers ill have a passion for clothes and costumes and enFoy !eing part of a production that caters for young families. There are three costumes to create. The first for our hero ;ld 1ac(onald himself. The second for his ally in this clever re-imaging of the original nursery rhyme - a 9ussian Scientist and the third for 1rs 1ac(onald. Work is fle6i!le ith hours to suit and can !e carried out in our offices or from your o n home. Mar4etin8 Mana8er an( Mar4etin8 AssistantO The <eople=s Theatre 4ompany is looking for t o friendly3 creative and enthusiastic people to help us promote our uni#ue !rand of high #uality family theatre as ell as our ongoing education programme. The ideal volunteers ill have a passion for theatre and enFoy developing promotional concepts and materials and talking to other like-minded people as ell as press and sponsors. Work is fle6i!le ith hours to suit and can !e carried out in our offices or from your o n home. Boo4 Keeper5A&&ountant%The <eople=s Theatre 4ompany is a registered charity that tours theatre across the >?. We are looking for a friendly3 organised and capa!le person to help ith our !ook keeping. Hours to suit - some at home - and lots of !enefits - particularly if you love the theatre PERENNIA- : GAR ENERSA RO,A- BENEVO-EN" SOCIE", E!ent A(#inistrator6 Volunteer *vent Administrator re#uired orking from home. The primary responsi!ility of the role is to provide administrative support for events !eing organised !y the 4harity in the South *ast of *ngland. 'nvolves telephone calls and letter riting. No travelling re#uired and you ill !e needed for up to @ days a eek. P,R1OR G0I ESC BROWNIES AN RAINBOWS Gui(e -ea(ers6 We are looking for ne leaders to help ith 9ain!o s 5aged 0-,73 Bro nies 5aged ,-+/7 or :uides 5aged +/-+B7 in <yrford. No e6perience re#uired - full training ill !e given. All you need is enthusiasm and a desire to get involved in organising and taking part in fun activities ith the girls. 1onday B - 0../ Bro nies Wednesday B - 0../ 9ain!o s Thursday B - 0../ Bro nies%2../ - E.// :uides. D0ES" GRO0P RI ING 1OR "HE ISAB-E

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R A Helper6 Volunteers assist ith leading ponies and horses for disa!led riders. Typically3 one volunteer leads the pony3 hilst @ side alkers are needed to assist the rider3 providing encouragement and helping them to do simple e6ercises. <revious e6perience ith horses is not re#uired as full training is provided. *6perience ith people is Fust as important. 'f you enFoy running and alking3 you could !e doing something vitally important hile you keep fit. *ach session is supervised !y a #ualified instructor. We have sessions si6 days a eek3 1onday to Saturday3 some in the afternoon and some in the evening. RAPE AN SEN0A- AB0SE S0PPOR" CEN"RE 1e#ale Helpline Volunteer6 To listen to callers ho have suffered rape and or se6ual a!use in Surrey or surrounding areas. As ell as supporting the friends3 family and partners ho are caring for the survivor. To mainly listen3 !ut to offer advice if re#uested or signpost to other places. &ou ill ork from :uildford in the evenings ,../--../pm 1un(raisin8 E!ents Helpers6 To help !ehind the scenes leading up to on the day of an event. $ocations and times ill vary depending on the time of the year and volunteers availa!ility. Availa!ility agreed !y mutual agreement !y the volunteer and 1anagement 4o-ordinator. *6amples of fundraising events in the past areA Sponsored Walk3 4harity :liding (ay3 Winter Dair3 $adies <amper *vening and Balloon 9ace. Duture suggestions are sponsored cycle3 golf days3 ine tasting3 cheese 8 ine3 #ui" nights3 raffles3 BBR etc. RAPt : REHABI-I"A"ION O1 A IC"E PRISONERS "R0S" 9A<t is the >?=s leading provider of prison-!ased addiction treatment programmes3 and also offers a range of services in the community that aim to move drug-using offenders a ay from a life of addiction and crime. Re3a$ilitation Meet an( Greet Volunteer 5W;?+.B+7A to meet 9A<t client on their release from prison at the prison gate and accompany them to their release destination hich may !e appointment5s7 ith pro!ation3 housing offices3 their home3 residential reha!ilitation The role may involve long travelling time depending on the clientGs release destination and may involve overnight stay in pre-!ooked hotels from time to time. The role does not involve a regular eekly commitment as volunteers are contacted according to the needs of our clients in their area. Volunteers are supported via phone contact throughout their volunteering duties and are e6pected to communicate at regular interval ith a named person throughout the day RASASC )Se*ual Violen&e A(!isors+ "rustee % The trustees are responsi!le for providing governance3 strategic planning and development of the charity and ensuring that good%!est practice is applied in the delivery of its services. 4ommitment - Attend monthly meetings3 ,pm - -pm every .rd Tuesday every month 5e6c. Aug7 RE-A"E WES" S0RRE, 9elate West Surrey offers relationship counselling support to individuals3 couples3 families and young persons 5age ++-@07. ire&tor5"rustee positions are voluntary. 'n addition to the statutory duties of trustees as defined !y the 4harity 4ommission3 responsi!ilities ill includeA Working as mem!ers of the Board to develop the strategies hich the charity needs to !e successful in difficult economic times. (eveloping step-!y-step plans that ill ena!le these strategies to ork in practice. Helping the small management team !y playing an active part in putting the plans into effect. This could mean leading a proFect team3 finding sources of funding or sponsorship3 dealing ith outside suppliers3 and specialists3 organising events3 or providing training and advice. (ynamic and creative individuals ith good leadership skills3 a!le to take an overvie and to drive through necessary changes. A!ility to encourage and foster team spirit. Willingness to take personal responsi!ility for getting things done. 'n addition3 e6perience in one or more of the follo ing areas ould !e particularly useful though not essentialA <u!lic relations >se of ne media

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Business development 5particularly for a professional service firm7 Dundraising Systems implementation 5e.g. for #uality assurance7 $egal practice "reasurer The TreasurerGs responsi!ility is to provide financial information and advice to the *6ecutive and the 4entre 1anager of 9WS. The main duties includeA Assist in the preparation of the Business <lan. <repare an annual Budget. <repare monthly 1anagement Accounts. <repare the monthly Activity 9eport. <repare the Annual Accounts. Advise on !anking arrangements. Advise on the 4ompanyGs 9eserves <olicy. 1aintain the integrity of the Accounting System. *nsure that financial policies and procedures are maintained. S3op Assistants6 4ome and ork in a ne ly refitted charity shop in 4entral Woking. No t o days ill !e the same3 you ill !e selling3 chatting to customers3 helping generally and dealing ith donations. Colle&tion ri!er % We re#uire a driver to collect donations for a local charity shop. 4ollections ill !e !ooked in advance at a time to suit !oth you and the donor. 't is anticipated this ill only !e a small time commitment to start ith. REMAP 9emap design and make e#uipment for disa!led people in order to solve some of their practical issues hich they cannot solve through retail purchased e#uipment. I, an( Pra&ti&al E'uip#ent esi8ner6 'f you have any !asic ('&3 crafts person or ood ork skills than perhaps you could help design and make practical e#uipment to address the pro!lems faced !y many disa!led people for hom no commercial product is availa!le. Volunteers ork from home either on a regular !asis or for a fe hours each month. All volunteers are attached to a local panel ho regularly meet here cases are presented3 and appropriate mem!er volunteers are asked to discuss ith the client ho their pro!lem may !e overcome. &ou ill then design and manufacture a suita!le aid. Support is al ays availa!le from other panel mem!ers. The Surrey panel meets at Bookham Village hall every 2 eeks in the evening. E'uip#ent esi8ner6 'f you have any electrical3 electronic or mechanical engineering skills then perhaps you could help design and make practical e#uipment to address the pro!lems faced !y many disa!led people for hom no commercial product is availa!le. &ou ill meet ith clients and discuss ho their pro!lem may !e overcome. Work ill !e carried out from home. O&&upational t3erapists are needed to support 9emap visiting disa!led clients in their o n homes. &ou ill need to advise and liaise ith other volunteers on practical solutions for disa!led people. The role can !e on a regular !asis or for a fe hours each month. All volunteers are attached to a local panel ho meet regularly to discuss cases and e6change ideas. RO,A- NA"IONA- INS"I"0"E O1 B-IN PEOP-E C3arit2 Bo* Colle&tor 9Soot29 )1un(raisin8+ *nsuring money donated !y the pu!lic into the iconic Sooty !o6es is collected on a regular !asis from local shops3 pu!s and leisure centres. Colle&tors Street an( Store )1un(raisin8+A Be part of our team of volunteers collecting regularly at local supermarkets and shopping centres throughout the year. Ke2 Ca#pai8ner : 1ake a difference !y taking actions to change national and local issues affecting !lind and partially sighted people. (id you realise that !y riting a letter3 sending an email or meeting a local politician you can change the orld) By !eing a key campaigner ith 9N'B you can make a !ig difference ithout necessarily leaving your home. Pu$li& Spea4er % Be our am!assadorH 1ake a difference in your local community !y talking to a variety of audiences. By raising a areness of our services and products you are helping us re!uild the lives of !lind and partially people RO,A- NA"IONA- -I1EBOA" INS"I"0"ION % Wo4in8 Bran&3

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1rien( of t3e RN-I6 A =Driend= is someone ho is illing to do more than collect !ut does not ant the formal responsi!ility of !eing on the 4ommittee. The amount of time a =Driend= is illing to make availa!le is entirely fle6i!le and at his%her choice. =Driends are illing to undertake that fits their particular skills and talents and can vary from cooking3 preparing and serving food to selling raffle tickets3 moving furniture3 selling ine3 helping in some ay ith collections and fundraising events. Caterin8 Spe&ialist6 The Woking !ranch of 9N$' is planning to !ecome increasingly involved in organising fundraising events that includes the need to provide meals for the guests. To do this the !ranch needs a catering specialist to head up a team of helpers in cooking3 preparing and serving food. Colle&tors prepared to stand ith a 9N$' !ucket3 sealed and la!elled in a To n 4entre or outside a supermarket. We ask our collectors to collect for an hour3 t o or three times a year. Sponsors3ip Se&retar26 The 9N$' is planning to develop ne fundraising events here the venue costs and attendance costs are such that sponsorship is re#uired to make the necessary profit. He%she ould !e re#uired to endeavour to gain sponsorship for such events and contri!ute in the development and running of more interesting and attractive events. Colle&tions Or8aniser6 The 4ollections ;rganiser is a planner and progress chaser as ell as carrying out an appropriate role him%herself and is assigned a team to carry out critical parts of the event. He%she takes responsi!ility for a hole collection relieving the 4hairman of this task. E!ents Or8aniser6 The task is multi-facetted in that each event has different re#uirements hich have to !e itemised3 the appropriate helpers identified and checked for each of the different re#uirements. RO,A- S0RRE, CO0N", HOSPI"A- NHS "R0S" "rolle2 !olunteers re#uired to take toiletries and confectionary items around the ards to ena!le patients3 visitors and staff to !uy. Working in pairs the trolleys at present visit the ards morning and afternoon 1onday to Driday 54ould soon !e e6tended to eekends7. Travelling e6penses paid and meal voucher to ards lunch if orking !oth morning and afternoon. Volunteers must !e over +2 years of age. War( Volunteers responsi!le to the Sister on Ward. (uties ould include listening to and chatting ith patients3 reading and riting letters for patients3 stocking trolleys3 collecting prescriptions from <harmacy3 making drinks as re#uested !y staff3 looking after plants%flo ers in the ard3 assisting ith clerical duties and tidying tops of lockers and !edside ta!les. Volunteers must !e over +2 years of age. Han( Care Volunteer to Foin the Hand 4are team at St $ukeGs giving therapeutic hand massage and human contact to patients. Training is given. Thursday <1 5other afternoons !y arrangement7. 1ust !e over +2 years of age. A(#inistration % Cleri&al Support Volunteer needed at St $ukeGs 4ancer 4entre to support the ard clinic and admin teams. (uties ill include filing3 mailing photocopying and general office support. Dle6i!le hours. Volunteers must !e over +2 years of age. Clini& Volunteer needed at St $ukeGs 4ancer 4entre. &ou ill support patients !y talking and sitting ith them and accompanying them to other departmentsJ and assisting staff ith delivering and collecting. 1onday C Driday -../ - +pm 8 +../ - Bpm. Volunteers must !e over +2 years of age. Pantr2 AssistantA Working in pairs3 volunteers serve !everages3 rapped food3 confectionery etc. to patients aiting for appointments and treatment in the 4ancer 4entre. St. $ukeGs 4ancer 4entre is a friendly modern area and the pantry has Fust undergone a complete refur!ishment. There is currently a vacancy for alternate Driday morningsJ e are also looking for volunteers ho are illing to cover holidays and occasional sickness. 1ust !e over +2 years of age. Patient E*perien&e Volunteer - As a <atient *6perience Volunteer your role ill !e specifically focused on gathering patients= feed!ackJ it is not to provide patient care. Specifically3 this involves helping us to conduct an electronic patient feed!ack survey to ena!le us to improve the ays that patients can share their vie s on our services ith us. 1ust !e over +2 years of age. R0NN,ME E RASCA-S CRICKE" C-0B

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This clu! is for young people !et een the ages of E-+Eyrs ho have a physical and%or mild learning disa!ility. Cri&4et Coa&3in8 assistant needed to ork ith the clu!Gs coaches in developing cricket skills. *ach session starts ith a variety of drills and then a mini game. Di6tures are also arranged. Sundays @ - Bpm.

SA-VA"ION ARM, HorsellC Wo4in8 S3op Volunteer Volunteers needed to help ith the various aspects of shop ork3 including sorting of donated goods3 pricing and till ork. 'f you have an eye for fashion or indo dressing3 or Fust like having a chat - this could !e Fust the thing for youH SAMARI"ANS : NOR"H WES" S0RRE, -istenin8 Volunteer ith Samaritans means !eing part of a team of around +// volunteers ho give up a fe hours each eek to provide emotional support to anyone ho is e6periencing feelings of distress or despair3 including those that may lead to suicide. Dull training and on-going support is provided. Some volunteers also respond to emails from people ho prefer to use that form of contact. A commitment of one duty a eek is re#uired3 of around .-B hours and one night duty 5to Bam7 once a month on average. Dundraising and social events take place on a regular !asis. Please note all !olunteers are e*pe&te( to ta4e t3eir turn at ni83t (uties@ Support role6 'nstead of listening and supporting callers3 there are various support roles here volunteers can give as much or as little time as they have spare to help ith any of the follo ing activitiesA 9ecruitment Dinances Dundraising <u!licity ;ffice admin SAMBER % RI ING 1OR "HE ISAB-E Ri(in8 -esson Volunteers re#uired from -../-+@../ pm every Tuesday 5term time only7 in 4ho!ham to help disa!led children ith riding lessons. Volunteers should !e reasona!ly fit and comforta!le ith ponies and disa!led children. SCHOO- GOVERNERS ONE%S"OP SHOP S4H;;$ :;V*9N;9S= ;N*-ST;< SH;< 5location dependant on here volunteer placed7 Today=s Schools are increasingly independent3 placing heavier responsi!ility on the governing !ody for !udgeting3 standard-setting and strategic decision making. The :overnor=s role is to !e a Qcritical friendQ to the Head Teacher3 helping ith overall management. 1eetings are usually held in the evenings and only during term time. SCOPE SHOP WES" B,1-EE" Sto&4 Generation Volunteer to think of ne ays to generate stock to sell in Shops and to support the :reat (onate scheme as part of this process. To assist shop management in the promotion and implementation of :reat (onate events. Mer&3an(isin8 Volunteer to generate income !y creating appealing and in-store displays. To select and co-ordinate donated items to produce themed displays. Sto&4 Preparation Volunteer to sort donations3 prepare stock for sale in the Shop and price garments to generate ma6imum income. SEA CA E"S WOKING ;ur organisation is a charity that trains and prepares youngsters for life in the orkplace3 through team ork and leadership skills. We ill !e moving to a purpose !uilt !uilding on :olds orth $ake in t o years time and this opens up many e6citing opportunities.

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Instru&tors needed to help teach young people 5+@-+E7 the ethos of the Sea 4adets including adventure !ased activities3 sailing and military skills. &ou ill have the chance to go on courses to enhance your kno ledge of out ard !ounds skills as ell as !eing a!le to ork to ards relevant #ualifications. ;ther activities to get involved in includeA first aid3 canoeing and !and practice. 1onday and Thursday evenings ith occasional eekends. Co##ittee Me#$ers needed ho can give time to Foin our !uilding management committee. No particular skills are re#uired !ut e ill need some people ith Secretarial3 Accountancy3 Building fitting out3 &outh :roup and H9 e6perience or skills. We are forming a Building committee to oversee the !uild and finished fitting of our ne !uilding and then to oversee the management of our modern *co friendly !uilding. Buil(in8 Mana8er % We are seeking an enthusiastic person3 ith a !ackground in !uilding services3 ho can take on the running of our !rand ne *4;-friendly HR on :olds orth <ark $ake. SECAM CARE )Sout3 East & Central Wo4in8 plus Ma2$ur2+ ri!ersA helping ith transport for medical appointments3 shopping3 home visits3 small odd Fo!s and other tasks for young and old living in the area. A current clean driving licence is re#uired. Hours and days are fle6i!le and e6penses ill !e paid. Volunteers are 49B checked. SEN 1AMI-, -INK Send Damily $ink is a registered charity providing support and services for families visiting omen in custody at H1< Send3 ith a particular focus on children ith a mother in prison. Visitors Centre VolunteerA S*N( DA1'$& $'N? re#uires volunteers to serve light refreshments to visitors in the Visitors= 4entre. To support Visitors= 4entre staff in !ooking in visitors3 help provide information for visitors. Help run ta!le top sales in the Visitors= 4entre. Thursday3 Saturday and Sunday afternoons3 +@../ - @../pm E!ents Co##unit2 "ea# Me#$erA To set up and run small stalls at community events or at the Visitors= 4entre e.g. craft stall. Working ith the Volunteer 4oordinator to raise a areness of the ork of Send Damily $ink !y attending local events and delivering talks. $ocating different community events for Send Damily $ink to have a stall at and design display materials for promotion purposes at local community events. With a team of people3 creating a range of community fundraising ideas e.g. raffles3 #ui"3 craft fair3 ta!le top sales3 children=s lucky dip. Sourcing raffle pri"es as items for ta!le top sales. Pla2 Wor4er needed to facilitate play and craft activities for children of all ages in the Visits Hall at H1< Send3 a omen=s prison. Saturday 8 Sunday @ - Bpm. Gar(ener needed to help maintain Send Damily $ink=s small garden at the VisitorsG 4entre outside H1< Send3 to include mo ing grass3 eeding3 pruning. Damilies visiting the prison often travel a long distance and it helps if the garden is tidy and safe for children to play !efore going inside for their @ hour visit. SERV Surre2 Pro#otions Offi&er - S*9V is a volunteer night-time service that makes emergency deliveries to hospitals of !lood3 samples and other urgently needed items across Surrey free of charge. We need someone ho can spare E C +/ hours a month during the day !ooking and arranging our promotional events for us. We do all sorts of fundraisers and social events3 ith the occasional *aster *gg%Toy 9un for children in hospital. 1eet ne people3 ork the hours that suit you3 and have some fun doing it tooH &ou need to !e capa!le ith 1icrosoft Word3 *6cel3 and have some e! e6perience3 ith your o n transport hen needed to visit ne sites. 9easona!le out-of-pocket e6penses ill !e paid. Assistant to 1un(raiser6 S*9V Surrey has am!itious plans to e6pand and e#uip itself !etter to help hospitals and those in need throughout Surrey. &ou ould !e orking ith the fundraiser3 and other mem!ers of the Surrey team3 in a ne position specifically created to help us gro our emergency support service across Surrey. &our ork ill help us find those ho could support us ith donations3 materials or sponsorship3 so you need to !e a creative person interested in locating opportunities for long term funding and % or significant grant % aid a ards. Work ill involve researching opportunities in trusts3 grant making charities3 and alternative sources of funding such as government or corporate sponsorship. C3arit2 Relations Mana8er6 Working ith mem!ers of the S*9V team3 this is a ne position to strengthen our emergency support service across the region. We ant you to

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develop e6isting relationships ith our charita!le supporters3 and3 ith the help of our researcher3 locate ne charita!le !odies3 clu!s3 societies and philanthropic organisations ho have an interest in social responsi!ility3 introducing S*9V to e6plain hat e do3 and seek out support opportunities for us. (eveloping regular contact ith our supporters !y phone3 email etc. this ill suit an enthusiastic outgoing person ho is keen to make and meet ne people and develop a relationship ith ne supporters. Corporate Relations Mana8er6 We ant you to find3 ith the help of our researcher3 !usiness and government authorities ho have an interest in social responsi!ility3 introducing S*9V to e6plain hat e do and seek out support opportunities for us. (eveloping regular contact ith our supporters !y phone3 email etc. this ill suit an enthusiastic outgoing person ho is keen to make and meet ne people and develop a relationship ith ne supporters. @ day per month commitment E!ents Or8aniserA &ou ill help research 8 identify pu!lic events and venues suita!le for S*9V to attend. (ealing ith the event organisers3 !ooking venues3 arranging and coordinating people3 the display e#uipment3 and liaising ith the local S*9V groups. This is a varied Fo! ith lots of opportunities for your initiative. &ou ill !e involved from first contact and start to finish ith events. @ days per month commitment Operations Mana8er6 &ou ill !e helping local S*9V groups ith their day-to-day pro!lems3 and implementing ne proFects e have planned to improve the ay e do things. &ou ill also !e responsi!le for managing some purchasing and arranging distri!ution of e#uipment used !y our groups3 such as safety ear and marketing materials. S*9V also has some discount schemes for mem!ers and you ould !e acting as point of contact for suppliers.@ day commitment per month Resear&3er6 &ou ill !e researching 8 identifying >? 8 *> :overnment and private grant making sources3 relevant to our needs. With your research skills you ill locate charita!le trusts and private donor organisations for us3 and ill !e revie ing and assisting ith grant application documentation. @ day per month commitment E%Me(ia Mana8er &ou ill !e liaising ith our local groups for day-to-day ne s stories3 researching 8 identifying potential media channels for us to use. <osting press 8 <9 information on our e!site3 Dace!ook page3 email ne sletter etc. and to keep our supporters up to date ith S*9V. 4ommitment of @ days per month Press an( PR Mana8er6 &ou ill !e liaising ith our local groups for day-to-day ne s stories3 researching 8 identifying potential media channels for us to use. 4reating relationships ith editors and pu!lishers to encourage the posting of our information in their pu!lications. SHOO"ING S"AR % CHASE A(#inistration Assistant 5W;?+.0+7A to assist the 4hallenge *vent Team in a variety of administrative tasks. (uties and ?ey 9esponsi!ilities 4reate thank you letters and certificates for event participants. <repare and distri!ute fundraising packs and t-shirts%vests for event participants. Assist in updating records on the data!ase3 Iustgiving and Virgin 1oney 9esearch ne organisations and service providers to help promote and service our events. <repare promotional materials and e#uipment for challenge event fundraisers to collect. SHOPMOBI-I", )Wo4in8+ S3oppin8 Co#panions5Pus3ers needed to accompany electric heelchair users on their shopping trips around the to n centre. E!ent51un(raisin8 Volunteers. 'nnovative volunteers ho are a!le to help out ith Shopmo!ility=s fundraising. We run various event and street collections throughout the year and need your help. SKI--WA, Craftsperson 5W;?,+-7A Volunteering ith and alongside +B to +2 year olds3 in small groups3 ith the support of another craftsman in orkshops to encourage and pass on their skills 5 ood%metal ork7.

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SO0"H WOKING % HE-P A" HAN This :ood Neigh!our scheme offers a helping hand to anyone3 young or old3 living in the ?ingfield3 Westfield and ;ld Woking areas ho find everyday tasks difficult. Helpline Volunteer 5W;?+/-07A to ans er the mo!ile phone !et een +/.// am and +@.// noon3 one day a month. Training and e6penses are provided. ri!er 5W;?..-7 South Woking - Help at Hand is a good neigh!our scheme looking for volunteers to help ith transport for medical appointments3 shopping3 home visits3 small odd Fo!s and other tasks for young and old living in the area. ; n car re#uired and a current clean driving licence is re#uired. Hours and days are fle6i!le and e6penses ill !e paid. Ne volunteers are 49B checked. SO0"HERN A IC"IONS A VISOR, SERVICE 1un(raiser6 9esponsi!le for raising income from charita!le trusts3 foundations3 maFor donors and grant giving !odies. SSA1A )Sol(iersC SailorsC Air#en & 1a#ilies Asso& : 1or&es Help SSADA helps people ith an Armed Dorces connection !y visiting and recording their needs3 then taking action to help them solve their pro!lems. Casewor4er5Volunteers to help serving and e6-servicemen% omen and their dependents in times of need. They may !e retired3 some disa!led and some are lonely. They need help to remain independent3 mo!ile and socially included. &ou ill !e visiting them in their o n homes3 esta!lishing their eligi!ility3 needs and helping to meet those needs !y contacting statutory !odies and local%national charities. Io! satisfaction is very high and content varies from case to case. S" .OHN AMB0-ANCE ,out3 -ea(er5Assistant -ea(ers % An e6citing opportunity to ork as part of a team as either a leader or assistant leader in one of St Iohn Am!ulance Badger Setts. Badgers are the youngest mem!ers of St Iohn Am!ulance3 aged 0 to +/ years old. The entire program is easy to run and fun S" .OHNAS CARE St. IohnGs 4are is a good neigh!our scheme helping those in the community ho find difficulty ith everyday tasks or ho have no transport of their o n and here3 for one reason or another3 pu!lic transport and ta6is are not an option ri!ers 5W;?.B+7 to help ith transport for medical appointments3 shopping3 home visits3 small odd Fo!s and other tasks for young and old living in the area. A current clean driving licence is re#uired. Hours and days are fle6i!le and e6penses ill !e paid. Volunteers are 49B checked. St Iohn school ill provide the technical supervision. S"@ .OHNAS VI--AGE MEMORIA- HA-- ASSOCIA"ION eput2 C3air#an )WOK><=H+6 'nitially this opportunity is to volunteer alongside the e6isting chairman in an organisation hich is having a ne village hall !uilt3 due to open in early summer @/+.. The role is to help develop the ne !uilding as the social hu! for the Hook Heath3 St Iohn=s3 Hermitage 8 'nkerman estate area and to do it at a profit. ?ey Skills Basic 4omputer Skills A!ility to run meetings 1anagement e6perience Basic kno ledge of accounts $ocal resident S" MAR,AS CEN"RE rop in Centre Assistant needed in the 4entre during the mornings. (uties to include meet and greet customers3 selling teas3 coffees3 snacks and lunches3 serving lunches3 clearing a ay and ashing up.

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Re&eptionist5Cas3ier needed in the 4entre during the mornings. (uties to include ans ering telephone3 greeting mem!ers of the pu!lic3 filling in lunch orders3 selling lunches3 transport tickets3 garden !ags etc. Pianist % We cater for a varied age group in the 4ommunity 4entre and ould like a pianist to play !ackground music during the lunch period.

S" PE"ERAS HOME & SIS"ERHOO "rustee 5W;?++0,7A St <eter=s Home 8 Sisterhood is an Anglican charity in Woking3 hich includes St 4olum!a=s retreat and conference centre. Trustees are re#uired to Foin the 4ouncil hich manages the charity. There are B-E morning meetings per year. Trustees are unpaid !ut e6penses reim!ursed. S"RO--ERS rop%in &entre Volunteer6 Strollers are supported !y Woking Borough 4ouncil and can !e found in the :eneration 4entre !ehind St. Andre s church in :olds orth <ark. Strollers is in the heart of :olds orth <ark close to the shops and health centre and is popular ith shoppers and local retired people ho go to meet and make friends3 chat and have a drink or a snack. Strollers is open to all retired and disa!led people and also offers a small lending li!rary3 provides knitting ool3 organises outings and luncheon 4lu! Openin8 "i#es 1on -../am to +../pm Tues3 Wed3 Thu3 Dri -../am to @.B0pm S0RE S"AR" WOKING Ba$2 Caf7 Volunteer :% Volunteer needed to help ith the refreshments at the Ba!y 4afV on 1ondays and at the &oung <arents :roup on Dridays. The aim is to provide a rela6ed3 friendly atmosphere for the parents3 carers and children attending the centre. S0RRE, APPROPRIA"E A 0-" VO-0N"EER SCHEME A(!o&ate for "3ose wit3 -earnin8 isa$ilities6 Appropriate adults needed to support vulnera!le people hilst they are held in police custody3 in accordance ith <olice and 4riminal *vidence Act codes of practice. (ue to the nature of the ork this role ould suit people over @. prefera!ly over ./. Willing to undergo training and capa!le of giving advice and guidance. S0RRE, ASSOCIA"ION 1OR VIS0A- IMPAIRMEN" )SAVI+ Surrey Association for Visual 'mpairment is here to help anyone in Surrey3 hose eyesight has !ecome a cause for concern3 hether they are registered as having a visual impairment or not. Ho#e Visitor to !efriend and share interests ith a visually impaired person referred !y SAV'A 5This is not a domestic or personal care role.7 Helping the person ith correspondence and if desired accompany on alks. :enerally ena!ling the visually impaired person to have involvement and kno ledge of the community and !eing an essential link !et een the person and support from the 4harity. ri!er needed to assist visually impaired people from their homes3 into the driverGs car and take them to local clu!s or classes and !ack. ri!er 5IC" Volunteer - To assist visually impaired people from their homes3 into the driver=s car and take them to communication class at local venue to SAV' at 9ent ood3 $eatherhead to assist ith their '4T training and to !ring them !ack to their home. Re3a$ilitation Ser!i&es Volunteer6 The role can include any of the follo ingJ (eliver e#uipment3 set up and demonstrate use e.g. lamps3 radios3 cassette players3 TV magnascreens3 !ig !utton telephones3 4ollect e#uipment e.g. a!ove3 type riters3 !raillers3 talking !ook machines3 Assist ith simple admin tasks in the office e.g. sending fa6es3 photocopying3 gathering information3 tidying stock of Braille and 1oon !ooks3 cleaning e#uipment such as type riters. Colle&tion Bo* Coor(inator - urgently re#uired in the Woking area. We are looking for outgoing and proactive people ith a good kno ledge of their local community to help us raise money and a areness.

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What ill ' !e doing) 9ecruiting shops and offices to host our collecting !o6es in your local area <lacing and emptying a minimum of +/ collecting go!lets in your local community <lacing occasional promotional material en route on community notice !oards etc Coor(inator for Spea4ers Group - To co-ordinate and organise talks for mem!ers of the SAV' speakers group3 liaising ith organisations and speakers to ensure the effective running of the proFect. Pu$li& Spea4er - To give talks and presentations to local organisations and groups a!out the ork of the Surrey Association for Visual 'mpairment. A(#inistratorC Co##unit2 Ser!i&es "ea# - To provide general office%administrative support to the 4ommunity Services Team in $eatherhead as necessary3 including photocopying3 typing and printing documents3 assisting ith mailings and other ad hoc tasks. E'uip#ent (eli!er2 !olunteer - ;ne-off visits to vision impaired persons= homes to deliver !ulky or e6pensive e#uipment. The e#uipment may need a minimal amount of setting up in the person=s home3 e.g. phones ith memory dialling3 or talking !ook tape recorders etc. IC" Volunteer - To assist visually impaired people in their homes3 and%or at one of our 4ommunications 4lasses locally ith '4T Training. Class Assistant - To assist the 4ommunication 4lass facilitator at a local venue to provide a conducive environment here a small group of visually impaired people can practise touch typing3 Braille and 1oon skills and support each other. No previous e6perience of these techni#ues is necessary. The !asic support re#uired is reading3 guiding people in the venue3 assist ith making tea and coffee%arranging chairs and small ta!les. 5This is not a domestic or personal care role7. -ow Vision Ser!i&es Volunteer C The role ill ena!le visually impaired 5V'7 people to make the !est possi!le use of the reading aids%magnifiers purchased from SAV' and *ye 4linics and ill includeA Visiting 5V'7 people in their homesJ Helping 5V'7 people to read more effectivelyJ Supporting SAV' staff in delivering $o Vision services P3one 1rien( C To !efriend one or more visually impaired people in Surrey through regular telephone contact from the volunteer=s o n home using o n phone. Offi&e Support for E2e Clini& -iaison Offi&er - To provide general office%administrative support to the *4$; as necessary3 including photocopying3 audio typing and printing documents3 assisting ith mailings3 making appointments and other ad hoc tasks. 9eporting to SAV' on outcomes and issues E&&entri& Viewin8 % To support *ye 4linic $iaison ;fficer !y visiting clients to ensure they gain the full !enefit from reading aids. Time commitment of up to one day a eek. Training provided in Detcham3 $eatherhead. Ne6t training course Ianuary @/+.. Need to !e a!le to travel in local area and communicate effectively. *6penses paid. S0RRE, CARE "R0S" S"EPS Voluntar2 -earnin8 Support Wor4er - $ocated at Woking $earning 4entre3 2 ayside 4ourt3 Woking3 Surrey this role is to support an e6isting team in the delivery of structured programmes of personal and social education to small groups of challenging young people. The role ould !eA To support the delivery of training sessions to an appropriate level. To support group ork and individual training packages to a small group of young people. To assist each young person to develop a portfolio of ork in the conte6t of their <ersonal (evelopment <lan. To support monitoring and recording of training delivery as re#uired. To ensure all ork is delivered and evaluated in accordance ith the programme=s *#ual ;pportunities policy. To attend occasional team meetings as agreed. To attend formal supervision every term. 1entors ill support +B to +2 year-olds in Woking. This ork is part of a ider &outh 4onsortium proFect orking ith hard-to-reach young people ho are at risk of !ecoming hat is officially kno n as N**T 5not in *ducation3 *mployment or Training7. 'f you !ecome a mentor3 you ould typically see a young person for half an hour once a eek or once a fortnight. 1entoring is not a!out !eing constantly on call. We ouldnGt e6pect you to take on more than one mentee at a time3 unless you ant to make a !igger time commitment. "rainin8 Support Offi&er - This is a Ksupporting peopleG role3 the ork takes place on a canal !oat3 conducting environmental ork3 ho ever3 other volunteers manage the !oat and

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environmental training can !e provided if needed3 no !oating or environmental skills are needed to apply for this role3 though a illingness to ork in this environment is essential. Volunteers are asked to volunteer the same day of the eek3 a minimum of one day per four eeks is re#uested3 though the same day each eek ould !e ideal. The role involves supporting small groups of up to four environmental volunteers as they carry out practical environmental ork and then helping them to provide the documentary evidence 5 ritten3 photographic and audio7 of their understanding and progress. The environmental volunteers on S ing!ridge @ carry out essential conservation ork along the 9iver Wey3 Basingstoke 4anal and the Thames. The environmental volunteers are mostly from disadvantaged !ackgrounds3 ith poor education3 learning difficulties3 homelessness3 addiction3 !eing an offender or e6-offender3 or long term unemployed. &oung people 5+B-+-7 from the TrustGs o n ST*<S programmes also !enefit from training on S ing!ridge@. All have the potential to progress and develop their skills3 there!y improving their life chances. En!iron#ental Volunteer - This is a Ksupporting peopleG role3 the ork takes place on a canal !oat3 conducting environmental ork3 ho ever3 other volunteers manage the !oat and environmental training can !e provided if needed3 no !oating or environmental skills are needed to apply for this role3 though a illingness to ork in this environment is essential. Volunteers are asked to volunteer the same day of the eek3 a minimum of one day per four eeks is re#uested3 though the same day each eek ould !e ideal. The role involves supporting small groups of up to four environmental volunteers as they carry out practical environmental ork and then helping them to provide the documentary evidence 5 ritten3 photographic and audio7 of their understanding and progress. The environmental volunteers on S ing!ridge @ carry out essential conservation ork along the 9iver Wey3 Basingstoke 4anal and the Thames. The environmental volunteers are mostly from disadvantaged !ackgrounds3 ith poor education3 learning difficulties3 homelessness3 addiction3 !eing an offender or e6-offender3 or long term unemployed. &oung people 5+B-+-7 from the TrustGs o n ST*<S programmes also !enefit from training on S ing!ridge@. All have the potential to progress and develop their skills3 there!y improving their life chances. Both programmes run on the !oat aim to !uild confidence3 encourage communication and team ork3 improve literacy and deliver accredited #ualifications hilst offering valua!le training in environmental skills. The environmental training is accredited !y the ;pen 4ollege Net ork for topics in outdoor maintenance and for those ith aptitude and interestJ nationally recognised #ualifications in !oating skills are also availa!le on !oard through the National 4ommunity Boats Association. -earnin8 Support Assistant Coo4 - We are looking for volunteers ho can help support the young people at our $earning 4entre3 learn the necessary cooking skills to ena!le them to cook their daily lunch. The $earning 4entre is open 0 days per eek3 if you can help on one regular day each eek or more e ould like to hear from you. -earnin8 Support Assistant -itera&2 an( Nu#era&2. We are looking for $earning Support volunteers ho can help support the young people at our $earning 4entre on a one to one !asis teaching $iteracy and Numeracy. We are open five days a eek and e ould !e pleased to hear from anyone ho can help on one regular day each eek or more.

Surre2 isa$le( PeopleAs Partners3ip CitiBen A(!o&a&2 % To provide independent free and confidential 4iti"en Advocacy to disa!led adults ithin the administrative 4ounty of Surrey. To support the Advocacy Service as a holeJ in particular orking in support of the <rofessional Advocacy Service !y assisting clients ith non-urgent and longer term issues Advocate on !ehalf of disa!led people

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4ommunicate ith clients regularly !y the most appropriate means 4reate a relationship ith the client here he%she ill feel a!le to discuss their pro!lems in confidence ith you Act on !ehalf of clients3 follo ing their instructions3 ensuring they are consistent ith good practice and the la 1aintain secure records and data of clientGs details in accordance ith data protection and S(<<Gs 4onfidentiality <olicy <rovide monitoring information relating to ork undertaken ith clients3 including hours spent and actions taken Attend regular K;ne to ;neG sessions ith the Volunteer 4oordinator Attend Advocacy 1eetings and accept any relevant training henever possi!le *sta!lish hat your client is hoping to achieve3 and revie options if this goal is not achieva!le 'f necessary3 re#uest permission from the client to discuss matters ith other relevant people involved ith them Dormulate an action plan%advocacy agreement ith the client Take hatever appropriate action is necessary to achieve the goal3 keeping the client informed at each stage. $iaise ith other agenciesJ statutory3 voluntary and independent3 as necessary 4ontact the Volunteer 4oordinator hen guidance is re#uired. (o not disclose o n personal details to clients 5home address%tel no7 'f appointments ith clients can only !e arranged during eekends or evenings3 please ensure S(<<Gs $one Working <olicy is adhered to. S0RRE, O-PHINS Swi# AssistantA Surrey (olphins is an assisted s im charity offering 9unnymede and Woking adults ith restricted mo!ility the opportunity to s im and e6ercise in a safe and friendly environment. We need a fit and strong volunteer to assist ith pushing heelchairs in and out of the pool and helping mem!ers to transfer from our aterproof chairs !ack into their o n heelchair and of course assisting mem!ers in the ater during the s imming session. Tuesday 8 Thursday mornings3 during term time. S0RRE, R0G & A-COHO- CARE C3air#an 5W;?-0,7A Surrey (rug 8 Alcohol 4are 5S(A47 receives its funding from Surrey (rug and Alcohol Action Team 5(AAT7. 't is managed !y a 4hairman3 Vice 4hair3 Treasurer and the 4ommittee. There is one paid position in the charity a co-ordinator and referrals manager. We are seeking a professional ith e6perience of chairing meetings3 understanding funding and finance issues. *6perience although not essential ithin the drug and alcohol sector ould !e advantageous as ould the running of a charity. Helpline Volunteer % Volunteers are needed to help run our confidential @B%, helpline to Surrey 4ounty residents primarily3 !ut also nationally3 to give advice and support to those ith drug and alcohol pro!lems3 !oth users and family and friends. Dree compulsory training provided hich is si6 Saturdays over +/ eeks3 and ongoing support provided through specially trained volunteers. The volunteer ill ork from home3 !ut the charity has a call system hich involves no cost. A minimum commitment is re#uired of 0 hours a eek for one shift. Surrey (rug 4are has a minimum age limit of +E years. S0RRE, E 0CA"ION B0SINESS PAR"NERSHIP A&ti!it2 an( 8a#es support !olunteers A Helping ith one day and half day activities taking place in schools across Surrey. Activities includeA Business Ga#e - students run a virtual company for the day. 1uture "own - planning and development of a to n Glo$al "ra(in8 Ga#e - to illustrate trade and economic development of different countries and the role of technology and natural resources. Inter!iew S4ills - Surrey !ased companies provide intervie ers at school or !usiness premises for 2 students3 each intervie lasting ./ minutes.

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Business Stu(ies - tutorials to A $evel students deliveringA resources3 accounts3 !anking etc.

finance3 human

S0RRE, 1IRE AN RESC0E SERVICE The Dire and *mergency Support Service is a partnership ith Surrey Dire and 9escue Service that provides immediate post-crisis practical and emotional support to the victims of domestic fires3 floods and similar Dire service related incidents. 't is delivered @B%, !y specially trained 9ed 4ross volunteerGs on-call orking on a rota !asis. 1ire Volunteer6 As a Dire Volunteer you ill !e supporting Surrey and Dire 9escue in the local community raising a areness of Dire Safety and assisting and supporting at community events and campaigns. The ?ey tasks of a Dire Volunteer areA To target individuals ithin the community that are =hard to reach= and =hard to influence=3 !uilding links !et een community organisations and Surrey Dire and 9escue Service to ensure =at risk= groups are a are of fire safety. (eliver leaflets regarding fire safety initiatives to areas of individuals most at risk. To assist operational cre s in completing Home Dire Safety Visits. Assisting in local initiatives A!out Surrey Dire Volunteer Service Surrey Dire Volunteer Service e6ists in order to support and assist the community ork of our operational firefighters3 providing an efficient and professional service to all mem!ers of the community. S0RRE, GO-1 % 10N ING AN RECOGNI"ION O11ICER needed to Foin the team to help the 4ounty and the @/ :et into :olf clu!s and other clu!s to apply for pots of funding in order to improve facilities and get more !eginner%intermediate clu! and community activities happening. The role is designed to give those clu!s that are doing the !eginner development ork3 recognition at a local3 county and national level and to help get their clu! in to the pu!lic spotlightH This is an important role ithin Surrey :olf and ill take !et een .-B hours a eek. S0RRE, PO-ICE ANPR Ba&4 Offi&e Assistant6 4arry out AN<9 NAS< compliancy checks. We are re#uired to carry out annual checks of all cameras o ned or operated !y Surrey <olice.No min. hours3 daytime and evening times re#uired. Appoint#ent Settin8 Volunteer6 This role is designed to assist the Dorce !y appointment setting over the telephone 5arranging meetings !et een the Nationality (epartment and Doreign Nationals7. +0 hours per eek ideally in total3 could !e through more than one volunteer. CI A(#inistration VolunteerA To provide administrative support in order to enhance the investigative function. 0 hours per eek3 hours can !e fle6i!le !y arrangement. 1aintaining the duties roster for the team Helping at meetings <roducing letters for internal distri!ution (ealing ith telephone en#uiries and visitors :eneral clerical duties including photocopying%filing <romote and comply ith Surrey <olices policies on e#ual opportunities and health 8 safety !oth in the delivery of service and the treatment of others S0RRE, SEARCH AN RESC0E Sear&3 an( Res&ue "e&3ni&ian6 To form the maFor part of the individual teams that are deployed during a search. *very operational mem!er undergoes a period of training and assessment in order to #ualify as a Search technician. Non%operational #e#$ers6 To help maintain e#uipment3 keep vehicles on the road3 carry out fundraising and recruitment activities and assist ith the accounts. Although Non-operational mem!ers do not get actively involved in searches3 these mem!ers are e#ually vital to the >nit S0RRE, S"OP SMOKING SERVICE

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"elep3one Support Ser!i&e 9inging ne clients to discuss the stop smoking support options and !ooking them onto chosen path. Volunteers ill !e making a huge contri!ution to ards the !etter health of clients.

S0RRE, WI- -I1E "R0S" En!iron#ental Volunteers are anted for various proFects in <ir!right and surrounding areas3 mainly in practical conservation 5Tuesday3 Wednesday3 and Thursday7. Also eekend ork at Horsell 4ommon 5see a!ove7 and Brentmoor Heath. All parties are supervised. ;ther occasional opportunities include planning and land use3 otter and river proFects3 ecological surveying. "rustees have ultimate responsi!ility for directing the affairs of SWT3 and ensuring that it is solvent3 ell-run3 and delivering the charita!le outcomes for the !enefit of the pu!lic for hich it has !een set up. (utiesA4ompliance To ensure that SWT complies ith its governing document3 organisation la 3 and any other relevant legislation or regulations To ensure that SWT pursues its o!Fectives as defined in its governing document. To ensure SWT applies its resources e6clusively in pursuance of its o!Fectives. Strategic (irection To contri!ute actively to 4ouncils= role in giving firm strategic direction to the organisation3 setting overall policy3 defining goals3 setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets. To safeguard the good name and values of the organisation. To ensure the financial sta!ility of SWT3 the proper investment of its funds3 protection of its property and other assets *mployees To ensure that there is a clear understanding of the scope of authority delegated to the 4*; To ensure that policies and strategies agreed !y 4ouncil are set out clearly and unam!iguously so that the 4*; and staff are clear a!out hat they need to do. To ensure that SWT has an appropriate human resources policy frame ork in place to support efficient and effective practice in all areas of operations. To appoint and support the employees and monitor their performance :eneral To represent SWT at functions and meetings as appropriate To use any specific kno ledge or e6perience they have to help the 4ouncil of Trustees reach sound decisions. This ill involve scrutinising 4ouncil papers3 leading discussions3 focusing on key issues3 and providing advice and guidance re#uested !y the 4ouncil on ne initiatives3 or other issues relevant to the area of the organisation=s ork in hich the Trustee has special e6pertise. To attend meetings S0S"RANS Volunteers Ran8er % ;ur volunteers in Woking could do ith an e6tra pair of hands helping them look after National 4ycle Net ork. This role ill ideally suit someone ho lives in the area. &ou ill also !e supporting group activities in the area. We have Fust started a very e6citing proFect aiming to encourage more omen to cycle and alk. &ou ill receive support and direction from the local group coordinator and <roFect ;fficer for the South *ast region. Summary of tasks As a ranger you ill !e e6pected to carry out agreed tasks from your local volunteer group plan. Some tasks can !e organised !y the hole group. &our tasks includeA check for missing or !roken signs and replace follo the signing guidance

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carry out general tidy ups and clear !ack encroaching vegetation report any maFor issues to your Volunteer 4o-ordinator attend group orkdays and signing rides look after any art ork or mileposts on your route.

SWAN )Sout3%West Wo4in8 Assistin8 Nei83$ours+ ri!er 5W;?.E+7A to assist people ith various tasks such as prescription collection3 transport3 shopping. *6penses covered. ut2 Offi&ers 5W;?-0E7A Working from home using our mo!ile phone to receive calls from needy neigh!ours - usually re#uests for lifts to hospital or doctors appointments. Then using their o n phone 5costs ill !e reim!ursed !y SWAN7 - to contact suita!le volunteers in the organisation to meet the client=s needs. (uty ;fficers may volunteer for as little or as many duties each month that suits them. SWINGBRI GE COMM0NI", BOA" PRO.EC" Crew Me#$ers Winter to ork ith offenders on community pay!ack ork doing !ank clearance3 litter picking3 tree coppicing3 tidying up the to paths and clearing near!y open areas3 maintenance including fencing3 paths3 signs and lock gates. Training is provided and you can gain an ;4N certificate in cre ing and in environmental ork. En!iron#ental Volunteer needed to participate in !ank clearance along the canal aterside and conservation ork3 litter picking3 tree coppicing3 tidying up the to paths and clearing near!y open areas3 maintenance including fencing3 paths3 signs and lock gates. Training is provided and you can gain an ;4N certificate in =1aintenance for ;utdoor 9ecreation= - environmental ork. This ork takes place Wednesdays !et een +/am 8 .pm. There is an optional opportunity to ork ith disadvantaged young people and supervised groups of adult offenders ho are sentenced !y the courts to =unpaid ork=. This ork takes place on Dridays and Saturdays !et een +/-Bpm. Volunteer S4ipper : Swin8$ri(8e > To train as a Volunteer skipper to ork on S ing!ridge +hich is used for training in !oat cre ing and !oat management plus team!uilding and educational trips. Volunteers need to have e6perience of orking ith young people and the confidence to learn ho to take responsi!ility for skippering !oat trips and helping to train other novice volunteers. Accredited training is provided in-house. ;nce trained3 skippers and cre ill run trips for community groups. They ill share their skills and train people of all ages including young students on our ST*<S alternative education programmes and offenders on community pay!ack. Volunteer S4ipper % Swin8$ri(8e ; To train as a Volunteer skipper to ork on S ing!ridge @ - hich is the !ase for teams of people carrying out environmental conservation and clearance all year round on Surrey ater ays and in near!y parks3 nature reserves and green spaces. See a!ove S,"HWOO PRIMAR, SCHOORea(in8 Volunteer 5W;? +B0-7. Syth ood primary School has done much in the last fe years to improve reading standards. We are al ays looking to improve our children=s reading skills further and this is here you can help. Volunteers are re#uired to hear children read across the primary age range to provide that very important reading practise. &ou ill ork ith the children on a regular !asis for a morning or afternoon session and hours ill !e fle6i!le to suit. "A-K A small registered charity !ased locally in Surrey running @ hourly eekly therapeutic orkshops running ithin the school term. Help "3ose Re&o!erin8 1ro# Sto4es % "3erapeuti& Wor4s3op Volunteers are trained to learn the strategies to help those recovering from strokes ith dysphasia 5a pro!lem ith communication and comprehension7 orking one to one at ?naphill 5Thurs am7 There may also need for volunteers ho are illing to visit recoverers at home on a regular eekly%fortnightly !asis.

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Co##uni&ation Support Volunteer 5W;?++-.76 <roviding support for people ith speech and communication difficulties 5aphasia%dysphasia7 follo ing stroke3 in a group orkshop for @ hours a eek 5term time only7. The role involves assisting stroke recoverers in practicing all aspects of communication in a lively and stimulating environment3 thus promoting confidence and increasing independence. Speech Therapist led training sessions are also offered once a term to volunteers to support strategies to aid communication. "EENAGE CANCER "R0S" Colle&tion Volunteers : Ar8os6 With over ++// stores across the >? and 9epu!lic of 'reland3 e have a uni#ue opportunity to fundraise through !ucket collections at !usy shopping periods during the year. 4ollection volunteers must !e aged over +2. &ounger volunteers are elcomed3 providing they are accompanied !y adults. &ou ill !e receiving cash donations from the pu!lic3 raising a areness of our ork and positively representing Teenage 4ancer Trust "ERRENCE HIGGINS "R0S" Co##unit2 Support Volunteers6 to provide support for clients ho re#uire a structured period of support to ena!le them to reach agreed personal and%or self management goals "HE BRIGI""E "R0S" Support Volunteer : An opportunity to provide emotional support and practical help to people ith life-threatening illness3 their carers and families. This is a very fle6i!le position for people a!le to offer eekly support for .-B hours. Training ill !e given and volunteers are supported in their role.

"HE C-0B P O- WOKING ,out3 Clu$ Co##ittee Me#$er % We need a literate and numerate person to Foin the management committee of the 4lu!. (o you have a little time to help ith admin tasks such as applying for grants3 volunteer recruitment and co-ordinating the 4lu! volunteer=s rota. Craft A&ti!it2 Or8aniser - We need an enthusiastic artistic person to help organise craft activities on Wednesday evenings ith our young people - - +, years3 some of hom have special needs. A&ti!e Assistant - We need an energetic and enthusiastic person to help organise active games on Wednesday evenings ith some !oisterous young people - - +, years either in a large hall or outside. "3e -i83t$o* ANCE WOKING ) un(er -i83t Bo*+ C3airperson % (ance Woking is seeking to recruit a ne 4hair ho should !e a!le to demonstrate a real interest in the Arts and has held a senior position in the orld of !usiness3 the creative industries or pu!lic service. Dundraising is an important dimension to the ork of (ance Woking3 and the 4hair should !e comforta!le in promoting the visi!ility of (ance Woking in this area. 't is e6pected that the successful candidate ill have strong understanding of the important role that the arts%creative industries play in improving the #uality of peopleGs lives3 !uilding communities and contri!uting to the economy. "HE "HERAP, GAR EN6 Creati!e Assistant % We are looking for creative people ho ould !e prepared to help on monthly activity days e run for special needs clients ho can prepare activities3 think of ne ideas etc. 1un( Raisin8 Assistant % We re#uire help ith some of our fund raising activities on an ad hoc !asis3 hich occur throughout the year. Gar(en Assistants We re#uire volunteers to assist in the :arden alongside our horticulturists in the supervision of our adult clients and teenagers ith special needs. Drom

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Septem!er e ill !e open B days a eek3 1onday to Thursday. ;ur adult clients attend all year round !ut our teenagers only attend during school term times. No gardening e6perience is re#uired3 Fust the a!ility to get along ith others and muck inH "-C : HOSPICE SERVICES A" HOME Support Partner : S0PARAs )Wo4in8+ A QSuparQ is a support partner - to an adult ith a life limiting condition3 their family%carer5s7 in their o n home. Befriending%helping on an emotional and practical level3 providing respite for families%carers3 up to . hours per eek. Supar=s offer companionship3 and are matched ith a client ith similar interests. <ractical assistance can !e helping ith light shopping3 alking the dog3 collecting prescriptions3 driving and accompanying people to appointments. The service does not provide personal or nursing care. The charityGs activities are supported !y the Big $ottery Dund. AimA 1aking a real difference !y improving #uality of life at a sensitive and challenging time. E!ents Helper51un(raiser. *nthusiastic and fun loving people are re#uired for this roleH T$4 needs help ith local fundraising activities across Hampshire3 Surrey and West Susse6. 'nvolvement can range from organising events3 distri!uting leaflets3 helping at events3 managing street collections3 holding small personal events such as coffee mornings3 and contri!uting to the marketing and fundraising plan ith ne ideasH "rustee@ 4andidates are sought ho ill !e a!le to offer sufficient time to ena!le attendance at !oard meetingsJ normally si6 a yearJ participation in meetings and on one strategic a ay day per year. "O0RE""ES AC"ION Help(es4 Volunteer 5W;?+B0+7 To help operate the Helpdesk !et een -am-0pm eekdays or out of hours to provide support and information a!out Tourettes. Dull training and support ill !e given. This is a onderful opportunity for anyone ith e6perience of Tourette Syndrome and ho may !e undertaking a counselling degree%#ualification. Suita!le for volunteers ho can make a long-term commitment. VIC"IM S0PPOR" Casewor4er6 We are looking for people to Foin our local team to provide emotional support to Victims of 4rime. This involves face to face and telephone contacts ith victims. This volunteering role is done in your o n time as part of a team3 ith supervision close !y. We need people ho are a!le to empathy ithout preconceptions3 are Mpeople personsN3 have their o n computer ith !asic 'T skills and are good communicators VISI"ING 1RIEN S 1rien(s3ip 1rien( - T o hours a month is all e ask to help serve tea and coffee to lonely older residents in sheltered schemes. &our ideas for other ays to make the social e6perience enFoya!le ould also !e most elcome. A(#inistrator - 'f you have a fe hours to spare doing general office administration. No e6perience necessary. Ho#e Befrien(er - ;ne hour a eek is all it takes to make a real difference to the life of an elderly lonely person living on their o n hen you pop in for a chat and a cup of tea. Be a friend !y having a friend to e6perience the re ards. A sad fact is that over half a million older people spend 4hristmas alone. 1ake a difference !y !eing a friend. ;ne hour a eek is all it takes. Thank you WA"ERWA,S RECOVER, % Help to Restore t3e Waterwa2s Week long orking holidays usually start around Bpm on the first Saturday and finish at lunch time on the follo ing Saturday. The orking day usually runs from -am to 0pm 5 eather dependent7 ith plenty of tea-!reaks and lunch on site. A cooked !reakfast and a su!stantial3 home cooked3 evening meals are provided. WA""S GA--ER, Galler2 Stewar( % Watts :allery re-opened in late Spring @/++ after a t o year restoration. &ou can !e a part of this e6citing moment in the :allery=s history !y !ecoming a :allery ste ard. ;ur ste ards provide a friendly elcome to visitors and help to ans er any #uestions they may have hilst safeguarding the collection.

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WES" S0RRE, OS"EOPOROROSIS S0PPOR" GRO0P Co##ittee Me#$er re#uired to run the local support group that provides support and information to local people affected !y osteoporosis. The committee meets a!out 0 times a year and runs B - 2 :roup meetings and @ events per year. The group also raises a areness of osteoporosis in the community and has close contacts ith St <eter=s Hospital to ensure they provide the !est possi!le service. WI- -EARNING Out(oor -earnin8 Holi(a2 Clu$ % 5W;?+.2+7 Supporting trained MDorest School M leaders to look after groups of children spending the day having fun in oodlands around Surrey. &ou ill need to !e easy going3 enFoy the outdoors and love !eing ith children. There are B sites across SurreyA :atton <ark near 9eigate 5National Trust73 4laremont near *sher 5National Trust73 Wink orth Ar!oretum near :odalming 5National Trust7 and Alice Holt 5near Darnham7 Wil( -earnin8 Volunteer5W;?+.2.7 The role of the Wild $earning volunteer is to look after activities for leaders from time to time3 support assistants and leaders ith the tasks of the day3 and other ise !e thoroughly alert to hat is happening at all times3 communicating ith assistants and leaders. An enthusiastic and full hearted volunteer is of immeasura!le value to participants3 leaders and assistants. WHI"E -O GE CHI- RENAS CEN"RE White $odge3 !ased in 4hertsey3 supports disa!led children and adults and their families or carers in Surrey and the surrounding areas. We !elieve it is important not only to provide support and services as early as possi!le3 !ut also to ensure they are availa!le as and hen they are needed. ri!erC Mini$us : Volunteers re#uired to drive White $odge mini!us to pick up service users from their home. -.// - +/../ and ..// - 0.// Also one person ho could drive + or @ days a year for pre-!ooked trips. Training provided3 aged over @@yrs and must have . years driving e6perience. Need to !e a!le to drive (+ vehicles on modern driving license or =A= vehicle on older driving licence. Pla2 an( -eisure A&ti!ities Wor4er % S&3ool Holi(a2s )C3rist#asC EasterC Half "er#s+@ To assist ith holiday activities for young people ith physical disa!ilities. :iving general support ith activities including playing ith the children3 painting3 ater and play3 s imming and outings. 1on - Dri during school holidays -am-0.//pm. General Help ith the $eisure 8 $ife skills activities in our adult centre on Tuesdays !et een +/../ and .../ C cooking3 gardening3 discussion groups3 #ui""es etc. Gar(enin8 Helpers re#uired 1on-Dri3 hours to suit. 1aintaining and tidying the grounds etc. H2(ro Help6 assisting Volunteers needed on Driday mornings to help ith the adult hydrotherapy sessions. Assisting disa!led adults either in the ater or changing. 1un(raisin8 E!ent "ea#6 to help at events throughout the year3 ith our fundraising team. -eisure & -ife S4ills A&ti!ities Helper in A(ult Centre6 :eneral help ith the $eisure 8 $ife Skills activities in our adult centre on Tuesdays !et een +/../ and .../ - cooking3 gardening3 discussion groups3 #ui""es etc. WIS OM "R0S" )"3e+ The Wisdom Trust provides education programmes to create ider a areness a!out poverty3 environment and health issues and to support charities and good causes ith donations. We$ esi8nerA <eople ith e! design skills are needed to help develop the Wisdom Trust e!site as ell as take part in other areas of the Trust=s activities. 1ost of the tasks ill !e carried out from home. We$site Assistant 5 Online Resear&3er A &ou ill assist ith online research3 fundraising online3 developing education programmes and help at e6hi!itions. Anyone ith a computer could help out. &ou could give any amount of time from 0 minutes a eek up ards. WOKING ASSOCIA"ION O1 VO-0N"AR, SERVICE

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Volunteer for Wo4in8 Interpretin8 an( "ranslation Ser!i&e@ Volunteer re#uired initially for one day a eek 5Tuesday7 to take !ookings from clients and !ook interpreters. 1ust !e computer literate and a!le to use data!ase. :ood telephone manner essential. The a!ility to cover other days if necessary ould !e an advantage WOKING BORO0GH CO0NCI- & WOKING 1C Multi%SportsAssistant Coa&3 ) isa$ilit2+ % Woking Doot!all 4lu!3 Woking Borough 4ouncil and Active Surrey are orking in partnership to start a ne 'nclusive Sports 4lu! in Woking. We are looking for volunteers to support these sessions 5starting from Sunday B 1ay73 you do not necessarily need e6perience in sport as training%#ualifications ill !e provided here necessary3 !ut e6perience of orking ith disa!led young people ould !e highly !eneficial. 'n the long term there may also !e the chance for paid employment. Sessions ill !e aimed at young people from ++ C +2 years old3 Woking 'nclusive Sports 4lu! ill provide opportunities for these young people to play a range of sports. Activities and sports include !occia3 ne age curling3 heelchair !asket!all3 ta!le cricket3 goal!all3 foot!all and more. All sessions ill !e overseen !y fully #ualified3 e6perienced coaches and is therefore a fantastic opportunity for you to !e mentored !y e6perienced coaches as ell as gaining coaching #ualifications in the future. WOKING )S" MAR, O1 BE"HAN,+ SCO0" GRO0P )It3+ Bea!er S&out Helper6 'nitially you ould act as a helper ithin the Beaver 4olony ith a potential then to move into a uniformed roll. Beaver Scouts are children aged !et een 2 and E yrs old. They !elong to the first and youngest section in the Scouting family. *asily recognised !y their distinctive tur#uoise s eatshirts3 Beaver Scouts enFoy making friends3 playing games3 going on visits and helping others. Temporary opportunities for young people doing ( of * also availa!le. WOKING AN SAM BEARE HOSPICES Ware3ouse SorterA $ively and fun person anted to Foin our great team in ?naphill. ;ur main sorting arehouse is a !usy and interesting environment. 'f you have an eye for fashion3 an interest in !ooks3 toys or !ric-a-!rac3 you are Fust the person to help the team sort goods ready for distri!ution to one of our ++ shops. Retail Assistan&e re'uire(. (o you have the flare for fashion) The *ye for detail. Then hy not volunteer in one of Woking Hospice shops. There are +, shops in the !orough to choose from. Volunteers re#uired from -../am - +.//pm or from +.//pm - 0.//pm 1onSun. 1inimum age +2. By helping out you ill !e making a difference direct to patient care. ri!er5 eli!er2 Person to ork in our main arehouse in ?naphill. 4ollecting and delivering goods to our charity shops. 1>ST !e a!le to lift heavy !o6es and have a clean driving license. Volunteer Car Raffle ri!er - To collect and sign for car keys from Woking Hospice reception. To ensure the car arrives at the venue for the designated time To ork ith the rest of the team in assem!ling and dismantling the ga"e!o To ensure all e#uipment is unloaded at the venue and reloaded at the end of the event. Volunteer Car Raffle "ea# Me#$er % To ork ith the rest of the team in assem!ling and dismantling the ga"e!o. To set up and pack a ay all e#uipment relating to selling of tickets To ensure that A$$ ticket stu!s are correctly completed in full To ensure that the correct money is paid for tickets To ensure that all tickets and money are stored securely To record in the communications !ook any #ueries%pro!lems or damaged e#uipment. Volunteering in our car raffle is a high profile am!assadorial role. &ou ill !e representing the hospice in face to face communications ithin the local community. 't is important that a friendly and professional approach is maintained at all times. The Hospice ill support you ill this and provide !randed clothing so you are highly visi!le hilst carrying out your volunteer role. WOKING CORONERS CO0R"

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Support Volunteer % An opportunity to provide support on the day of the in#uest only to families and itnesses going through a traumatic proceeding. Working as part of a team3 volunteers ill need to commit at least + day per fortnight orking at the court. WOKING C,C-E S"A"IONS C2&le Me&3ani&s )WOK><I>+6 We are looking for individuals ho have enthusiasm and dedication for cycling and 4ycle mechanics ho like orking ith young people to help train them in cycle maintenance and pass on their kno ledge and skills. &ou ould !e orking from our ne purpose !uilt 4ycle Station Workshop in :olds orth <ark Woking as a valued mem!er of a 4ommunity 'nterest 4ompany that sets out to promote cycling to everyone3 young and old and to teach people ho to keep their cycles maintained in good order and keep cycling. We are also involved in the sale of second hand refur!ished !ikes hich e complete in our orkshop and e give !ikes to people for reduced rates ho need a !ike to get to ork or for recreation. We hope to run three orkshop session to start ith on Tuesday evening 0 till Epm and on Saturday either morning or afternoon depending on the availa!ility of volunteers responding to this advert. The purpose !uilt orkshop presents us ith a ne opportunity to e6pand and e need to !uild a dedicated and enthusiastic team of volunteer mechanics make it a successH 'f you think you can help or kno someone ho might like this opportunity e hope you get in touchH Dree T shirt providedH WOKING COMM0NI", ME IA"ION SERVICE Me(iators : Please note at presentC t3e2 are onl2 loo4in8 for #en as t3e2 3a!e enou83 la(ies@ Within the community3 neigh!ours may get into dispute over !oundaries3 hedges and trees3 noise3 anti-social !ehaviour3 ru!!ish3 parking3 children3 pets etc. 4ommunity 1ediators ork in pairs ith neigh!ours in this situation to help them resolve the dispute. The process involves meeting ith each party to listen to the issues and then3 if possi!le3 !ringing the t o parties together3 in a neutral location3 here the mediators ill facilitate a meeting here each party ill listen to each other3 discuss the issues and reach an agreement hich ill usually spell out hat each party ill do to avoid the pro!lem from arising again3 and ho they ill deal ith it if it does. Training ill !e provided

WOKING MEN"A- HEA-"H RESO0RCE CEN"RE Beat Eatin8 isor(er Group 1a&ilitator The volunteering role is to support people affected !y a range of eating disorders including Anore6ia3 !ulimia and overeating conditions ithin a self-help group environment. The role involves co-facilitating groups here people can meet and share e6periences and coping strategies ith others in a similar position. :roups meet t ice a month. Dull training and support ill !e provided. WOKING "A-KING NEWSPAPER ASSOCIA"ION Re&or(in8 En8ineersA to record master tape that can !e copied and dispatched to our visually impaired listeners. 9ecording takes place on a Driday evening at our studios !ased the 1oorcroft 4entre3 Westfield3 Woking. This fun role sounds more technical than it isJ it is easy to pick up and any training ill !e provided.

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A(#inistration Assistant 5W;?+.+B7A 9e#uired + eek in every .3 on a Thursday evening3 to undertake3 !et een Bpm and 0pm3 various administration tasks involved in the processing and distri!ution of audio tapes to our visual impaired clients WOKING MEN"A- HEA-"H RESO0RCE CEN"REC CORNERHO0SE Eatin8 isor(er Group 1a&ilitatorC Beat % The volunteering opportunity is to provide support to people affected !y a range of eating disorders including anore6ia3 !ulimia and overeating conditions ithin a self help group environment. The role involves co-facilitating groups here people can meet to share e6periences and coping strategies ith others in a similar situation. 4urrently t ice monthly from ,../ to -.// and ill take place at 4ornerhouse3 Woking and 4ornerhouse 9unnymede3+A 4orrie 9oad3 Addlestone. WOO CRA1" 1O-K Helper3 ho likes orking ith children 50 to +2 years73 re#uired to lead groups in games3 drama3 craft ork and music as ell as outdoor activities such as camping3 hiking and hostelling. Training and support is offered. 1onday evenings 2../ to - pm in ?naphill. ,MCA WOKING % "3e ,po( &entre Volunteers re#uired at a ne state of the art youth music3 drop in and creative arts facility in Woking to n centre. <ositions availa!le includeA ,out3 Wor4ers (o you enFoy encouraging and empo ering young people to succeed in life) The Woking &pod seeks enthusiastic and energetic Volunteer &outh Workers to promote and support youth ork in our (rop-'n service. &ou ill have the opportunity toA L Assist the lead youth orker in the running of drop-in sessions. L Build relationships ith young people3 sho ing a professional interest in their lives. L *ngage young people in positive activities. L 4ontri!ute ideas to improving and developing facilities and services L Be a mem!er of our gro ing and dynamic youth ork team L <rovide WokingGs young people ith a safe environment to !elong3 thrive and succeed in life. L <rovide encouragement3 empo erment3 and e#uality to all young people L 1entor and coach young people L Help run the service3 !e on cafV duty3 !e involved in our gigs3 help put out facilities 5S!o63 pool etc7 L Be trained in Safeguarding L 9eceive !asic &outh Work training L Work fle6i!le hours 5typical shift3 +2A./ - @+A// pm on Tuesdays3 Thursdays and Dridays7 ,out3 Support Volunteer 5W;?++E/7A to support &outh (rop-in for ++-+- year olds at the &pod. Attend monthly team TVN meeting 5usually the last Thursday of the month ,-E p.m.7 1ust !e over +E years old. (utiesA Assist the lead youth orker in the running of drop-in sessions. >nderstand safeguarding policy and ork ithin professional !oundaries. >ndertake necessary training. <rovide safe3 elcoming environment for young people. Build relationships ith young people3 sho ing a professional interest in their lives. *ngage young people in positive activities. Bring any concerns to the attention of shift leader. 4ontri!ute ideas to improving and developing facilities and services. Alternati!e -earnin8 Volunteer ,out3 Support Wor4er (o you enFoy encouraging and empo ering young people to succeed in life) The Woking &pod seeks enthusiastic and energetic Volunteer &outh Support Workers to support our Alternative $earning <rogramme. Hours - Tuesday and%or Wednesday -am-.pm &ou ill have the opportunity toA Be a mem!er of our gro ing and dynamic youth ork team <rovide Woking=s young people ith a safe environment to !elong3 thrive and succeed in life.

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 <rovide encouragement3 empo erment and e#uality to all young people 1entor and coach young people Attend monthly leadership and vision nights 9eceive Safeguarding training 9eceive !asic &outh Work training. eta&3e( ,out3 Wor4ers (o you enFoy encouraging and empo ering young people to succeed in life) The Woking &pod seeks enthusiastic and energetic Volunteer &outh Workers to promote and support (etached &outh Work in our community. You will have the opportunity to: Be a mem!er of our gro ing and dynamic youth ork team To go out into the communityA Barns!ury3 Sheer ater3 Syth ood3 :olds orth <ark. *ncourage WokingGs young people to find a safe environment to !elong3 thrive and succeed in life 5pointing them to one of our , centres7 <rovide encouragement3 empo erment and e#uality to all young people Attend monthly leadership and vision nights 9eceive Safeguarding training 9eceive !asic &outh Work training ,ORK ROA PRO.EC" The &ork 9oad <roFect is a registered charity hich runs a direct access hostel for single homeless people in the Woking and surrounding area. Volunteer C3arit2 1un(raiser % To assist in increasing income from fundraising and other funding streams to the &ork 9oad <roFect. The postholder ill ork ith the <roFect 1anager and <roFect (irector to plan and facilitate fundraising events and also research other funding streams that may !e availa!le. This ill !e achieved !y esta!lishing a regular fundraising schedule and online research. ,O0NG EN"ERPRISE )Surre2+ Business A(!isers % -earn to Earn6 Business Advisers are re#uired to assist ith the delivery of the &oung *nterprise scheme in Woking and West Surrey. No previous e6perience or e6pert kno ledge is re#uired3 other than individual e6perience of ork and !usiness3 and enthusiasm. $earn to *arn a range of one day programmes for local schools that ena!les young people aged +.-+0 years to develop a crucial understanding of the importance of developing skills3 kno ledge and e6perience for orking life through their education and future training. The programme engages students in 2 activity !ased sessions e6ploring the relationship !et een learning and the attainment of personal goals. ,O0R SANC"0AR,C Wo#enAs Refu8e : 1e#ale Volunteers onl2 please Helpline Volunteers % yourSanctuary offers specialist services to omen3 men and children affected !y domestic a!use. We run a @B%, helpline along ith other frontline services such as community outreach and refuge. Helpline roles can !e office or home !ased and e need volunteers to commit to a minimum t o shifts per month. Dull training and support is provided. 1e#ale !olunteers onl2 Helpline Volunteers )Offi&e Hours+Based at our offices in Woking your ill cover regular four hour shifts each eek. ;ffering confidential emotional and practical support to those e6periencing domestic a!use3 you ill also take refuge referrals3 find refuge space and signpost to other agencies. A calm and non-Fudgemental approach is essential. This is ideal for those ith an interest in issues related to domestic a!use. Helpline Volunteers )Out of Offi&e Hours+6 Based at home3 you ill !e provided ith a mo!ile phone on hich to take calls. The role ill include offering confidential emotional and listening support to callers3 providing information and signposting to other services as needed. A calm and non-Fudgemental approach is essential. Weekdays shifts from 0pm to -am and eekend shifts from -am to +pm3 +pm to 0pm and 0pm to -am although some fle6i!ility is availa!le. Volunteers on overnight shifts are e6pected to sleep !ut need to !e a!le to ake up and take calls if necessary.

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Re&eptionist6 This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to gain additional skills and e6perience as a volunteer ithin a reception%administration role. Based on yourSanctuaryGs offices in Woking you ill !e a part of a great team in a friendly and supportive environment. We are looking for help 1onday afternoons3 Thursday afternoons and Dridays. Bu(8etin8 an( e$t Mana8e#ent Volunteer6 Some people ho come into our refuge do so ith a level of de!t. We are looking for a volunteer ith e6cellent finance and communication skills to provide support in the area of !udgeting and de!t management to those that re#uire it. This may involve revie ing a residents financial situation and discussing options3 contacting companies3 riting letters and putting together payment plans3 helping situation and discussing options3 contacting companies3 riting letters and putting together payment plans3 helping someone to go do n the !ankruptcy route and so on. This is a role here you can really make a difference to omenGs lives. ,O0"H CO0NCI- % Wo4in8 ,out3 Coun&illor Woking &outh 4ouncil as set up to !e the voice for young people in the Borough3 for young people aged !et een ++-+- years old. As a youth councillor you ill !e e6pected to sho a commitment to the council3 and attend monthly meeting and any events3 training or other opportunities. &ou must ant to make a difference to the local community and !e a!le to feed!ack to other peers in school3 youth centres or any clu!s you attend.

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AC"IVEN"0RE Activenture runs residential programmes for disa!led%special needs young people aged +E+Eyrs. Typical activities includeA archery3 canoeing3 "ip ire3 a!seiling3 o!stacle courses3 s imming3 craft sessions3 days out3 live !ands3 karaoke and disco. Resi(ential Volunteers are needed for this very re arding role3 supervise young people encouraging them to participate in activities and also give assistance and guidance ith personal care. &ou ould need a good caring attitude ith a Kget on ith the Fo!G approach and a strong sense of humour.

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Resi(ential Nurses needed during school holidays throughout the year at Woodro High House3 Amersham and Hindleap Warren3 Wych 4ross3 *ast Susse6. They re#uire fully #ualified nurses to !e responsi!le for the medical needs of the client during the eek3 including medication3 !riefing night staff and record keeping in line ith Activenture <olicy. Volunteers ill also have the opportunity to participate in the activities of the centre. Wa4in8 Ni83t Volunteers are needed during the school holidays throughout the year any night Sunday to Saturday. Volunteers are needed to care for their disa!led%special needs guests during the night. This may involve escorting to the toilet3 or as directed !y the residential nurse. No previous e6perience is necessary3 as e6perienced staff ill !e on hand if re#uired to support. Night staff generally ork as a minimum of t o people3 so ould !e ideal for a couple3 other ise an e6perienced partner ill !e provided. A&ti!ities Or8aniser at Woo(row Hi83 HouseC A#ers3a#C Bu&4s@ Typical activities for all those attending includeA archery3 canoeing3 "ip ire%a!seiling3 o!stacle courses3 and s imming. The activity organiser ill assist in the planning of indoor and outdoor activities 5such as craft sessions3 days out3 live !ands3 competitions3 karaoke 8 disco7 other than those sessions supervised !y our o n outdoor pursuits instructors. 1inimum age +E years. Helper )>LM+6 This is a uni#ue proFect ith several volunteering roles availa!le to accompany young people ith special needs on activity eeks and participating in the activities. We are delighted to have !een supported so keenly !y the volunteering agencies in the South *ast3 and hope that the future ill !e Fust as successful. (espite our residential centres !eing located in !oth *ast Susse6 and Buckinghamshire3 this has not put off volunteers !eing illing to travel out of their immediate area3 presuma!ly as e cover the cost of seven daysG accommodation3 meals and activities C many regard us as a eek a ay from homeH We ould !e very pleased to hear from any individuals or groups of volunteers hom ould !e interested in Foining Activenture for a residential activity eek as companion helpers to young people ho are disa!led or have special needs3 during school holidays. We offer volunteers free training3 and a choice of t elve eeks during the year 5generally during school % college holidays7. This has proven to !e a very useful means to gain e6perience in support of seeking further education and of course employment. 1any volunteers utilise their stay ith us to complete their voluntary involvement and (uke of *din!urghGs A ard residential proFect3 ho ever most of our regular volunteers simply return !ecause they enFoy this uni#ue e6perience.

CHI- REN CO0N", HO-I A, 10N % All a$out Ki(s AC"IVI", BREAK RESI EN"IA- VO-0N"EERS )fi!e ni83ts5si* (a2s+ 5W;?EB.7A The volunteersG role is to Foin in ith hatever fun and games the eek may !ringA to get et3 sing3 dance3 laugh3 play games3 stay a ake3 ride !ikes3 clim!3 s im and lots3 lots moreH Also3 volunteers should !e sensi!le and a areJ help3 listen3 support3 encourage and mediate. &our Fo! is to !e there for the children if they need it ... or even if they donGtH To give encouragement and support to a child ho has lo self-esteem. To listen to a child ho may !e scared or homesick To enter into the child=s orld and !e silly and have funH To understand that3 generally3 the child=s !ehaviour is a direct result of the environment they have Fust left. That is3 after all3 hy a child comes to 44HDH ;ur !reaks are designed ith children in mind so donGt orry a!out the activities !eing too strenuous or challenging. We ant you to have a positive e6perience on our BreaksH So please enFoy themH To !e a 44HD Volunteer you mustA Be over +E years old. Ho ever3 e elcome +2-+, year olds to ork alongside other volunteers and learn the ropes. Be a!le to volunteer for 2 consecutive days or a eekend3 attend training and stay ith us residentially. Have completed a 4riminal 9ecords Bureau 549B7 check and !e a!le to provide t o reference checks !efore you volunteer.

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*nFoy orking ith children and have the energy3 enthusiasm and empathy to ith children from underprivileged and disadvantaged !ackgrounds. Hopefully have fun3 !ring a smile and give the children a fantastic !reak *6cellent training and support

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WEEKEN BREAK RESI EN"IA- VO-0N"EER )1ri(a2 to Sun(a2+ 5W;?EBB7A The volunteersG role is to Foin in ith hatever fun and games the eek may !ringA to get et3 sing3 dance3 laugh3 play games3 stay a ake3 ride !ikes3 clim!3 s im and lots3 lots moreH Also3 volunteers should !e sensi!le and a areJ help3 listen3 support3 encourage and mediate. But donGt panic W you onGt !e alone. There ill !e a team leader and other volunteers helping and supporting your efforts. &our Fo! is to !e there for the children if they need it ... or even if they donGtH To give encouragement and support to a child ho has lo self-esteem. To listen to a child ho may !e scared or homesick. To enter into the child=s orld and !e silly and have funH To understand that3 generally3 the child=s !ehaviour is a direct result of the environment they have Fust left. That is3 after all3 hy a child comes to 44HDH ;ur !reaks are designed ith children in mind so donGt orry a!out the activities !eing too strenuous or challenging. We ant you to have a positive e6perience on our BreaksH So please enFoy themH OVER "HE WA-- : Holi(a2 Ca#ps ;ver The Wall is a very special place for children ho are affected !y serious or life limiting illnesses. 't is the only residential camp in the >? structured on <aul Ne man=s reno ned Hole in the Wall :ang camp. ;ver The Wall gives children one glorious eek of e6periences that are memora!le3 e6citing3 fun3 empo ering3 physically safe and medically sound. 't re!uilds their confidence and most importantly is a place here they can Fust !e children3 not children ho are sick. As <aul Ne man puts it QA place here kids can kick !ack3 rela6 and raise a little hellQ. Ca#p "ea# Staff directly care for our 4ampers 5not medical care73 giving lots of positive encouragement and support to the campers and treat them as =special=3 not !ecause they3 or their si!ling3 have !een ill3 !ut !ecause they are children and young people3 each ith their o n uni#ue gifts and talents. Volunteering at an ;ver The Wall camp is great fun and hard ork. The re ards at the end of the eek can !e immense. Seeing the difference in the campers after Fust one eek can !e ama"ing and tremendously satisfying. Time spent at camp makes a difference to the volunteers3 tooH &ou ill learn a lot a!out yourself3 meet like-minded people and make ne friendsH

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