Volunteers Needed

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www.wavsonline.co.uk

Registered charity no. 255509 Supported by Woking Borough Council, Surrey County Council and Surrey PC

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Volunteer in 3 easy steps

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Register !ith us. Ask a member of staff for a registration form or download it from our website. www.wavsonline.co.uk. Fill it in and send it back to us either via post, email or in person.

2. "ook through our opportunities. See what opportunities are available and which ones you are interested in.

3. #ake an appoint$ent with one of our coordinators. They will liaise with you and our organisations to find the best position for you. hone us on !"#$3 %&"#&' or email us at volunteer(wavs.org.uk to make an appointment)

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%e! &pportunities
Surrey 'isabled People(s Partnership Citi)en *d+ocacy , To provide independent free and confidential *iti+en Advocacy to disabled adults within the administrative *ounty of Surrey. To support the Advocacy Service as a whole, in particular working in support of the rofessional Advocacy Service by assisting clients with non-urgent and longer term issues Advocate on behalf of disabled people *ommunicate with clients regularly by the most appropriate means *reate a relationship with the client where he.she will feel able to discuss their problems in confidence with you Act on behalf of clients, following their instructions, ensuring they are consistent with good practice and the law /aintain secure records and data of client0s details in accordance with data protection and S1 0s *onfidentiality olicy rovide monitoring information relating to work undertaken with clients, including hours spent and actions taken Attend regular 23ne to 3ne0 sessions with the 4olunteer *oordinator Attend Advocacy /eetings and accept any relevant training whenever possible 5stablish what your client is hoping to achieve, and review options if this goal is not achievable 6f necessary, re7uest permission from the client to discuss matters with other relevant people involved with them Formulate an action plan.advocacy agreement with the client Take whatever appropriate action is necessary to achieve the goal, keeping the client informed at each stage. 8iaise with other agencies, statutory, voluntary and independent, as necessary *ontact the 4olunteer *oordinator when guidance is re7uired. 1o not disclose own personal details to clients 9home address.tel no: 6f appointments with clients can only be arranged during weekends or evenings, please ensure S1 0s 8one ;orking olicy is adhered to. W&-.%/ #0% *" 10*" 1 R0S&2RC0 C0% R0, C&R%0R1&2S0 0ating 'isorder /roup 3acilitator, Beat , The volunteering opportunity is to provide support to people affected by a range of eating disorders including anore<ia, bulimia and overeating conditions within a self help group environment. The role involves co-facilitating groups where people can meet to share e<periences and coping strategies with others in a similar situation. *urrently twice monthly from %.3! to =.!! and will take place at *ornerhouse, ;oking and *ornerhouse >unnymede,"A *orrie >oad, Addlestone. "2."2 /.R"/2.'.%/ 22nit "eader, *ssistant "eader or 2nit 1elper , ;e run >ainbow 9& ? % yrs:, @rownie 9% ? "! yrs: and Auide 9"! ? "# yrs: meeting for girls in Bnaphill and @rookwood. There are various roles offered, from being the Cnit 8eader, planning and running the weekly meetings and keeping a record of all the admin, Assistant 8eader, helping with the planning and helping out at the weekly meetings, occasionally running an activity or Cnit helper, helping out at the weekly meetings.Also there is the chance to do the accounts for Cnits. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with girls aged between & and "# and watch their confidence develop. B0% , he *uto$oti+e .ndustry Charity 1R45olunteer &66icer *d$inistrator - This is an opportunity to give administrative assistance to a busy Human Resources department supporting four residential care centres and a day care centre within a national charity, and also includes providing support to the National Volunteers department. This role will give an individual an excellent insight into the wor ings of these departments including

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some assistance with pensions administration. 7&R- R&*' PR&80C 5olunteer Charity 3undraiser , To assist in increasing income from fundraising and other funding streams to the Dork >oad roEect. The postholder will work with the roEect /anager and roEect 1irector to plan and facilitate fundraising events and also research other funding streams that may be available. This will be achieved by establishing a regular fundraising schedule and online research. 5olunteer 1ousing &ptions *d+isor , To assist with identifying client0s area of local connection, housing options available and completing paperwork in relation to this. The postholder will work with the 1ay *entre *o-ordinator to identify individual housing options for clients. 5olunteer 0$ploy$ent *d+isor , To assist with facilitating both group and one to one session with clients, to look at employment skills and other aspects relating to preparation when looking for work. The postholder will work with the 1ay *entre *o-ordinator to support clients with looking for work. 5olunteer Wel6are Bene6its *d+isor , To assist with facilitating both group and one to one session with clients, to look at employment skills and other aspects relating to preparation when looking for work. The postholder will work with the 1ay *entre *o-ordinator to support clients with looking for work. 5olunteer *d$inistrator , To assist with all associated administration re7uired for the running of the day centre. The postholder will work with the 1ay *entre *o-ordinator to register new clients, keep recording records up to date and assist with general admin duties as re7uired. C&%920S *R 5olunteers 1elper - *on7uest Art is a class for physically disabled people. ;e meet every ;ednesday afternoon, we need a driver to collect some of the artists. 6 encourage the members to watercolour paint. 6t is a very informal with no instructions given. /embers are encourages to develop their own way. The club is on a ;ednesday from ".3!pm ? #.!!pm *"- :2R/0% "7 R092.R0' 1elp hose Reco+ering 3ro$ Stokes , herapeutic Workshop 5olunteers are trained to learn the strategies to help recoverers from strokes with dysphasia 9a problem with communication and comprehension: working one to one at Bnaphill 9Thurs am: There may also need for volunteers who are willing to visit recoverers at home on a regular weekly.fortnightly basis P0&P"0(S 10* R0 C&#P*%7 3undraiser; The eopleFs Theatre *ompany is looking for a creative and conscientious and diligent person to help us raise funds for our important work en education and for our high 7uality nationally touring family theatre productions. The ideal volunteer will have a passion for the arts and enEoy the thrill of supporting creative endeavour as well as the multi-faceted challenges of identifying and applying for grants and other sources of revenue. ;ork is fle<ible with hours to suit and can be carried out in our offices or from your own home. Costu$e #aker; The eopleFs Theatre *ompany is looking for a friendly and capable person to help us develop and make costumes for our nationally touring adaptation of 3ld /ac1onald Gad A Farm. The ideal volunteers will have a passion for clothes and costumes and enEoy being part of a production that caters for young families. There are three costumes to create. The first for our hero 3ld /ac1onald himself. The second for his ally in this clever re-imaging of the original nursery rhyme, a >ussian Scientist and the third for /rs. /ac1onald. ;ork is fle<ible with hours to suit and can be carried out in our offices or from your own home. #arketing #anager and #arketing *ssistant< The eopleFs Theatre *ompany is looking for two friendly, creative and enthusiastic people to help us promote our uni7ue brand of high 7uality family theatre as well as our ongoing education programme.

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The ideal volunteers will have a passion for theatre and enEoy developing promotional concepts and materials and talking to other like-minded people as well as press and sponsors. ;ork is fle<ible with hours to suit and can be carried out in our offices or from your own home. 2%."" W&-.%/ 7#C* Receptionist -Dou will have the opportunity toH /eet and greet all guests to the building rovide general admin assistance by answering the phones, making calls, answering en7uiries, completing small admin tasks Gelp arrange room bookings at the D od *entre 5nsure that the reception is kept to a high standard as the Ishop windowJ of ;oking D/*A @uild customer service skills and learn about working in a community organisation ;ork with a variety of colleagues and visitors ;ork fle<ible hours 9typically 2pm-'pm on a weekday afternoon: 7outh Worker , Dou will have the opportunity toH K Assist the lead youth worker in the running of drop-in sessions. K ;ork fle<ible hours 9typical shift, "'H3! - 2"H!! pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays: . For further details please refer to the opportunity in the A-L section of this booklet. 22."" -07R.%/; Co$$unity "i+ing 5olunteer; ;e are looking for fle<ibility, enthusiasm, a common sense approach, an understanding of the needs of vulnerable adults, e<perience in a relevant area. ;e offer free accommodation - a shared 2 bedroom flat and e<cellent training. 2"."" R0"* 0 W0S S2RR07 'irector4 rustee positions are voluntary. 6n addition to the statutory duties of trustees as defined by the *harity *ommission, responsibilities will includeH ;orking as members of the @oard to develop the strategies which the charity needs to be successful in difficult economic times. 1eveloping step-by-step plans that will enable these strategies to work in practice. Gelping the small management team by playing an active part in putting the plans into effect. For further information please see A ? L. reasurer The Treasurer0s responsibility is to provide financial information and advice to the 5<ecutive and the *entre /anager of >;S. The main duties includeH Assist in the preparation of the @usiness lan. repare an annual @udget. repare monthly /anagement Accounts. repare the monthly Activity >eport. repare the Annual Accounts. Advise on banking arrangements. Advise on the *ompany0s >eserves olicy. /aintain the integrity of the Accounting System. 5nsure that financial policies and procedures are maintained. 10 C"2B = &"' W&-.%/ 7outh Club Co$$ittee #e$ber , ;e need a literate and numerate person to Eoin the management committee of the *lub. 1o you have a little time to help with admin tasks such as applying for grants, volunteer recruitment and co-ordinating the *lub volunteerFs rota. Cra6t *cti+ity &rganiser - ;e need an enthusiastic artistic person to help organise craft activities on ;ednesday evenings with our young people = - "% years, some of whom have special needs. *cti+e *ssistant - ;e need an energetic and enthusiastic person to help organise active games on ;ednesday evenings with some boisterous young people = - "% years either in a large hall or outside. "#.""

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3R.0%'S &3 W&-.%/ P*"*C0 *ssisting !ith the Woodland #aintenance , ;orking in a Ga+el *oppice with a small group of volunteers. Aeneral woodland maintenance. &.""

CR2S0 : B0R0*50#0% S2PP&R Berea+e$ent 5olunteer , @ereavement counsellors needed. Training takes place at Ashford Gospital and starts Manuary "","$, 2& Feb &, "& 2', /arch "& N 22.9Saturdays full days: The course costs O3!!. 3"."!

W&-.%/ C&R&%0RS C&2R Support 5olunteer , An opportunity to provide support on the day of the in7uest only to families and witnesses going through a traumatic proceeding. ;orking as part of a team, volunteers will need to commit at least " day per fortnight working at the court. 3"."!

S . #*R7(S '*7 C0% R0 Pianist , ;e cater for a varied age group in the *ommunity *entre and would like a pianist to play background music during the lunch period. 2#."!

*/0 2- S2RR07 #inibus 'ri+er , To be an occasional minibus driver for groups of older people in the ;oking area allowing them to go on short one day outings and walks - possibly only 3 - # times a year. "'."!

S2RR07 '.S*B"0' P0&P"0S P*R %0RS1.P Citi)en *d+ocate - Supporting S1 Fs rofessional Advocacy Service by becoming a *iti+en Advocate an integral and much valued role assisting with a variety of issues of an non urgent and possibly longer term nature. %.""

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e5ent 5olunteering
0>peri$ent in .nternational "i+ing 2568 has a group of = students aged "&."% from *hile arriving in the Addlestone.;oking area on ""th Man 2!"# and we are looking for a 1@S checked person who is prepared to escort the group during their programme of educational activities throughout the 2 week stay in the area. 1uties will include getting the group to and from activities in 8ondon, ;oking, ;eybridge and Gampton *ourt as well as liaising with 568 office regarding all aspects of the programme 9transport, activities, group member problems.welfare etc:. S2RR07 1*"3 #*R* 1&% The Surrey Galf /arathon is taking place on Sunday /arch =th 2!"# they are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help deliver this e<citing new event. ;e are looking for volunteers to fill a variety of roles, from helping people leave their bags safely, to providing drinks and nutrition along the routeH from fetching and carrying during race GP set up, to giving their medals at the finish line. 6f you would like to be involved in SurreyFs first closed-road marathon event, get in touch. #&&%W*"- "&%'&% 20?@ : ?0 1 #*7 20?@ ;e need masses of volunteers at the /oonwalk 8ondon 2!"# on "!th /ay to support over "%,!!! ;alkers taking part in a /arathon or Galf /arathon challenge in their fantastically decorated bras) Gelp us promote breast cancer awareness by donating your time N skills to help raise money for ;alk the ;alk, a grant making charity. K An upbeat, fun N challenging event. K 1ifferent roles to choose from includingH route marshals, directional team, awarding medals to walkers, cycle support, helping in ;alk;ear shop, handing out water plus many more) K @e part of the original and only I/oon;alkJ night power-walking marathon N half marathon. K ut some e<cellent volunteering e<perience under your hat) K ;hether you are coming alone or with a group of friends we have a role to suit everybody)

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25 C*%*" C*#PS, 2 C"0*% 2P W00-0%'S P"2S * B./ './ lanned for 2!"# ? dates to be advised. 3pportunity to be involved in activities including rebuilding towpaths in various locations. 1riffield Qavigation and ocklington *anal ? 5. Dorks. 8ining section of 8ancaster *anal. 8ock clearance in 1erbyshire and bricklaying in the *otswolds. Areat fun, cheap, opportunity to broaden your e<perience and good on your *4. Qo e<perience re7uired but a good team player ideal

* : A 5olunteering &pportunities
?st B73"00 SC&2 /R&2P Scout "eader or %on uni6or$ed 1elper; ;e are a Scout group who have grown to some =! boys and girls, a few with special needs, whose ages range from ' to "& years. ;e offer a full range of activities suitable for the relevant ages programmed to challenge each child. ;e are looking for volunteers to Eoin our successful and friendly team, who offer a range of outdoor and indoor activities encouraging children to stimulate and challenge themselves both physically and mentally. ?st 1&RS0"" SC&2 S 7outh "eader or 2nit 1elper; Scouting is an Adventure, and how people volunteer is up to them. 3ccasional helpers 9like the 1uchess of *ambridge:, section leaders, e<ecutive members, all do different things. The happy Gorsell Scout community always needs new blood, some sections are light on manpower and we do need help. /eetings are throughout weekday evenings, and there are many fle<ible opportunities to help. 2nd &"' B73"00 BR&W%.0S Auider.Cnit Gelper 9;3B&"$:H Assistant Auider and Cnit Gelper needed to assist the guider in charge with the @rownies %-"!yrs. Dour role would be to enable the @rownies to participate in the activities on offer during the meeting and learn about the ethos of guiding and why it is special. @rownies /ondays &.3!-%.3!pm B1 32%' C10"P.%/ 1*%'S 3&R 1&".'*7SD rusteeH A voluntary position with an e<pected time commitment of # meetings per annum 92 - 3 hours per meeting:. Additional time is fle<ible dependent upon the charity re7uirements and incumbent commitments. @>@ R0SP&%S0 S2RR07 @>@ Support #e$bers; Support /embers assist >esponders whilst on callouts and are covered by the liability insurance, the only difference between a Support /ember and a >esponder is they do not have to pass an assessment as they would not undertake any driving duties. Support /embers can choose to be more actively involved in call outs, for e<ample by crewing 3perational /embersF vehicles. They can also assist in manning phones etc. @>@ Responders; The key aim of the organisation is to bring together like-minded people who want to use their vehicles, their time and their e<pertise to support the community in times of need. 6n order to present a semi-professional service and because of health N safety re7uirements all #<# >esponders who use their vehicles for the group must pass a basic assessment involving familiari+ation of their #;1 vehicle, basic #;1 knowledge 9what

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you donFt know we can fill the gaps on: their driving skills 9off-road.snow.ice:, their ability to navigate 9you can0t help if you can0t get there: and their e7uipment within the vehicle 9we have some basic.cheap suggestions which can make all the difference: Eth W&-.%/ #0 1&'.S R*.%B&W 2%. Scout "eaders and 2nit helpers; to assist the >ainbow leader with the week to week running . organising of activities. >ainbows is with the unit of the Auiding Association for girls aged &-% years old. The current leader, who set up the unit, now re7uires additional help on Thursday pm 9& to ': term time only, training given and *>@ checks must be taken. Eth W&-.%/ SC&2 /R&2P Scout "eader and an *ssistant Scout "eader H Scout troops cover a wide variety of activities taking into account the boys.girls needs and interests including badge work, camping and outdoor activities etc. They are also looking for help with the @eavers and *ubs all of which take place on a Tuesday evening and the ages range from ' to "# years.

*C .&%*.' Collections Coordinator , ActionAid is looking for dynamic volunteers to coordinate local business collections in their surrounding villages. *C .50 S2RR07 SP&R S P*R %0RS1.P Sport #aker; @e a Sport /aker and make things happen. A new programme has been launched to empower people to inspire and organise their colleagues, friends and family to get active. Must sign up online and book yourself onto a free inspiring workshop, get free Adidas kit and access a network full of people like you who want to do more sport, but Eust donFt know where. Qow you will have the skills, contacts and the confidence to set up your own & a side league, organise after work tennis sessions or even start a new lunchtime yoga group. Sport /akers is an official Aovernment 3lympic 8egacy programme. Dou can read more about it at www.sportmakers.co.uk. *C .50% 2R0 , See Residential Section 6or $ore in6or$ation Activenture runs residential programmes for young people aged $ ? "$ years who are disabled or have special needs. Typical activities includeH archery, canoeing, +ip wire, abseiling, obstacle courses, swimming, craft sessions, days out, live bands, karaoke and disco. *'2" *%' C&##2%. 7 "0*R%.%/ S2RR07 C&2% 7 C&2%C." , /2."'3&R' Supported *dult "earning Centre Supported 8earning 4olunteer re7uired assisting the tutor N learning assistant in a class of $-"! learners with learning difficulties, to support and encourage the learners to be as self managing and independent as possible. *>@ *hecks must be taken. An interest in basic cookery or arts and craft would help but training given. */0 C&%C0R% W&-.%/ The work of Age *oncern ;oking could not happen without the group of dedicated volunteers of all ages who provide care and opportunities for older people who are involved in every aspect of Age *oncernFs work. Be6rienders 9;3B22':H who can spare an hour or so each week, are kind and patient and have empathy with older people. All necessary training will be given. Dou will need good communication skills, an understanding of confidentiality, a sense of humour, an understanding of the needs of older people, sensitivity and reliability. 3ire Risk Checkers 9;3B%2#:- trained by Surrey Fire and >escue Service you will carry out home fire risk checks in the homes of older people in the @orough of ;oking. These visits will be done in pairs, with one volunteer being an Age *oncern ;oking befriender, so that our other services can be offered at the same time.

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5olunteer 3riend CW&- ?B90D , @ecome a friend to an older, vulnerable person. *ommit to appro< " hour each week. /ake a cup of tea, have a chat, give support. Beep in touch with Age *oncern to report if anything seems wrong. 8ocations in the @orough of ;oking. rustee CW&- 50@D - Trustees needed - especially if you can bring your own skills. Dou need to have empathy with older people and be a member of a very busy team of trustees who need more support. 3und Raiser CFE0D - ;e would like someone to Eoin our fundraising committee, help us to raise money, bring your own ideas and head up your own proEects. */0 2- S2RR07 Be6rienderH visiting or telephoning an older person once a week to chat, listen and become a companion. 4olunteers who visit an older person may talk, drink tea, share a game or watch T4 together. Telephone @efrienders will arrange to call at a certain time each week to chat and catch up on news. *d+ocate 6or the 0lderly 9;3B"33&:H to make a genuine difference to an elderly personFs life by helping them find a voice, solve a problem or make an informed choice for them. Wel6are Bene6its *d+iser to the 0lderly 9;3B"33':H to be trained to help elderly people claim these benefits when they are entitled to them. This will significantly improve the 7uality of their lives. *urrently O#.' billion each year is unclaimed in ;elfare @enefits by elderly people in the CB. *"A10.#0RGS S&C.0 7 Surrey The Society provides dementia care, a day centre, outreach and advocacy, carer support, helpline, drop-in centre and advice and information. *d$inistration Support : 1asle$ereH roviding support with general office duties and helping with volunteer.fundraising administration. ;e hope that you would be able to offer a couple of hours each week and provide some continuity over a number of months Collections Bo> Co,ordinators, Surrey; 6n order to e<pand the work of the Society, so that even more people with dementia and their carers can be helped and supported, we need to raise funds. This new community fundraising opportunity available in all parts of Surrey involves developing and maintaining an agreed number of collection bo<es in your local area, and ensuring regular emptying of bo<es, banking of money and keeping records of monies received. 3undraising /roup SurreyH 6n order to e<pand the work of the Society, so that even more people with dementia and their carers can be helped and supported, we need to raise funds. @y Eoining the group and assisting with its fundraising activities, you will be making a valuable contribution towards achieving this aim. This role will involve assisting the *ommunity Fundraiser with fundraising activitiesH contributing ideas, assisting at events, devising new ways to generate income, administration and organising specific events 9if you are willing to do so:. 3undraising; .n #e$oria$ /i+ing , Surrey H 6n order to e<pand the work of the Society, so that even more people with dementia and their carers can be helped and supported, we need to raise funds. This new community fundraising opportunity available in all parts of Surrey involves raising awareness of the work of the Society and the 6n /emoriam giving opportunity with bereaved families and friends and local funeral directors. Dou will be visiting local funeral directors to introduce the work of the Society and to gain agreement to distribute and display in memoriam leaflets and envelopes. 3undraising; #e$ory Walks : Surrey CWorking 6ro$ 1o$e.D H /emory ;alk is the SocietyFs flagship fundraising event with walks taking place throughout September. All money raised is used to support services for people with dementia and their families and also raises awareness of dementia and the SocietyFs work in the community. This role is essential to support the *ommunity Fundraiser in planning, organising, delivering and evaluating flagship /emory ;alks. The role is fle<ible and the specific commitment will be agreed between you and the *ommunity Fundraiser. As this is a time limited 9annual: opportunity, it will re7uire an increased time commitment in the run up to the event. lanning starts in April, with an increased level of activity in September.

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Support Ser+ice Bletchingley 9;3B"23!:H This role will involve supporting staff in the 1ay *entre by chatting and engaging with people with dementia, helping with activities and refreshments and ensuring that clients feel comfortable. ;e hope that you will be able to offer a few hours each week and provide some continuity over a number of months. Support Ser+ice Supper Club; 1asle$ere CW&-?2B?D This role will involve assisting staff and helping with refreshments, receiving and chatting to visitors at our Supper *lub for people living with dementia and their families. The supper club takes place on the first ;ednesday of each month between ' and $ pm. 5olunteer Co,ordinator 1asle$ere 9;3B"232:H This role will involve assisting with the recruitment, selection and placement of volunteers and ensuring they receive ade7uate induction and support. This role helps to ensure that we have the people we need to raise money, improve awareness, help behind the scenes and provide services to anyone living with dementia and those who care for them. This role will re7uire appro<imately "-2 hours per week but would be fle<ible. Washing,2p 5olunteers 9;3B"3!2:H The team at the @radbury *entre desperately need volunteers who are happy to clear and wash up cutlery, crockery and glasses. This is a valuable role as it frees up the time of the support workers, allowing them to focus completely on the care of their clients. .n6or$ation Support 5olunteer C0gha$D 9;3B"323:H role is essential to promote our services and highlight our presence in local areas. Dour involvement will ensure information on our services is highly visible and readily available to those who need us. Dou will be welcoming and chatting with service users, and directing them to relevant information and resources. Dou may also assist with the demonstration of care e7uipment. *#P1.B.*% and R0P ."0 C&%S0R5* .&% R2S Conser+ation 5olunteerH to Eoin a new mid-week volunteer group being established to carry out practical conservation proEects on internationally important heathland sites in and around Surrey. A great opportunity to Aet fresh air and e<ercise 8earn more about wildlife and conservation Gelp manage critically important nature reserves Gave a rewarding e<perience and develop new skills /eet new people Gave Fun) ;hether youFre available for the whole day or for a few hours, your help is greatly appreciated. *RC1 C*rt Research Creati+ity 1ealthD A>*G is a registered charity that is dedicated to helping performers protect their occupational health and involving them in the entertainment of people with ill-health or physical disabilities. 0+ents &rganisersH to help in all aspects of organising concerts in local hospitals and hospices. Time fle<ible, R - " day per week, e<penses paid and training given B*BC&C- @S School /o+ernorH 9;3B%$":H TodayFs schools are increasingly independent, placing heavier responsibility on the governing body for budgeting, standard-setting and strategic decision making. The AovernorFs role is to be a Scritical friendS to the Gead Teacher, helping with overall management. /eetings are usually held in the evenings and only during term time. B*S.%/S &-0 C*%*" *2 1&R. 7 Canal #aintenance *cti+ities 5olunteer; 9;3B"32&:H The @asingstoke *anal Authority is looking for members of the community to volunteer some of their spare time to assist the *anal >angers with general light maintenance tasks. >anger led volunteer days will run every Tuesday starting on the "! Manuary 2!"2 between "!am and #pm. They will take place across all areas of the @asingstoke *anal on rotation in both the Surrey and Gampshire sections and will include tasks such as vegetation management, painting, clearing litter and controlling invasive plant species. This is your opportunity to get involved

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in your local community and make a real difference to the local environment, meet new people, be active, learn new skills and enEoy a day in beautiful surroundings. B0% , he *uto$oti+e .ndustry Charity 1R45olunteer &66icer *d$inistrator - This is an opportunity to give administrative assistance to a busy Human Resources department supporting four residential care centres and a day care centre within a national charity, and also includes providing support to the National Volunteers department. This role will give an individual an excellent insight into the wor ings of these departments including some assistance with pensions administration. B&&-S &% W100"S , S2RR07 C&2% 7 C&2%C." ".BR*R.0S HBooks on WheelsI +olunteerH to visit housebound clients to discuss their choice of reading.listening material, to select books etc. at your local library and to deliver these to clients on a regular basis. 4olunteers are recruited on behalf of Surrey *ounty *ouncil 9S**: by ;omenFs >oyal 4oluntary Service 9;>4S:. 5<perience in mi<ing with elderly.disabled people and an interest in reading is an advantage. Aeneral physical fitness and the use of a car is desirable. Fre7uency, days and times can be negotiated. ;oking.@yfleet..;est @yfleet.Bnaphill.

BR. .S1 10*R 3&2%'* .&% 3ur vision is of a world in which people do not die prematurely of heart disease. @GF0s aim is to achieve this through pioneering research, vital prevention activity and ensuring 7uality care and support for everyone living with heart disease. Public Speaker 9;3B"!23:H Dou will be part of a network of enthusiastic 4olunteer Speakers promoting our fundraising initiatives and telling others about the work of the charity inspiring them to get involved. 1eart 1elper 9;3B"!2#:H Geart helpers support the charity and could includeH @eing a local contact, for instance picking up donations or helping to promote the charity, collecting donations at a supermarket or on the street, volunteering at local fundraising events, helping with paperwork.research, getting involved in fundraising for Qational Geart /onth in February. Walk Co,ordinator 9;3B"!2&:H- 6dentifying walk9s: in your area that are suitable for the participants that you aim to recruit, conduct a risk assessment of the walk to ensure all walkers are safe and the environment is not adversely affected, advertise and publicise your @GF ;alk 9with the help and assistance from your @GF regional office:. >ecruit and register walkers and encourage sponsorship and fundraising. /anage the walk on the day to ensure all walkers are fully briefed on the route and other relevant details and that all volunteers understand their role. BR. .S1 10*R 3&2%'* .&% S1&P , W&-.%/ Shop 5olunteers 9;3B2: to assist in the day to day running of a busy charity shop Stock Roo$ *ssistants 9;3B": to assist in the stock room in ;oking charity shop. BR. .S1 "2%/ 3&2%'* .&% CBR0* 10 0*S7 W&-.%/D @reathe 5asy ;oking is a friendly, locally run support group for people with lung conditions who meet once a month for informative talks about living with their lung conditions or other local interests. They also meet up socially outside of the group for meals and outings throughout the year. /roup Support 5olunteer 9;3B%#%:H to help in the running of the group. This post would suit a candidate who is approachable, organised, resourceful, willing to get Fstuck inF and who can show empathy for people with a lung condition. BR. .S1 R0' CR&SS

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A volunteer-led, humanitarian organisation, that helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. 3ire and 0$ergency Support Ser+ice 9;3B&$3:; The Fire and 5mergency Support Service is a partnership with Surrey Fire and >escue Service that provides immediate postcrisis practical and emotional support to the victims of domestic fires, floods and similar Fire service related incidents. 6t is delivered 2#.% by specially trained >ed *ross volunteers oncall working on a rota basis. Dou decide when you want to be on-call. ;hen you get a call you need to get to leatherhead Fire Station within appro<imately 3! minutes. Dou will then have to go wherever the emergency is within Surrey. Support 6ro$ 1o$e 1ospital 5olunteers to compliment and enhance the care provided by statutory agencies to patients needing practical care or assistance at home, following discharge from hospital. Bey Tasks @ring a person home from hospital 4isit and keep a person company fro a few hours in their home Gelp with shopping, collecting prescription Assist people to regain their independence and confidence Collection Bo> Co,ordinator 9;3B""2!:H Dou will be responsible for distributing and collecting >ed *ross collection bo<es within your local area, maintaining regular contact with your collection bo< holders. 3undraiser coordinator 9;3B"3!3:H with an emphasis on the >ed *ross collecting week in /ay each year. Dou will coordinate the distribution of collecting tins and organise the flag day. *ommitment will be a few hours each week. 1o$e 6ro$ 1ospital 'ri+er 9;3B"3"&:H to make a difference by taking a person home from hospital and helping them settle in their accommodation, check heating and be able to make a cup of tea. BR. .S1 R&""0R SP&R S 30'0R* .&% PR4#arketing &66icer 9;3B""%!:H >esponsibility for developing and maintaining marketing strategies to meet agreed company obEectives. 6nitially a volunteer role for "!-hours per week, working from home and remotely. 5valuating customer research, market conditions, competitor data and implementing marketing plan alterations as needed and to oversee all marketing, advertising and promotional staff and activities. *d$inistrator 9;3B""%#:H 6nitially this Eob will be a volunteer role for "! hours a week, working from home and remotely. The Administrator manages all aspects of the Admin services and team and provides administrative support to various departments, dealing with the task of editing, typing, mailing and filing. &nline Store #anager 9;3B""%&:H 6nitially this role will be a volunteer role for "! hours a week, working from home and remotely. The 3nline Store /anager is responsible for website merchandising, sourcing and agreeing contracts with *53, and developing and maintaining an online store. They will need to keep abreast of all roller skating trends and own merchandising strategies. *d$inistration #anager 9;3B""%':H 6nitially this Eob will be a volunteer role for "! hours a week, working from home and remotely accessing the >oller1ome server. The Admin /anager manages all aspects of the Admin services and team and provides administrative support to various departments, dealing with the task of editing, typing, mailing and filing. They keep in account the documentation details and all information regarding product, sales. . &66icer Surrey 3ire 5olunteers 9;3B""%$:H 6nitially a volunteer role for "! hours a week working from home and remotely accessing the @>SF server. 6n charge of all the 6T needs within @>SF. /aintaining an inventory of advertisements and managing the ad server software. /aintaining these ads and setting parameters for them within the siteFs architecture. BR&&-"*%'S #2S02# Ste!ards at Brooklands 9;3B=3:H to staff all the e<hibition areas within the /useum, interacting with visitors, adding value to the visitor e<perience by offering information about the /useum. This also includes the @rooklands 2*oncorde 5<perience0. Specifically the Steward0s role on *oncorde will be hosting visitors through the aircraft with its e<hibition areas N audio visual facilities, its restored passenger cabin and flight deck etc.

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/uide : !eekends 9;3B=&:H helping in Ihands on e<hibitionJ talking to and assisting visitors. /uide : schools 9;3B=':H helping in interactive science e<hibition during visits by school parties, talking to schoolchildren. Also to look for volunteers willing to perform simple talks and demonstrations to groups of children. *cti+ity Roo$ *ssistant 9;3B23':H re7uired helping children between the ages of & to % years to build.construct models etc while they are waiting for their guide to take them for a ride on the enny Farthing. 4olunteers should be good communicators with both children and their adult helpers. Training will be given and applicants will be *>@ checked. B73"00 C&##2%. 7 *C .&% CB73"00 C*R0D 'ri+ers 9;3B&:H providing transport for elderly neighbours to the shops, doctors etc. @yfleet *are needs a volunteer to cover the mobile phone for 2 hours per fortnight. Phone Co+er 5olunteer 9;3B': covering the mobile phone for 2 hours per fortnight. Taking calls from elder neighbours needing taking to the shops, doctors etc. and allocating volunteer drivers to the elderly person. C1."'R0% C&2% 7 1&".'*7 32%' , *ll about -ids *cti+ity Break Residential 5olunteers C6i+e nights4si> daysD 9;3B$#3:H The volunteers0 role is to Eoin in with whatever fun and games the week may bringH to get wet, sing, dance, laugh, play games, stay awake, ride bikes, climb, swim and lots, lots more) Also, volunteers should be sensible and aware, help, listen, support, encourage and mediate. Dour Eob is to be there for the children if they need it ... or even if they don0t) To give encouragement and support to a child who has low self-esteem. To listen to a child who may be scared or homesick. To enter into the childFs world and be silly and have fun) To understand that, generally, the childFs behaviour is a direct result of the environment they have Eust left. That is, after all, why a child comes to **GF) 3ur breaks are designed with children in mind so don0t worry about the activities being too strenuous or challenging. ;e want you to have a positive e<perience on our @reaks) So please enEoy them) To be a **GF 4olunteer you mustH @e over "$ years old. Gowever, we welcome "'-"% year olds to work alongside other volunteers and learn the ropes. @e able to volunteer for ' consecutive days or a weekend, attend training and stay with us residentially. Gave completed a *riminal >ecords @ureau 9*>@: check and be able to provide two reference checks before you volunteer. 5nEoy working with children and have the energy, enthusiasm and empathy to work with children from underprivileged and disadvantaged backgrounds. Gopefully have fun, bring a smile and give the children a fantastic break 5<cellent training and support Weekend Break Residential 5olunteer C3riday to SundayD 9;3B$##:H The volunteers0 role is to Eoin in with whatever fun and games the week may bringH to get wet, sing, dance, laugh, play games, stay awake, ride bikes, climb, swim and lots, lots more) Also, volunteers should be sensible and aware, help, listen, support, encourage and mediate. @ut don0t panic T you won0t be alone. There will be a team leader and other volunteers helping and supporting your efforts. Dour Eob is to be there for the children if they need it ... or even if they don0t) To give encouragement and support to a child who has low self-esteem. To listen to a child who may be scared or homesick. To enter into the childFs world and be silly and have fun) To understand that, generally, the childFs behaviour is a direct result of the environment they have Eust left. That is, after all, why a child comes to **GF) 3ur breaks are designed with children in mind so don0t worry about the activities being too strenuous or challenging. ;e want you to have a positive e<perience on our @reaks) So please enEoy them) 10 C"2B * &"' W&-.%/

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7outh Club "eaders , A small community run youth group catering for young people age "" ? "% meeting on ;ednesday 5vening '.3! - =."&. ;e are looking for reliable, enthusiastic volunteers who young at heart, or body, who will be willing to give up their time to supervise young people, work in the tuck shop and help with administrative tasks on the night. Qo e<perience is necessary as it is a 2learn on the Eob0 opportunity. This is a fulfilling and worthwhile position and you will probably get out a lot more than you imagine working with enthusiastic and sometimes challenging young people. ;e take the young people on trips and would also welcome help during these events. *cti+e *ssistance - The *lub at 3ld ;oking *omminity *entre needs an energetic and enthusiastic person to help organise active games on ;ednesday evenings with some boisterous young people = - "% years either in a large hall or outside if the weather is fine. 6n wetter weather we have a pool table and table-tennis as well as a tuck shop for the young people, and welcome anyone who can motivate the more energetic young people with fresh ideas. Cra6t *cti+ity &rganiser , ;e need an enthusiastic artistic person to help organise craft activities on ;ednesday evenings with our young people = - "% years, some of whom have special needs. ;e have a large range of materials and space as well as a kitchen for any cooking proEects. ;e would welcome anyone who can inspire our young people with fresh ideas. 7outh Club Co$$ittee #e$ber , The *lub at 3ld ;oking *ommunity *entre needs a literate and numerate person to Eoin the management committee of the club. 1o you have a little time to help with admin tasks such as applying for grants, volunteer recruitment and coordinating the club volunteerFs rotaU

C&B1*# "&%'&% B2S #2S02# #useu$ Ste!ard J /uide , involved in face to face contract with the public, welcoming and receiving them to the 8ondon @us /useum, stewarding, guiding and advising them about the e<hibits on display. Dou will also have the opportunity to answer en7uiries about the /useum and its events over the telephone and in person. Dou may have the opportunity to assist in administration tasks in the /useumFs office. Dou may be asked to fulfil a similar role elsewhere on the @rooklands /useum site. C&##2%. 7 32R%. 2R0 PR&80C , W&-.%/ 'ri+er4!arehouseperson 9;3B3=&:H needed to load and drive van appro<. #! miles per day. Qeed clean, full driving licence, must be able to lift furniture. /onday to Friday. Shop 5olunteers 9;3B&=':H wanted /onday - Saturday between =.3!-&.3!pm to help with referrals and the general public choose furniture and other household items from our shop.warehouse. Warehouseperson 9;3B '&3: needed to work in the warehouse lifting and moving household items that are donated by the community. /onday - Saturday =.3! ? &.3!. *!areness4Pro$otion *d+isor 9;3B'&#:H needed to raise awareness of the furniture proEect by delivering presentations to housing associations and other similar proEects. 3urniture Restoration C!ood4upholsteryD 9;3B%2$:; The charity was set up 2! years ago. 6ts aims are to re-use furniture and other household items to people in the local community. ;e have a vast array of interesting and collectible items. Someone with skills in woodwork or upholstery would be ideal. ;e have a fully e7uipped workshop to help renovate donated furniture. Tasks may includeH repairing chairs and tables and restoring anti7uities. 5<perience is welcomed, but there is full training available if you have an interest and are willing to learn. *d$inistration Support 9;3B 3=': , 4olunteer needed to carry out general office duties including data input, invoicing and filing for a few hours per week - /on, Tues, ;ed or Thurs between =.3! am - & pm. Puality management procedures e<perience would be helpful. C&##2%. 7 S2PP&R 5&"2% 00RS , Retired and Senior 5olunteer Progra$$e 5olunteer &rganiserH >S4 encourages people aged &! and over who have time and energy to spare to become involved as volunteers in their local community. ;e operate nationwide and have "&,!!! volunteers involved in educational, environmental, community care and health proEects.

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/ost of our proEects and activities are developed and run by 4olunteer 3rganisers - people who are volunteers themselves and take on responsibility for leading proEects. 4olunteer 3rganisers develop proEects according to their skills N interests and the needs in their local community - and they find other local people in their area to Eoin them as volunteers. Dou might want to find people to help children with reading in local schools, arrange outings for housebound older people, drive people to medical appointments, clear up a local canal or open space, set up knitting groups in residential homes - the list is endless) As an 3rganiser and member of >S4 you will receive training and ongoing support from >S4 , help with fundraising and publicity to get your proEect going, and access to a friendly network of like-minded people across the CB with whom you can share your e<periences and ideas as a 4olunteer 3rganiser. 6t really is a valuable way to use your skills and life e<perience. C&##2%. 7 R*%SP&R " ' CWokingD CW&-B9FD 5olunteer 'ri+ers in the ;oking area to drive ;*T vehicles to /61AS standards, carrying out daily checks on vehicles and other related e7uipment in order to ensure that the highest standards are maintained, operating a two-way radio in order to communicate with office staff, maintaining accurate vehicle log sheets 9including records of money received from passengers: and other relevant paperwork and handing over documentation and money received to office staff at the end of the day. 4olunteers will need to enEoy working with people and have a helpful and sympathetic manner, have a cheerful disposition and a sense of humour. They will also need a fle<ible approach to work, possess e<perience of handling cash and have a desire to be part of a team who wish to promote our service and achieve e<cellence for our users. For successful applicants H A medical e<amination will be re7uired prior to driving passenger vehicles, a short Fon the roadF driving assessment will be undertaken and >eferences and a *riminal >ecords @ureau disclosure will be re7uired. C&%920S *R 5olunteers 1elper - *on7uest Art is a class for physically disabled people. ;e meet every ;ednesday afternoon, we need a driver to collect some of the artists. 6 encourage the members to watercolour paint. 6t is a very informal with no instructions given. /embers are encourages to develop their own way. The club is on a ;ednesday from ".3!pm ? #.!!pm C&% *C 10 0"'0R"7 CW&-.%/D /roup Coordinators - *oordinators ensure everything runs smoothly each month. *oordinators are also often volunteer drivers too. *oordinators organise the monthly group outings by liaising with the hosts and drivers so that everyone is clear about the time, date and place. After the drivers have been called by the coordinator, they in turn contact the older guest.s. Support and advice for the coordinators is readily available from Gead 3ffice or the regional 1evelopment 3fficer, if re7uired. ;e ask all group coordinators for two references and we also take out a 1@S check before you start as a volunteer. The coordinators role is very important, but it only takes a little e<tra regular commitment each month in addition to the outing. There are up to "& older guests and volunteers relying on you) 6t is the coordinators Eob to be organised and keep everyone informed. ea Party 1ost - Gost provide a warm welcome and a simple afternoon tea lasting between two to three hours for si< to nine older guests and their drivers 9three to five drivers:. 3ften host involve family and friends and two or three generations Eoin in. >e7uirementsH The only essentials are a big tea pot, a downstairs toilet and easy access to your house 9e.g. not to many steps to your front door: Dour commitmentH ;e ask hosts to commit to one or two tea parties a year - more if they want. The volunteer coordinator will call to check dates and other arrangements and nearer the time will confirm how many guest to e<pect. C&R%0R1&2S0

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'epression Support /roup 3acilitator 9;3B&$#:H Facilitators at the 1epression Support groups usually attend every week. The wellbeing group is term-time only, the other groups continue to run during the school holidays. For the evening groups, we operate a rota, which usually means a time commitment of around twice a month, all year round. ;e aim to have two facilitators at every meeting. To help the group run smoothly. Bey Activities Auiding the group discussion so that people feel safe by timekeeping, for e<ample we have 3! minutes left and invite another to speak, or summarising and then moving the conversation onto another topic, or ask a lightening 7uestion eg ask everyone to share one thing that helps them rela< or one tip for coping with life or one helpful thing someone has said to them etc. Qoting anyone who looks uncomfortable and either check 3B at the end or, if it is possible in your group suggest that they are called during the week. To uphold the Aroup values 9see below: Qot getting drawn into a one to one situation with any person Showing that the person has been heard, using body language, active listening skills, paraphrasing etc. Acknowledging the feelings being e<pressed and reassure, for e<ample it is ok to cry. oint out any positive aspects.feelings.achievements that the person may not be giving themselves credit for. 3pening up the discussion to others Signposting and encouragement towards other resources. 4olunteers will be re7uired to keep brief notes of the session ie *hristian names of those present, any follow up for the 1epression Support ;orker. 6t is important that these notes should be as impersonal as possible, and should not use names. 6f there is any concern about a group member, please circle the dsw follow up section of the form and the depression support worker will make contact with the facilitator.s as soon as possible after the meeting. Walk "eader 9;3B=2':H Dou will lead a small group of walkers on a walk of about an hour around ;oking. *urrently walks leave from the 8ightbo< on a ;ednesday morning but will hopefully e<pand to other times and starting points. CR2S0 B0R0*50#0% C*R0 3undraising Co$$ittee #e$ber 9;3B"%3:H to serve on the fundraising committee and help raise much needed funds to support their bereavement care programme for members of the public, including children. Berea+e$ent counsellors needed. Training takes place at Ashford Gospital and starts Manuary "","$, 2& Feb &, "& 2', /arch "& N 22.9Saturdays full days: The course costs O3!!. '0BR* C1*R. 7 S1&P -%*P1."". Shop Worker 9;3B2#=:H 15@>A is a charity raising funds for people with a genetic skin disease. Their shop in Bnaphill is looking for volunteers to serve in the shop and sort clothes. Crgent re7uest for Bnaphill shop Tuesday "-#pm, Fridays am and pm and all day Saturday. '.&C0S0 &3 /2."'3&R' Be6riender : 3a$ily and 5ulnerable *dults : A befriender0s involvement is best every other weekH not over-involved in the person, but there as a help and guide. 6t is important to help the person to engage with others in their community, to make friends through outside activities, whether through the church or not. All befrienders do the same training which takes place over three separate days. 5olunteer 'ri+er : 1o$elessness Pre+ention Ser+ice , 4olunteer drivers will assist housing specialist workers to provide transport for young people to get them to housing

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appointments and.or emergency accommodation. The role re7uires some on-call and occasional out of hours working. 3wn transport is re7uired but e<penses are paid. /eneric 3a$ily Support 5olunteer , The volunteer will work with the young person and family regarding parenting issues, help with budgets, etc. 6t is family focussed and the volunteer will report back to a Social ;orker - they are the eyes and ears of the family situation. Some group work and some individual work will be re7uired with a minimum of 2 hours per week, including some out of hours working on occasion. Ser+ice 'eli+ery Support 5olunteer at 1o$elessness Pre+ention Ser+ice , To work alongside the Gomelessness revention Service administrator and panel co-ordinator to assist in client facing activities and help co-ordinate the administration for the # supported housing panel meetings that occur every ' weeks. >e7uired for # hours per week, during office hours /onday to Friday '.S*B.". 7 C1*""0%/0RS *d$inistration 3undraisingH A volunteer fundraiser is needed to help with administration and proEects in the charityFs head office. *onfidence on the computer is essential and volunteer must be able to do " day.week or # hours min. >elevant training will be provided. 7outh Play Workers 9;3B&"%:H for Saturdays and holiday schemes run at various venues throughout Surrey. Applicants should be enthusiastic and energetic with an interest in working with disabled children. Qeed to commit for at least ' months either 3-# Saturdays per month and.or during school holidays or at least 3 hours per week for the after school club in Auildford. /arshals are needed to support this event by setting up, handing out race numbers, giving out water and timing chips, pointing people in the right direction and cheer on the runners) #inibuses 'ri+ers 9;3B"2$2:H For pick up from local schools to the after school activity clubs. 9;ithout this valuable service the children many disabled children would not be able to attend our service.: The right people would need to have a clean licence, been driving over 2 years and be over the age of 2&. 6deally the person will have a 1" on their licence but this is not essential as we will pay for training for a certificate to drive our buses 9not 1" certificate - one for smaller buses: 0.-&% 3a$ily Progra$$e Support 9;3B"3'=:H To help at *onnect Families *ourse, a course aimed at families resident in ;oking with young people aged "#-"' and is designed to strengthen family relationships. This is done by helping young people to understand and deal with the stresses both they and their parents face and shows how we can appreciate one another and encourage good behavior. ;e e<plore ways of dealing with peer pressure and protecting against substance misuse. This is a rela<ed course with an informal session at the end of each week where snacks and drinks are served and parents are invited to Eoin. The course runs on one evening per week. 0P."0PS7 *C .&% Co$$unity 3undraising *ssistants 9;3B"3##:H 5pilepsy ActionFs brand new *ommunity Fundraising team is looking for volunteers in Bent N Surrey This is a new opportunity to support the CBFs leading epilepsy charity. ;e need your help with everything from events and street collections to involving your company, friends or community group. Dou can also get involved in our Qational Tea @reak and 1oodle 1ay. Fundraising is fun and rewarding and we will support you all the way. Wonga Walk Coordinator 9;3B"3&3:H ;ant to step out to help the '!!,!!! people living with epilepsy in the CB todayU ;eFre looking for enthusiastic volunteers to organise a sponsored ;onga ;alk in their local area. ;onga ;alks can take place at any time throughout the year, and your walk can be as big or a small as you like. Dou can organise a long distance hike in the countryside, a sponsored dog walk, an urban midnight walk, or even a tots toddle. Any funds you raise will be vital in helping us continue to support people living with epilepsy. Dour brand new local *ommunity Fundraiser will provide advice, support, and ideas to make your event a success, and as the organiser you will receive a fundraising pack includingH

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osters Sponsor forms *ertificates 3ne free 5pilepsy Action T-shirt for each registered walk >egular newsletters 3pportunity to advertise your walk on our website 5<clusive access to our 5pilepsy A*T63Q heroes group FThank youF certificate to display how much youFve raised

This is a great opportunity to support the CBFs leading epilepsy charity. So put those walking shoes on and Eoin hundreds of people across the CB stepping towards a better understanding of epilepsy. Co$$unity /roup Coordinator 9;3B"3&#:H *ould you start a fundraising groupU Starting your own group isnFt as scary as it sounds) As the group founder youFll need to bring together a group of fundraisers. These can be your friends, family and colleagues. So it might be much simpler than you think) Dou will then organise the group to get together - either in person, by phone or over the internet - to discuss ideas and make plans. All members of the group are welcome to get in touch with us, but as the leader you will be the main contact for information. ;hat support will you getU ;ell that all depends on what you need) 6f you feel confident to move ahead with your own ideas, weFre here for you to run your ideas and plans past. @ut if you feel you want more involvement, we can do that too. 5veryoneFs different, and weFll work with you to suit what works best for you. Must to give you an idea, events can be anything that interests to you) This could be a coffee morning, sponsored walk, summer fete, *hristmas fayre, a pamper night or even a ball. ;hether youFd like to get involved or Eust find out more, weFd love to hear from you) Co$$unity 3undraising *ssistants 9;3B"3##:H 5pilepsy ActionFs brand new *ommunity Fundraising team is looking for volunteers in Bent N Surrey. This is a new opportunity to support the CBFs leading epilepsy charity. ;e need your help with everything from events and street collections to involving your company, friends or community group. Dou can also get involved in our Qational Tea @reak and 1oodle 1ay. Fundraising is fun and rewarding and we will support you all the way. Collection and 0+ents Support 5olunteer 9;3B"3&&:H *an you spare a few hours every now and again to make a massive difference to people with epilepsyU 6f so, Eoining our collectors and event support team could be for you) ;eFre looking for people or groups who can give us a few hours of their time to support our events and collections. This could a bucket collection in a supermarket or a football stadium, helping at a coffee morning, or marshalling at a sponsored walk. Dou can tell us when you would like to volunteer, and when we have something happening in your area weFll get in touch and invite you along. ;e generally ask you to Eoin us for three hours at a time, but thereFs no obligation to say yes. This is an easy, stress-free way to get involved with fundraising) 0PW&R 1 C1&.R Re6resh$ent 1elper 9;3B"!%%:H 5pworth *hoir is a friendly local choir that sings to raise money for local charities. 6t rehearses on ;ednesdays through the year with a si< week break in the summer. ;e aim to serve tea, coffee and biscuits at the interval when people can chat and socialise. ;e are looking for volunteers to work alternate weeks in pairs in the e<cellently e7uipped kitchen facility in the *hurch hall, where you can also hear the *hoir rehearse while preparing and tidying away. 3*#."7 ".%0 S2RR07 rustees - Family8ine seeks to recruit two trustees and welcomes interest from anyone with a range of life skills and an enthusiasm that will benefit the charity. revious e<perience as a trustee is unnecessary, as induction and training can be offered, if needed. Two references are re7uired and, depending on the role, a *>@ check may be necessary. 5ach trustee contributes through their differing life skills and e<perience. Some of our trustees are retired but active in the community, others are in employment, with busy family

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lives. At times throughout the year our trustees are e<pected to assist with fund raising, public awareness opportunities and representing the charity at local events. 1elpline 5olunteers 9;3B2!':H to answer calls from parents and other family members of all ages who may have a variety of problems, concerns or sometimes Eust need to talk. >e7uired in 1orking GP or working from home. Dou will have parenting e<perience, be open minded, non-Eudgemental and a good listener. Full training given. Times e<tremely fle<ible, weekdays and weekends from "!.!!am - "!.!!pm. There is a particular need for volunteers 2pm - &pm and &pm - $pm on Saturdays. "ead *d$inistrati+e 5olunteer 9;3B'#!:H Family8ine seeks to recruit a volunteer capable of leading, organising and mailing the charity0s posters and leaflets to a wide range of schools, colleges and both voluntary and statutory agencies in Surrey, Susse< and south 8ondon @oroughs. The office is situated in 8eatherhead so own transport would be re7uired. This is an administrative role well-suited to someone with good organisational and computer skills. 3&S 0R.%/ 0*# : S2RR07 C&2% 7 C&2%C." 3oster carers for the children who are Ilooked afterJ by the county council. 9The term Flooked afterF refers to children who are under "$ and have been provided with care and accommodation by childrenFs services.: A large number of the children who we deal with will have a history of physical, se<ual or emotional abuse. Some may have suffered the death of a parent, or have parents who are too ill to care for them. 3thers may have disabilities and many different needs. 3R.0%'S &3 10 0"'0R"7 elebe6riending. 9;3B$=3:H 3ur Telebefriending Service creates befriending relationships on the phone between volunteers and isolated older people. Dou will need to be a good listener, friendly, patient and enEoy talking on the telephoneU ;e will ask you to phone " - 3 older people in 5ngland or ;ales, to reduce their feelings of isolation and loneliness and enhance their contact with the outside world. Dou will call on a regular basis and build up firm friendships over time, on the phone. Dou will call an older person at least twice a month for up to half an hour. The calls will be made from your own home or place of work, in line with 5mployer Supported 4olunteer Schemes. ;e will provide full training, offer regular social events and reimburse e<penses. 3R.0%'S &3 10 0"'0R"7 CBernard Sunley %ursing 1o$eD 5isitor to ResidentH 4isiting the residents to take them for walks around the garden or simply Eust pop in for coffee and a chat. Aood communication skills are essential and must be 5nglish speaking. 3R.0%'S &3 W&-.%/ P*"*C0 *ssisting !ith the Woodland #aintenance , ;orking in a Ga+el *oppice with a small group of volunteers. Aeneral woodland maintenance. /.R"/2.'.%/ 2.-. /uide "eader; Auiders are needed to help out with >ainbows, @rownies and Auides in the ;oking area 9including *hobham and @yfleet:. Dou would work with 7ualified Auiders to help run sessions on a weekly basis during term time. /&'*"#.%/ &/0 10R C&##2%. 7 .% 0R0S C&#P*%7 5isitor .n6or$ation Centre 1elper 9;3B"33=:H An opportunity e<ists to assist in staffing AodalmingFs first ever 4isitor 6nformation *entre situated within the Aodalming museum near to the epperpot in Aodalming. The 46* offers information onH Accommodation Town events, markets and festivals

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*ountryside and walking Travel information, maps, visitor guides laces to eat and drink Shopping Town trails *ommunity information, 9Schools, local facilities etc.: and the Qew >esidentFs ;elcome ack Attractions

Tasks include assisting visitors in their 7uest for visitor information, ensuring leaflets and displays are kept up to date and resourcing and updating the visitor information folder.The 46* is open during museum opening times from Tuesday to SaturdayH "!am to &pm in summer 9April - 3ctober: "!am to #pm in winter 9Qovember - /arch: The volunteering opportunity is very fle<ible and we are hoping to staff the 46* on a regular basis. Dou can choose to do as many or as few hours as you would like to. 6f you would like the opportunity to help your community, have an interest in local events and places and would like to help in an interesting environment we would be delighted to hear from you /&"'SW&R 1 C*R0 'ri+ersH for a neighbourhood care scheme in the Aoldsworth area, helping transporting local neighbours to the dentist, hospital, shopping etc. elephone 5olunteersH covering the telephone one day a month or fortnight. Taking calls from elder neighbours needing taking to the shops, doctors etc. and allocating volunteer drivers to the elderly person. This is ideal for volunteers who would like to remain fle<ible. /&"'SW&R 1 P*R- C&##2%. 7 C0% R0 Co$$unity *ssociation #e$bersH Aoldsworth ark *ommunity Association need general volunteers to help with organising and running events. 8ocal residents preferred. The association meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at %.3!pm. They also produce a monthly newsletter. /2.'0 *SS&C.* .&% CBy6leet, West By6leet *nd Sheer!aterD Bro!nieGs 1elpers , By6leet Pri$ary School; Gelper for @rownies re7uire for /onday 5vening &.3! to %.3!pm helping at a brownies evening /irl /uide 1elpersH ;e are really looking for a Auider to run the Auide unit and one or two helpers to help her. All the e7uipment is still available at the hall and the new leader could pick the evening she wants to run the unit subEect to booking with the school. There would be lots of help from other guiders to ensure the success of the unit but none of us have time to run it fully ourselves as we all run other units already. /2.'0 '&/ 3&R 10 B".%' *SS&C.* .&% CWoking J 'istrict BranchD Collector 9;3B2'=:H collecting for guide dogs "-2 days per month for an hour or 2 each time in the @orough of ;oking 1*RR7 0'W*R'S 10*".%/ S*%C 2*R7 *d$inistrator , /rant J rust 3und *pplication 9;3B""3$:H The obEective of the role is to increase the opportunity for The Sanctuary to secure funding from Arant N Trust sources for specific proEects and purposes, in order to maintain the growth and future sustainability of the charity. The 4olunteer will be re7uired to carry out the following as the role holderH Administration, Application rocessing, and romotion N 5ducation. The role could however be carried out remotely for some of the time if the volunteer has access to a *, the internet and a telephone at a secure home or office environment. 2 half days or " whole day per week Receptionist Weekend 9;3B""3$:H 5nsuring that the SanctuaryFs Gealing reception area remains a calm, neat and pleasant environment for our visitors. roviding our visitors with information on the SanctuaryFs facilities and refreshments and answering any 7uestions they may have.

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@ooking contact healing appointments, ensuring that visitors and healers complete the healing appointment forms, and entering the data onto the SanctuaryFs database of patients. Serving visitors who wish to purchase items from the SanctuaryFs gift shop, maintaining appropriate records of sales, and handling cash and debit . credit card transactions. 5nsuring that all visitors to the Gealing Sanctuary have left the premises at closing time, securing any donations . sales takings. 5nsuring that any problems or difficulties that arise are anticipated 9if possible: and addressed 7uickly and sensitively. *ontacting the Gealing Services /anager and . or the 3perations /anager in case of emergency.

10*'W*7 S2RR07 C/uild6ordD G5A1;AD Surrey supports people with head inEuries, their families and carers and promotes understanding of the implications of head inEury through-out Surrey. Be6riender 9;3B$!3:H Spending time talking to someone who has had a brain inEury and encouraging them to get out and about by taking part in leisure activities. This could be going for a coffee, to the cinema, to a football match or playing s7uash. Resource Centre 5olunteers 9;3B=3$:H are needed to work with members doing a variety of activities including writing, computer skills, art etc. /embers have all suffered brain inEury and the activities take place in small groups each day Tuesday to Thursday "!-#pm. 10"P 3&R 10R&0S CSurrey /roupD 0+ent 6undraising *ssistant 9;3B="2:H Gelp for Geroes run different types of Fundraising activities and people can do anything that is legal, a sponsored parachute Eump, dinner party, run a marathon, swim the channel, give a dayFs pay, shave your head, we donFt mind, as long as its legal, fun and you donate the proceeds to Gelp for Geroes) As an event fundraising assistant you could be asked to help out in all sorts of ways by attending event, selling merchandise, supporting volunteers fundraising activities or Eust help when needed.

1# PR.S&% S0R5.C0 Prison 5isitor; As a prison visitor you would provide prisoners from across the country with support and friendship, irrespective of race and belief and usually to those with few relatives and friends. Dou will be independent from the prison. rison visitors also play an important part in maintaining links with the local community and the prisons. 3n average one visit per fortnight. 1&#0,S *R W&-.%/ This organisation provides help and support to young families under stress and currently re7uires family visiting volunteers to visit and support families with children under & who are e<periencing difficulties. rustees , ;e are looking for a trustee to Eoin our lively, friendly team of seven specifically to support a paid member of staff to research funding opportunities with trusts, foundations and local companies. The volunteer can work in the office or from home, liaising with the staff team and other trustees and reporting to the bi monthly Trustee /eetings. An interest in supporting children and families as an interest in fund-raising is essential. 3riends o6 1o$e Start - 4olunteers will have the opportunity to Eoin and get to know a group of volunteers who meet regularly and who are committed to supporting our *harity. ;e are looking for volunteers to Eoin our Friends Aroup to assist with organising fund raising events to raise money and the profile of Gome Start ;oking. ;e arranged a very successful *hinese evening in February and a @ollywood evening is in hand. Friends would also help at events such as arty in the ark, staffing an information stall. Qew ideas and suggestions would be welcome.

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1o$e,5isiting 5olunteers 9;3B2%:H 4olunteers are prepared for the role through a preparatory training course and ongoing training and support is provided by staff on a regular basis. 4olunteers are carefully matched with a family and visit weekly for around 2-3 hours. The aim is to help families find their feet, gain confidence and become the parents they want to be. /CST GA45 A>5QTA8 5V 5>65Q*5. #anage$ent Co$$ittee #e$ber C rusteeD responsible 6or 6undraising4PR 9;3B$!#:H Gome-Start ;oking is seeking to recruit a Trustee to be responsible for Fundraising and >. 1uties will include the followingH 1eveloping new and imaginative fundraising activities ? often events based 8inking with media to promote and advertise forthcoming events @uilding and maintaining long-term fundraising relationships via churches and other organisations 3rganising traditional fundraising activities in line with Gome-Start CB 6ncreasing funds through researching and targeting charitable trusts >aising awareness of the charity at a 83*A8 level rustee C6unding researchD needed to work alongside the member of staff responsible for fundraising from trusts and foundations to research funding opportunities suitable for our organisation. 4olunteer could work from home or in the office. rustee needed to Eoin our lively, friendly team of seven. ;e meet once every two months on a weekday morning and for an AA/ in September. Trustees also take part in sub committees, currently personnel, fundraising, volunteer training, strategic.business planning, which meet on an ad hoc basis as necessary. 1&RS0"" 5.""*/0 *3 0R SC1&&" C"2B 5olunteer play !orkers , re7uired to promote learning through play to children aged between & and "" years. Team work needed, one or more weekdays during school term, time from 2.3! to '.!!. 6t would be preferable but not essential for you to have a 1@S. 1&RS0"" C*R0 A neighbourhood care scheme offer a helping hand for residents of Gorsell, young or old, who find everyday tasks difficult 'ri+ers 9;3B2$:H to help neighbours with transport for shopping, home and hospital visits, befriending and covering the telephone. The hours and days are fle<ible. 1&RS0"" C&##&% PR0S0R5* .&% S&C.0 7 The Society is responsible for maintaining and preserving both Gorsell and yrford *ommons for the benefit of the natural flora and fauna and the general public for recreational purposes. 0n+iron$ental 5olunteersH The society re7uires volunteers to help with scrub clearance one Sunday per month 9September to /arch "!am to "pm: 1&S 2G3ST offers international students, over the age of "$, studying at all levels in the CB a day or weekend visit to a @ritish family. ;e work with more than "!! subscribing institutions, many of whom pay in full for our student0s visit. ;e have a network of about #! regional organisers nationwide, each of whom manages between 2!-$! host families. 3ur small staff co-ordinates the application process for about 3!!! applications per year and manages our relationships with subscribing institutions and other stakeholders. ;e have an active @oard of Aovernors of = people and sub committees for income generations and personnel. 1osts 9;3B&!':H invite an international student to visit for a day or weekend over *hristmas, 5aster or Qew Dear. The student will be studying in the CB at Cniversity or *ollege and will be over "$ years old. The hosts and the students are FmatchedF based on mutual interests by the local regional organiser who gives full support. Gosts can invite students occasionally, for instance Eust at *hristmas, or fre7uently to suit their lifestyle. Gosts can ask to be matched with students from places that interest them or have a range of students from many lands. Gosts can opt to have a single visitor or friends travelling together or couples or families, to suit them.

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.C*% , #0* 1 SC1&&" "unchti$e Play4Support Workers; to volunteer with children aged &-"" with severe speech, language and communication disabilities. Dou would support them during lunchtimes between "2.!! and "#.!!. /arden 1elper; ;e need someone to help in the school garden on a regular basis to help keep it tidy and help with planting etc. Gours to suit .%'0P0%'0% #&%. &R.%/ B&*R'S C.#BD Board #e$ber 9;3B==#:H The 6ndependent /onitoring @oard at G/ rison *oldingley 9nr @isley, ;oking: is looking to recruit new members. @oard members monitor the day-to-day life in a particular prison. They visit the establishment on a regular basis, often unannounced, and talk to the prisoners and staff.

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Buddy Cin childrenGs grie6 support groupsD - Dou will be re7uired to help the group leaders carry out various activities which encourage memories of the person who has died. To take part in activities such as Salt Mars, /emory bo<es, candle lit ceremony, @alloon release, *lay anger wall etc. #ac$illan 5olunteer , To provide support to families who have a family member with a life limiting illness and act as advocates and befrienders to the children and young people of the family and help support the person with the illness. Assist team members in their duties as well as helping to fundraise and promote this new service in Surrey. A fle<ible time commitment - you will be called upon at various times to visit families as and when re7uired. 8./S*W4Woking 5ineyard Church Sorter 9;3B"!#=:H ;orking with a vibrant group of volunteers during the Migsaw sessions. Gelping to sort clothes and toys /ondays =.!! ? "2.!!. 8&.% 0'2C* .&% R2S , *$bassador 9;3B=22:H 3ur aim is to provide grants for the education of children who have suffered trauma, tragedy or neglect and to support those children through either boarding or day school provision and provide assistance with the costs of such education. As an ambassador you will work with 8ocal Authorities to seek funding and support for the programme and help educate staff, parents N children about the @ 4* programme. -07R.%/ ".5.%/ S2PP&R %0 W&R-S Co$$unity "i+ing 5olunteer; ;e are looking for fle<ibility, enthusiasm, a common sense approach, an understanding of the needs of vulnerable adults, e<perience in a relevant area. ;e offer free accommodation - a shared 2 bedroom flat and e<cellent training. -%*P1."" C*B.% 7&2 1 C"2B *cti+ities &66icer 9;3B $&=:H To plan a programme of session activities for the *lub, including organising materials and checking compliance, to ensure that session resources are well maintained. The *lub is a free drop-in youth club for young people aged ""-"%. Gours to suit.work from home. 3undraising &66icer 9;3B""23:H To organise fundraising for the *lub by liaising with potential sponsors, submitting grant applications and organising fundraising events, liaising closely with the Finance 3fficer. Gours to suit.work from home. Ca6K &66icer 9;3B""2#:H To run a small cafe.tuck shop during youth club sessionH keeping records, maintain stock and provide an up-to-date price list. To promote healthy eating, Fairtrade, fruit and help develop hot meals. /onday evenings. Publicity &66icer 9;3B "3%':H To publicise the *lub and its activities by producing posters and other material for the village and local schools, in order to help recruit members and volunteers, to maintain the *abin website and social media. Gours to suit.work from home. Gours to suit.work from home

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C7outh WorkerD 5olunteer. 9;3B$&%: To help run club sessions at the 4yne *ommunity *entre. This will involve setting up, organising activities and ensuring the general wellbeing of everybody attending the drop-in. 5nthusiasm to engage with young people and a commitment to provide a safe and supportive environment. /onday evenings. #eetings &66icer CSecretaryD 9;3B"###: To organise monthly committee meetings and the Annual Aeneral /eeting 9AA/:, to circulate an agenda and take minutes. Sa6eguarding &66icer 9;3B "##': To help run youth club sessions at the 4yne *ommunity *entre in Bnaphill, to maintain a record of /embership and arental *onsent forms and provide an up-to-date sign-in sheet, to maintain the Gealth N Safety olicy. /onday N Thursday evening. Recruit$ent &66icer 9;3B"##%: To recruit new volunteers by liaising with relevant organisations and working with the publicity officer to promote opportunities. This will involve arranging induction sessions, 1@S checks and following up references and maintaining an up-to-date register of volunteers. raining and Borough "iaison &66icer 9;3B"##$: To liaise with appropriate bodies about potential training opportunities and arrange an annual event for volunteers. 7outh 0ngage$ent &66icer 9;3B"##=: To help run youth club sessions at the 4yne *ommunity *entre in Bnaphill and facilitate young peopleFs input into the club, especially with regard to activities 9ideally by establishing a youth council:. -%*P1."" C*R0 BQA G688 *A>5 is a Sgood neighbour schemeS offering a helping hand to residents of Bnaphill - young or old - who may find everyday tasks difficult. ;e aim to bridge the gaps in e<isting services, to lend a hand when family and friends or other agencies are not able to help, to assist but not to replace them. /ood %eighbour 9;3B"#3: to help with shopping, driving, home visits and for covering the telephone. The hours and days are fle<ible. "*-05.0W C&##2%. 7 *C .&% 8*AA is a small successful community led organisation tackling the issues facing people living in pockets of disadvantage in affluent areas and is looking to both consolidate and e<pand its activities. 7outh Worker Syth!ood 7outh Co$$ittee 9;3B&=#:H for young people 9"# ? "$ years: runs on a Friday night '.3! to "!pm providing a range of activities and trips out living on 8akeview 5state in ;oking. Trips might include bowling, ice skating, paintball and there are plans to set up a motorbike workshop on the estate and a football team to play in the local league. 7outh Worker 6or "yn> 7outh Club 9;3B&=&:H 9"" ? "# years:, Thursday nights '.3! to =.3!pm. Dou will get involved helping lead and facilitate the activities, set up play e7uipment and put this away after each session with the help of the e<isting team. A lively, friendly volunteering e<perience. Travel e<penses and some training in youth work related subEects are offered. 7outh Workers CBusy BeeD 9;3B$22:H for our friendly, fun-loving group consisting of children between the ages of % - "". 3ur group loves to e<press their creative skills in a variety of different ways. ;e are looking for enthusiastic people with a bright and positive attitude to help encourage our children to work together, lead, and interact with the children, to facilitate all activities. ;e welcome volunteers to help guide and develop our kids to their full potential. A *>@ check will be re7uired. 7outh Workers 9;3B$$%:H ;e are looking for Douth ;orkers to help run our sessions for our friendly group of young people between the ages of ""-"% years of age. %-= pm Thursday evening. 4olunteers will be encouraged to bring and implement new ideas for activities, days out etc. ;e are looking for enthusiastic people with a bright and positive attitude to encourage and interact with the young people from and around the 8akeview area. "02-*0#.* C*R0 S&C.0 7 The 8eukaemia *are Society provides vital care and support to all those whose lives are affected by 8eukaemia and the allied blood disorders. Co$$unity 3undraising40+ents 5olunteers 9;3B2==:H Assisting with all aspects of the charities fundraising activities i.e. coffee mornings, etc

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Charitable Collector 9;3B$'":H To carry out voluntary charitable collections at various locations throughout the year, ensuring effective communication with fellow voluntary collectors and Gead 3ffice staff and raising awareness of 8eukaemia *A>5Fs work and services, by communicating effectively with the general public. ".30W&R-S Receptionist4*d$inistrator - Aeneral reception work and basic administration. Training will be provided and volunteer will need to commit to at least 2 days per week between =am and 3pm. ".%-*B"0 Aive support to people with a learning disability to build an enhanced 7uality of life through sport and social activities in the community. 3ur 4ision is to empower members of all ages and abilities to make choices, develop independence and achieve their full potential. Support !orkers - 'isco %ights; assisting a group of 9mainly: young adults who have learning disabilities at a weekly disco . club night. ;ednesdays % - =.3!pm. Play 5olunteer ?LM - volunteers are re7uired to help with Cnder "$Fs on Tuesdays 9term time only: from %.3!-$.!!, Fridays &.2! -%.!! and Saturdays "!.!!-2.!! in ;oking and on ;ednesdays %.!!-=.!! in *amberley. Play 5olunteer ?EM - all of the above plus various additional evenings in both ;oking and *amberley, including swimming, keepfit, drama and sports groups. Play Worker4S!i$$ing *ssistant 9;3B"!3":H 3pportunities for outgoing, fun, caring, individuals to come along once a week to volunteer with children aged # - "# for a fun swimming session encouraging interaction, play and confidence. Gours Sunday ".#&pm 3."&pm. /inimuEm age "'. Progra$$e Coordinator , ;e need to recruit several minibus drivers to cover all school holidays 9daytime only:, evenings and weekends. Dou need to be a confident driver with a clean licence, aged 2&W. 5<perience of working with.happy to work with people of all ages with learning and some physical disabilities. Dou should be happy to conduct routine check of vehicle before and after each Eourney. Trips will be across, and occasionally out out, county. A staff member will always accompany each group. 8inkAble will give training and provide insurance. Any help you can give would be most welcome, so even if you can only drive once a week, please get in touch) #*C#.""*% C*%C0R S2PP&R Collectors 9;3B3!":H *ollecting outside supermarkets 9mainly under cover: on specified days 9up to ' a year: for a "R to 2 hour session with a collecting tin. *ollections take place on Saturdays plus one Friday mid-3ctober. Qew volunteers will work alongside e<perienced collectors. 0+ent organiser 9;3B%!&:H is re7uired to promote and organise events and functions for the ;oking Aroup in order to raise money for the charity. #*R.0 C2R.0 C*%C0R C*R0 0+ent Pro$oter to make a presence within the community and encourage people to get involved and participate in the regionally organised events. Dou might visit gyms, shops and different venues dropping off leaflets and promoting events. 'a66odil *ppeal CollectorH As a 1affodil Appeal collector you will need to give a couple of hours at one or more collections in ;oking during February and /arch. Dou will be provided with the daffodil bo<, collection tin, hints and tips and a collector0s guide to /arie *urie *ancer *are. 'a66odil Bo> Coordinator; To help co-ordinate the local daffodil bo< campaign for the Areat 1affodil Appeal in your local community. To distribute and collect in the daffodil bo<es and then count, bank and record all monies from them. 'a66odil Collection &rganiser; To organise a local street or store collection for the Areat 1affodil Appeal. 6ncludes recruiting collectors, planning the rota, hosting the collection and banking the money collected. Aeneral involvement is from Manuary to /arch. 1ependant on the number of collections and geographical area covered during February and /arch.

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#*R.0 C2R.0 C1*R. 7 S1&P Shop 5olunteers. 2R/0% "7 R092.R0' &% * S2%'*7 1uties include serving customers as well as hanging, pricing and steaming stock. 1ays available are /onday, ;ednesday, Friday and Saturday. #*R8&R.0 R.C1*R'S&%(S 'rop,in Centre 1elpers; >e7uired on various days at various times for various duties. /on - Fri "!-"2.3!pm or "2-2.3!pm serving behind counter, loading.unloading the dishwasher and clearing tables. reasurer o6 centre accounts. - >e7uired to attend 3 or # meetings a year. Crgently re7uire a volunteer who can help them with end of year figures and reports. Accountancy knowledge of 5<cel. 6f you are interested in this volunteering role, please contact ;A4S #0 S2PP&R /R&2P , /2."'3&R' The group provides /.5. sufferers in Auildford and the surrounding areas with social support via group meetings, events and seasonal newsletters. Co$$ittee #e$ber , rustees needed to become a committee member to assist in the running of the local /5.*FS support group. For this you must have interpersonal and organisational skills and be available " day a week. #0%C*P C0"#BR.'/0D 1andyperson , /inor repairs of e7uipment, changing light bulbs, painting and decorating, routine checking of fire alarm, arranging for servicing of e7uipment, snow clearance, drain clearance and checking, replenish paper towels, soap and catering items, identify low stocks, meter reading, light grounds maintenance. Thurs am poss other days #0%C*P , R&7*" #0%C*P S&C.0 7 Be6riender needed for a lady of '! years old with a learning disability. Dou will need to have good people skills and patience. Saturdays between "2-#pm #.%' , W&-.%/ *cti+ity 5olunteer needed to assist with members, in particular using your own skills, hobbies or interests, to develop ideas for small group activities, and then to lead and support those groups. Activities should be fun driven, but may also have an educational or cultural element. The purpose of the activities is to bring out the latent interests and skills of clients. #&&RCR&3 C0% R0 3&R 10 C&##2%. 7 Relie6 Co66ee Bar *ssistant; volunteers be relief coffee bar assistant in the *entre during the mornings. 1uties to include selling teas, coffees, snacks and lunches, serving lunches, clearing away and washing up. #2" .P"0 SC"0R&S.S S&C.0 7 , Woking, Runny$ede and Weybridge Branch .n6or$ation &66icerH To take responsibility for ordering publications from the /.S. national centre for distribution to members. Also keep the information stand at the /.S. clinic at St. eterFs Gospital stocked up. This is a very fle<ible position and will en7uire a commitment of a few hours per month. 10 % 3*C &R 7outh Worker , Club Super+isor re7uired for Qormandy Douth *lub, Auildford. To work as part of a team supervising youngsters between $ N "$. Csing your creative skills to assist in delivering a programme of activities such as art, dance, music N singing. %* .&%*" *%.#*" W0"3*R0 R2S Collectors re7uired for up to two hour sessions, holding a tin outside supermarkets in ;oking and surrounding areas. All monies collected help with the rescue and re-homing of animals. Times re7uired will be about # Saturdays per year.

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%* .&%*" *2 .S .C S&C.0 7 CS2RR07 BR*%C1D Play Sche$e 5olunteers re7uired at various areas and times, we are looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals to help run our play schemes for children aged % to "3 years who are affected by autistic spectrum disorders. ;oking-Friday-#.3!pm to 'pm. ;alton-on-Thames-Thursday-#.3!pm to 'pm Aodalming-Tuesday-'pm to %.3!pm >edhill-Friday-'."&pm to %.#&pm. 7outh Worker for group of young people aged "3-"$ who are affected by autistic spectrum disorder. Thursdays during term time, located in Auildford. %ational &steoporosis Society #inute Secretary : The Qational 3steoporosis e<ists to raise awareness and educate people of all ages about osteoporosis. The committee meets appro< five times and year and organises fund raising and meetings for supporting people with osteoporosis. %* .&%*" R2S The Qational Trust is looking for volunteers at a number of its properties and gardens, including *laremont 8andscape Aarden, Gam Gouse, *landon ark, Gatchlands, Qorth 1owns, ;est ;eald, olesden 8acey, ;ey and Aodalming Qavigations and ;inkworth Arboretum. Gelp is needed with various rolesH such as promoting events, front of house, guides, etc. %orth 'o!ns CBo> 1illD; Ra66le ickets 5olunteers; to sell either >affle Tickets 2in house0 or around the grounds and at the many maEor selling occasion being run throughout the year /eneral 5olunteer; to help with recruitment, sell raffle tickets etc. 8ots of literature and leaflets also need to be well displayed. Shop4Restaurant 1elpers; 4olunteers needed who enEoy meeting people, providing information to visitors and general shop work. Training will be given and hours can be fle<ible on any day of the week. 4olunteer needed to help with unpacking deliveries, keeping the shop clean and tidy and helping with sales 0ducation4Children *cti+ity 1elper; @o< Gill has several visits per week from local schools from April to 3ctober. 6n addition help is needed with running activities throughout the school holidays for ' to "! year olds. There is a team of volunteers to assist our 5ducation 3fficer and dates and times can be fle<ible. 1andy Person; 4olunteer needed to help with sweeping up, cleaning windows and general keeping the centre tidy. Clandon Park /ardener; *ome and help the gardener with a variety of tasks in the lovely garden at *landon ark Roo$ Ste!ards to Eoin a thriving and happy team at *landon ark. Qo previous e<perience re7uired. Fle<ible hours, friendly atmosphere in a beautiful house. 3pening hours are "" - #.3!pm on Tuesdays, ;ednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. April - 3ctober. Shop *ssistant; 4olunteer needed to give a helping hand in the shop, speaking to customers and using the till. All training will be given. The shop is open Tuesdays, ;ednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays from ".!! to &.!!pm April - 3ctober Clare$ont /arden Ste!ard; *an you spare a few hours at weekends to help at *laremont 8andscape AardenU Fit and enthusiastic person needed to help property staff on Saturdays and.or Sundays, and if possible during school holidays and at @ank Golidays. 1uties will include stewarding the garden, assisting visitors with en7uiries and ensuring the car park is used to its optimum capacity at peak times. Full training will be given, hours can be arranged to suit. /ardener; hysically fit volunteers are needed to help look after this "$th *entury 8andscape Aarden. 6deally those who can spare 2 to # hours or more on a weekly basis to assist with general gardening duties, including pruning back laurel and rhododendron,

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planting of trees and shrubs, annual scarifying and seeding, path repairs and varied property maintenance tasks. -iosk 5olunteers; to help with our established team of kiosk staff at weekends, welcoming visitors to the garden, checking membership cards and helping with general kiosk duties. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enEoys meeting people. #aintenance personH to help out across the three property departments - garden, visitor reception and tea-room - with general maintenance Eobs. Qo e<perience necessary but obviously needs to be good at general 16D) Mobs would be varied but could include painting, repair and maintenance of noticeboards, putting up shelving, fi<ing display material - the list is endless. Any weekday by arrangement and hours to suit. Shop sales assistants; to help sell goods to the public and assist in the receipt, pricing and display of items. Sales assistants also help ensure the shop area is clean and tidy and maintain the security of goods within the shop. Galf a day per week ;ednesdays-Sundays in the season. 1atchlands 3undraising +olunteers; to help raise money to fund conservation work and buy protective covers for the urns and statues in the garden at Gatchlands. Dou can help raise the re7uired funds by approaching visitors in a courteous and friendly way to sell raffle tickets. /orning or afternoon opportunities are available most days of the week. /ardenersH to help the garden team with a variety of tasks in the beautiful park and garden at Gatchland Roo$ Ste!ards to Eoin a thriving and happy team at Gatchlands. appro<imately # plus hours per week April to 3ctober. The house opens Tuesdays, ;ednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays 9also Fridays in August:. Shop *ssistant; A helping hand is needed in the shop.restaurant, speaking to customers and using the till. The shop is open Tuesdays, ;ednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays from ".!! to &.!!pm. 1ol$!ood Co$$on /rounds #aintenance; To assist in outdoor estate maintenance and proEects, meeting once a week for varied tasks on this property which is Eust south of 1orking. /ainly wetlands, ponds and pathways. "eith 1ill /rounds #aintenance 5olunteers; to help staff manage the 8eith Gill estate, including the >hododendron ;ood every ;ednesday. The tasks are varied, pathway and step maintenance, tree and plant care, tree planting and fencing etc. Polesdon "acey /rounds #aintenance; to help maintain the ;oodland and to be part of ;oodland team. /uides; who enEoy working outdoors in a variety of weather. Qeed to be fle<ible, enEoy dealing with the public and answering 7uestions. Been and enthusiastic people are needed to help in the role of 4isitor Service 4olunteers, whose role includesH patrolling the grounds, helping visitors with their en7uiries, helping with events, checking tickets front of the house. Ra66le ea$ "eaders; to take over the running of their >affle Team. They will be responsible for the administration, recruitment and leadership of their successful team raising money to pay for proEects within the property. As well as selling raffle tickets in the house and grounds there is a maEor selling occasion during the Festival each Muly. 3undraising; to help raise money to fund conservation work and buy protective covers for statues in the garden at olesden 8acey. Dou can help raise the re7uired funds by approaching visitors in a courteous and friendly way to sell raffle tickets. /orning or afternoon opportunities are available most days of the week. /arden Ste!ards to welcome visitor and give information to the general public throughout the /arch to 3ctober season. /eneral 5olunteers; for a variety of roles to help in all areas of running this magnificent estate includingH >oom Stewards in the house, volunteers in the gardens and on conservation proEects, helping to maintain footpaths and planting trees, fundraising and helping with special events. 4olunteers are asked to commit at least half a day a fortnight but most help for half a week. Wey J /odal$ing %a+igations

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/rounds #aintenance; Fit and able volunteers are re7uired to assist our lengthsmen with a variety of general conservation and maintenance tasks along the river.towpath and also at 1apdune ;harf, Auildford. /uides to lead and provide back up to the guided that are run trough the summer. 3ront o6 1ouse 5olunteers to assist in visitor reception with ticket sales.information and in the small tea rooms at 1apdune ;harf, Auildford Wink!orth 3ront o6 1ouseH to help with our established team of kiosk staff at weekends, welcoming visitors to the garden, checking membership cards and helping with general kiosk duties. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enEoys meeting people. Face to face work with high need young people on the 525 course. The role is similar to that of a teaching assistant, helping out on e<cursions and day trips, with reading and writing. Dou will be a support and a positive influence for the young people. Witley Centre 0ducation4Children 5olunteer; to help with education visits to the ;itley *entre appro<imately one day a week during the summer. %&R 1 W0S S2RR07 C".%.C*" C&##.SS.&%.%/ /R&2P 9;oking, ;est 5lmbridge, >unnymead and Spelthorne @oroughs: Public Representati+eH ;orking with and listening to our local population and healthcare partners, aiming to develop the followingH *ommission better and more services locally 6mprove the 7uality of care 6mprove access to the right treatment and service 6nvolve our local population in shaping the provision of services Achieve the sharing of information and learning with partner organisations within the community Bey Tasks >epresent the views of the local population in respect of health provision Attend and actively contribute to 5 meetings9typically 7uarterly: including preparation and reading of papers beforehand Support the development of a network of local and public representatives to support work streams and service reviews Acknowledge a wide range of health needs and represent the interests of the wider population Attend and participate in ad hoc meetings with the opportunity for involvement in other proEects

%& S R.%/S B*'#.% &% R&"0 9;3B"#&&: To welcome and register new particiants, ensure everyone is rotating and having an e7ual amount of game time, demonstrate some ideas for each session to make them fun and different each week and to provide any hints.tips where needed &"'0R P0&P"0S 3&R2# W&-.%/ ChairpersonH to take on a strategic role, representing the vision and purpose of the ;okingFs 3lder eoples Forum, ensuring that the 93 F*: management committee functions properly, that there is full participation at meetings and that all relevant matters are discussed and that effective decisions are made and carried out. /A6Q 1CT65SH Take responsibility for managing the committee and the affairs of the club 3versee and guide all decisions taken by the 93 F*: committees 6n liaison with and oversee the work of the 93 F*: officers 6n conEunction with the secretary, prepare and present the annual report 8iaise with the secretary on the Agenda for each meeting and approve the minutes before they are circulated

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@e completely familiar with the constitution, club rules, committee procedures and the QA@ rules and regulations 8iaise with the Treasurer to ensure that funds are spent properly and in the best interests of the 3lder eopleFs Forum Gelp to prepare and submit any statutory documents that are re7uired 9e.g. 4AT, grant aid reports: 6f unable to attend any committee meeting, a written report should be sent to the meeting and the 4ice *hairman briefed on the Agenda

&%0 .% 3&2R S2RR07 /rant J Corporate 3undraiser; 3ne in Four Surrey offers an e<citing opportunity for the right candidate of working within a professional and caring environment. ;e are looking for a dynamic fundraiser with passion for our cause. Dou should have good computer knowledge, ability to manage deadlines, work independently and use own initiative. Fle<ibility and willingness to attend some e<ternal training events. 0+ent J Co$$unity 3undraiser; 3ne in Four Surrey offers an e<citing opportunity for the right candidate of working within a professional and caring environment. ;e are looking for a dynamic fundraiser with passion for our cause, e<cellent communication skills and ability to understand the resistance that may be present when approaching or discussing our work. &P0% '&&R C&2%S0"".%/ S0R5.C0 Receptionist , urgently need someone to receive clients as they arrive and to deal with appointments. 6f you have a rela<ed, welcoming smile and can put clients at ease while observing strict confidentiality and have a couple of hours to spare on alternate /onday evenings "=.#& ? 22.!!- you are Eust what we are looking for.

&2 ".%0, 3utline is a well established charity with a long history of supporting lesbian, gay, bise<ual and transgender people in Surrey that also operates the only youth group that is "!!X run by 8A@T volunteers. 1elpline +olunteers for Tuesday and Sunday evenings. available. Full training will be given. 3ther supporting roles are

&N3*# Shop 5olunteers 3<fam re7uire volunteers to help out in their charity shop any day between =.3!-#.3!pm. Dou could work on the till, sort clothing, steam clothes, price and present stock sort, recycle and price books. *reate shop displays and advertising. >eliable and self motivated. 6t would be helpful if you are able to work without supervision. Dou need to be a people person, to get on with customers and the wide range of volunteers helping in the shop. P*.%S1."" P*R- R2S ainshill is a Arade " listed landscape of international importance. Welco$e ea$ ?LMDou will be the first point of contact for our annual %&,!!! visitors, greeting them with a smile, providing information and promoting our work and /embership. ;ith responsibility for selling tickets and maps, as well as items from our gift shop, you could also help us reach out into the community at events. /rotto Ste!ard to show visitors around our spectacular *rystal Arotto, be responsible for opening up the Arotto at the beginning of the day 9morning shift: or closing it at the end of the day 9afternoon shift:, ensure that visitors travel safely through the Arotto 9low light and uneven surfaces: without damaging the fragile environment and reporting any maintenance issues to the 1uty /anager Weekend #aintenance Ranger ;e need additional help at weekends to support our 4isitor *entre and Tearoom. Dou may be re7uired to open or lock the ;alled Aarden, pick

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up litter as re7uired. erhaps there is a light bulb that needs changing or the Tearoom may need an e<tra pair of hands. Training in buggy driving and first aid provided. earoo$ 5olunteer to provide a warm welcome and friendly, efficient service to visitors, serve tea, coffee, cakes and light refreshments, assist to clear tables and assist with other duties as agreed with the Supervisor and to help to ensure that the Tearoom and outside eating area is clean, tidy and attractive to visitors 0ducation 5olunteer CW&-?B??D; 3ur busy 5ducation 1epartment offers a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities to schools, the general public, and scouting and youth groups throughout the year. Moin us in 2!"2, an historic year seeing the restoration of the *rystal Arotto and reinstating of the ;oollett @ridge. >eporting to the 5ducation 3fficer you will beH ;elcome school groups, brownie and scout groups to the ark Gelp to supervise and run fun, fle<ible educational events - treasure hunts, bug hunts, pond dipping and camp building out in the ark, craft activities in our Abercorn room, dressing up in "$th *entury costume, storytelling, etc Assist with organising education resources Gelp to decorate for special events such as *hristmas and Galloween Gelp with our *hristmas Arotto Rockband 5olunteer - Geritage 8ottery funding has enabled ainshill to set up a partnership programme called F>ockbandF. This proEect will provide the opportunity to create and deliver educational activities e<ploring geological collections and features. P*R-.%S&%S '.S0*S0 S&C.0 7 CWoking J WeybridgeD 3undraiserH who is able to increase the contributions of individuals and groups to arkinson0s by building relationships and e<ploring new fundraising opportunities. P*R-.%S&%(S 2Chairperson. The *hairman needs to attend and chair every meeting, approving the agenda and taking overall responsibility for the running of the branch. S.he needs to ensure that the governance and management of the @ranch always accords with @ranch >ules, and to deal with correspondence from the national and regional offices, passing on or acting on relevant information, as appropriate. This also involves preparatory and follow -up work at home - several hours a week. The chairman is also an important presence at the monthly social meetings for members.

P0&P"0(S 10* R0 C&#P*%7 3undraiser; The eopleFs Theatre *ompany is looking for a creative and conscientious and diligent person to help us raise funds for our important work en education and for our high 7uality nationally touring family theatre productions. The ideal volunteer will have a passion for the arts and enEoy the thrill of supporting creative endeavour as well as the multi-faceted challenges of identifying and applying for grants and other sources of revenue. ;ork is fle<ible with hours to suit and can be carried out in our offices or from your own home. Costu$e #aker ; The eopleFs Theatre *ompany is looking for a friendly and capable person to help us develop and make costumes for our nationally touring adaptation of 3ld /ac1onald Gad A Farm. The ideal volunteers will have a passion for clothes and costumes and enEoy being part of a production that caters for young families. There are three costumes to create. The first for our hero 3ld /ac1onald himself. The second for his ally in this clever re-imaging of the original nursery rhyme, a >ussian Scientist and the third for /rs. /ac1onald. ;ork is fle<ible with hours to suit and can be carried out in our offices or from your own home. #arketing #anager and #arketing *ssistant< The eopleFs Theatre *ompany is looking for two friendly, creative and enthusiastic people to help us promote our uni7ue brand of high 7uality family theatre as well as our ongoing education programme.

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The ideal volunteers will have a passion for theatre and enEoy developing promotional concepts and materials and talking to other like-minded people as well as press and sponsors. ;ork is fle<ible with hours to suit and can be carried out in our offices or from your own home. P0R0%%.*" : /*R'0%0RS( R&7*" B0%05&"0% S&C.0 7 0+ent *d$inistrator; 4olunteer 5vent Administrator re7uired working from home. The primary responsibility of the role is to provide administrative support for events being organised by the *harity in the South 5ast of 5ngland. 6nvolves telephone calls and letter writing. Qo travelling re7uired and you will be needed for up to 2 days a week. P7R3&R' /2.'0S, BR&W%.0S *%' R*.%B&WS /uide "eaders; ;e are looking for new leaders to help with >ainbows 9aged &-%:, @rownies 9aged %-"!: or Auides 9aged "!-"#: in yrford. Qo e<perience re7uired - full training will be given. All you need is enthusiasm and a desire to get involved in organising and taking part in fun activities with the girls. /onday # - &.3! @rownies ;ednesday # - &.3! >ainbows Thursday # - &.3! @rownies, '.3! - $.!! Auides. 920S /R&2P R.'.%/ 3&R 10 '.S*B"0' R'* 1elper; 4olunteers assist with leading ponies and horses for disabled riders. Typically, one volunteer leads the pony, whilst 2 sidewalkers are needed to assist the rider, providing encouragement and helping them to do simple e<ercises. revious e<perience with horses is not re7uired as full training is provided. 5<perience with people is Eust as important. 6f you enEoy running and walking, you could be doing something vitally important while you keep fit. 5ach session is supervised by a 7ualified instructor. ;e have sessions si< days a week, /onday to Saturday, some in the afternoon and some in the evening. R*P0 *%' S0N2*" *B2S0 S2PP&R C0% R0 3e$ale 1elpline 5olunteer; To listen to callers who have suffered rape and or se<ual abuse in Surrey or surrounding areas. As well as supporting the friends, family and partners who are caring for the survivor. To mainly listen, but to offer advice if re7uested or signpost to other places. Dou will work from Auildford in the evenings %.3!-=.3!pm 3undraising 0+ents 1elpers; To help behind the scenes leading up to on the day of an event. 8ocations and times will vary depending on the time of the year and volunteers availability. Availability agreed by mutual agreement by the volunteer and /anagement *o-ordinator. 5<amples of fundraising events in the past areH Sponsored ;alk, *harity Aliding 1ay, ;inter Fair, 8adies amper 5vening and @alloon >ace. Future suggestions are sponsored cycle, golf days, wine tasting, cheese N wine, 7ui+ nights, raffles, @@P etc. R*Pt : R01*B.". * .&% &3 *''.C 0' PR.S&%0RS R2S >A t is the CBFs leading provider of prison-based addiction treatment programmes, and also offers a range of services in the community that aim to move drug-using offenders away from a life of addiction and crime. Rehabilitation #eet and /reet 5olunteer 9;3B"3#":H to meet >A t client on their release from prison at the prison gate and accompany them to their release destination which may be appointment9s: with probation, housing offices, their home, residential rehabilitation The role may involve long travelling time depending on the client0s release destination and may involve overnight stay in pre-booked hotels from time to time. The role does not involve a regular weekly commitment as volunteers are contacted according to the needs of our clients in their area. 4olunteers are supported via phone contact throughout their volunteering duties and are e<pected to communicate at regular interval with a named person throughout the day R0"* 0 W0S S2RR07 >elate ;est Surrey offers relationship counselling support to individuals, couples, families and young persons 9age ""-2&:. 'irector4 rustee positions are voluntary. 6n addition to the statutory duties of trustees as defined by the *harity *ommission, responsibilities will includeH

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;orking as members of the @oard to develop the strategies which the charity needs to be successful in difficult economic times. 1eveloping step-by-step plans that will enable these strategies to work in practice. Gelping the small management team by playing an active part in putting the plans into effect. This could mean leading a proEect team, finding sources of funding or sponsorship, dealing with outside suppliers, and specialists, organising events, or providing training and advice. 1ynamic and creative individuals with good leadership skills, able to take an overview and to drive through necessary changes. Ability to encourage and foster team spirit. ;illingness to take personal responsibility for getting things done. 6n addition, e<perience in one or more of the following areas would be particularly useful though not essentialH ublic relations Cse of new media @usiness development 9particularly for a professional service firm: Fundraising Systems implementation 9e.g. for 7uality assurance: 8egal practice reasurer The Treasurer0s responsibility is to provide financial information and advice to the 5<ecutive and the *entre /anager of >;S. The main duties includeH Assist in the preparation of the @usiness lan. repare an annual @udget. repare monthly /anagement Accounts. repare the monthly Activity >eport. repare the Annual Accounts. Advise on banking arrangements. Advise on the *ompany0s >eserves olicy. /aintain the integrity of the Accounting System. 5nsure that financial policies and procedures are maintained. Shop +olunteer; The *entre relies on funding from our *harity Shop to help us support clients who re7uire financial support 9@ursary fund: and to help cover the costs of providing our >elateen service which is free for young people to access. The shop is well established in ;oking, having been at its present location for "2 years. There is a dedicated team in place, led by a Shop /anager. All are looking forward to supporting new volunteers. R0#*P >emap design and make e7uipment for disabled people in order to solve some of their practical issues which they cannot solve through retail purchased e7uipment. '.7 and Practical 0Ouip$ent 'esigner; 6f you have any basic 16D, crafts person or woodwork skills than perhaps you could help design and make practical e7uipment to address the problems faced by many disabled people for whom no commercial product is available. 4olunteers work from home either on a regular basis or for a few hours each month. All volunteers are attached to a local panel who regularly meet where cases are presented, and appropriate member volunteers are asked to discuss with the client how their problem may be overcome. Dou will then design and manufacture a suitable aid. Support is always available from other panel members. The Surrey panel meets at @ookham 4illage hall every ' weeks in the evening. 0Ouip$ent 'esigner; 6f you have any electrical, electronic or mechanical engineering skills then perhaps you could help design and make practical e7uipment to address the problems faced by many disabled people for whom no commercial product is available. Dou will meet with clients and discuss how their problem may be overcome. ;ork will be carried out from home. &ccupational therapists are needed to support >emap visiting disabled clients in their own homes. Dou will need to advise and liaise with other volunteers on practical solutions for disabled people. The role can be on a regular basis or for a few hours each month. All volunteers are attached to a local panel who meet regularly to discuss cases and e<change ideas. R&7*" 1&R .C2" 2R*" S&C.0 7 CWisleyD Public Relations , #e$bership Recruiters needed to attract new members to Eoin >GS Aarden 5<plorers and to attract current members with young families to trade-up to >GS

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Aarden 5<plorers. Dour role will include general visitor care and membership recruitment. Dou will get a free lunch when volunteering for a full day, an >GS volunteer pass to access gardens and 2 complimentary tickets for *helsea and Gampton *ourt. R&7*" %* .&%*" .%S . 2 0 &3 B".%' P0&P"0 Charity Bo> Collector GSootyG C3undraisingD 5nsuring money donated by the public into the iconic Sooty bo<es is collected on a regular basis from local shops, pubs and leisure centres. Collectors Street and Store C3undraisingDH @e part of our team of volunteers collecting regularly at local supermarkets and shopping centres throughout the year. -ey Ca$paigner : /ake a difference by taking actions to change national and local issues affecting blind and partially sighted people. 1id you realise that by writing a letter, sending an email or meeting a local politician you can change the worldU @y being a key campaigner with >Q6@ you can make a big difference without necessarily leaving your home. Public Speaker , @e our ambassador) /ake a difference in your local community by talking to a variety of audiences. @y raising awareness of our services and products you are helping us rebuild the lives of blind and partially people R&7*" %* .&%*" ".30B&* .%S . 2 .&% , Woking Branch 3riend o6 the R%".; A FFriendF is someone who is willing to do more than collect but does not want the formal responsibility of being on the *ommittee. The amount of time a FFriendF is willing to make available is entirely fle<ible and at his.her choice. FFriends are willing to undertake that fits their particular skills and talents and can vary from cooking, preparing and serving food to selling raffle tickets, moving furniture, selling wine, helping in some way with collections and fundraising events. Catering Specialist; The ;oking branch of >Q86 is planning to become increasingly involved in organising fundraising events that includes the need to provide meals for the guests. To do this the branch needs a catering specialist to head up a team of helpers in cooking, preparing and serving food. Collectors prepared to stand with a >Q86 bucket, sealed and labelled in a Town *entre or outside a supermarket. ;e ask our collectors to collect for an hour, two or three times a year. Sponsorship Secretary; The >Q86 is planning to develop new fundraising events where the venue costs and attendance costs are such that sponsorship is re7uired to make the necessary profit. Ge.she would be re7uired to endeavour to gain sponsorship for such events and contribute in the development and running of more interesting and attractive events. Collections &rganiser; The *ollections 3rganiser is a planner and progress chaser as well as carrying out an appropriate role him.herself and is assigned a team to carry out critical parts of the event. Ge.she takes responsibility for a whole collection relieving the *hairman of this task. 0+ents &rganiser; The task is multi-facetted in that each event has different re7uirements which have to be itemised, the appropriate helpers identified and checked for each of the different re7uirements. R&7*" S2RR07 C&2% 7 1&SP. *" %1S R2S rolley +olunteers re7uired to take toiletries and confectionary items around the wards to enable patients, visitors and staff to buy. ;orking in pairs the trolleys at present visit the wards morning and afternoon /onday to Friday 9*ould soon be e<tended to weekends:. Travelling e<penses paid and meal voucher towards lunch if working both morning and afternoon. 4olunteers must be over "' years of age. Ward 5olunteers responsible to the Sister on ;ard. 1uties would include listening to and chatting with patients, reading and writing letters for patients, stocking trolleys, collecting prescriptions from harmacy, making drinks as re7uested by staff, looking after plants.flowers in the ward, assisting with clerical duties and tidying tops of lockers and bedside tables. 4olunteers must be over "' years of age. 1and Care 5olunteer to Eoin the Gand *are team at St 8uke0s giving therapeutic hand massage and human contact to patients. Training is given. Thursday / 9other afternoons by arrangement:. /ust be over "' years of age.

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*d$inistration , Clerical Support 5olunteer needed at St 8uke0s *ancer *entre to support the ward clinic and admin teams. 1uties will include filing, mailing photocopying and general office support. Fle<ible hours. 4olunteers must be over "' years of age. Clinic 5olunteer needed at St 8uke0s *ancer *entre. Dou will support patients by talking and sitting with them and accompanying them to other departments, and assisting staff with delivering and collecting. /onday ? Friday =.3! - "pm N ".3! - #pm. 4olunteers must be over "' years of age. Pantry *ssistantH ;orking in pairs, volunteers serve beverages, wrapped food, confectionery etc. to patients waiting for appointments and treatment in the *ancer *entre. St. 8ukes *ancer *entre is a friendly modern area and the pantry has Eust undergone a complete refurbishment. There is currently a vacancy for alternate Friday mornings, we are also looking for volunteers who are willing to cover holidays and occasional sickness. /ust be over "' years of age. Patient 0>perience 5olunteer - As a atient 5<perience 4olunteer your role will be specifically focused on gathering patientsF feedback, it is not to provide patient care. Specifically, this involves helping us to conduct an electronic patient feedback survey to enable us to improve the ways that patients can share their views on our services with us. /ust be over "' years of age. R2%%7#0'0 R*SC*"S CR.C-0 C"2B This club is for young people between the ages of $-"$yrs who have a physical and.or mild learning disability. Cricket Coaching assistant needed to work with the club0s coaches in developing cricket skills. 5ach session starts with a variety of drills and then a mini game. Fi<tures are also arranged. Sundays 2 - #pm. S*"5* .&% *R#7 1orsell, Woking Shop 5olunteer 4olunteers needed to help with the various aspects of shop work, including sorting of donated goods, pricing and till work. 6f you have an eye for fashion or window dressing, or Eust like having a chat - this could be Eust the thing for you) S*#*R. *%S : %&R 1 W0S S2RR07 "istening 5olunteer with Samaritans means being part of a team of around "!! volunteers who give up a few hours each week to provide emotional support to anyone who is e<periencing feelings of distress or despair, including those that may lead to suicide. Full training and on-going support is provided. Some volunteers also respond to emails from people who prefer to use that form of contact. A commitment of one duty a week is re7uired, of around 3-# hours and one night duty 9to #am: once a month on average. Fundraising and social events take place on a regular basis. Support role; 6nstead of listening and supporting callers, there are various support roles where volunteers can give as much or as little time as they have spare to help with any of the following activitiesH >ecruitment Finances Fundraising ublicity 3ffice admin S*#B0R , R.'.%/ 3&R 10 '.S*B"0' Riding "esson 5olunteers re7uired from =.3!-"2.3! pm every Tuesday 9term time only: in *hobham to help disabled children with riding lessons. 4olunteers should be reasonably fit and comfortable with ponies and disabled children. SC1&&" /&50R%0RS &%0,S &P S1&P S*G338 A345>Q3>SF 3Q5-ST3 SG3 9location dependant on where volunteer placed: TodayFs Schools are increasingly independent, placing heavier responsibility on the governing body for budgeting, standard-setting and strategic decision making. The

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AovernorFs role is to be a Scritical friendS to the Gead Teacher, helping with overall management. /eetings are usually held in the evenings and only during term time. SC&P0 S1&P W0S B73"00 Stock /eneration 5olunteer to think of new ways to generate stock to sell in Shops and to support the Areat 1onate scheme as part of this process. To assist shop management in the promotion and implementation of Areat 1onate events. #erchandising 5olunteer to generate income by creating appealing and in-store displays. To select and co-ordinate donated items to produce themed displays. Stock Preparation 5olunteer to sort donations, prepare stock for sale in the Shop and price garments to generate ma<imum income. S0* C*'0 S W&-.%/ 3ur organisation is a charity that trains and prepares youngsters for life in the workplace, through teamwork and leadership skills. ;e will be moving to a purpose built building on Aoldsworth 8ake in two years time and this opens up many e<citing opportunities. .nstructors needed to help teach young people 9"2-"$: the ethos of the Sea *adets including adventure based activities, sailing and military skills. Dou will have the chance to go on courses to enhance your knowledge of outward bounds skills as well as being able to work towards relevant 7ualifications. 3ther activities to get involved in includeH first aid, canoeing and band practice. /onday and Thursday evenings with occasional weekends. Co$$ittee #e$bers needed who can give time to Eoin our building management committee. Qo particular skills are re7uired but we will need some people with Secretarial, Accountancy, @uilding fitting out, Douth Aroup and G> e<perience or skills. ;e are forming a @uilding committee to oversee the build and finished fitting of our new building and then to oversee the management of our modern 5co friendly building. Building #anager , ;e are seeking an enthusiastic person, with a background in building services, who can take on the running of our brand new 5*3-friendly GP on Aoldsworth ark 8ake. S0C*# C*R0 CSouth 0ast J Central Woking plus #ayburyD 'ri+ersH helping with transport for medical appointments, shopping, home visits, small odd Eobs and other tasks for young and old living in the area. A current clean driving licence is re7uired. Gours and days are fle<ible and e<penses will be paid. 4olunteers are *>@ checked. S0%' 3*#."7 ".%Send Family 8ink is a registered charity providing support and services for families visiting women in custody at G/ Send, with a particular focus on children with a mother in prison. 5isitors Centre 5olunteerH S5Q1 FA/68D 86QB re7uires volunteers to serve light refreshments to visitors in the 4isitorsF *entre. To support 4isitorsF *entre staff in booking in visitors, help provide information for visitors. Gelp run table top sales in the 4isitorsF *entre. Thursday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons, "2.3! - 2.3!pm 0+ents Co$$unity ea$ #e$berH To set up and run small stalls at community events or at the 4isitorsF *entre e.g. craft stall. ;orking with the 4olunteer *oordinator to raise awareness of the work of Send Family 8ink by attending local events and delivering talks. 8ocating different community events for Send Family 8ink to have a stall at and design display materials for promotion purposes at local community events. ;ith a team of people, creating a range of community fundraising ideas e.g. raffles, 7ui+, craft fair, table top sales, childrenFs lucky dip. Sourcing raffle pri+es as items for table top sales. Play!orker needed to facilitate play and craft activities for children of all ages in the 4isits Gall at G/ Send, a womenFs prison. Saturday N Sunday 2 - #pm. /ardener needed to help maintain Send Family 8inkFs small garden at the 4isitors0 *entre outside G/ Send, to include mowing grass, weeding, pruning. Families visiting the prison often travel a long distance and it helps if the garden is tidy and safe for children to play before going inside for their 2 hour visit. S0R5 Surrey Pro$otions &66icer - S5>4 is a volunteer night-time service that makes emergency deliveries to hospitals of blood, samples and other urgently needed items across Surrey free

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of charge. ;e need someone who can spare $ ? "! hours a month during the day booking and arranging our promotional events for us. ;e do all sorts of fundraisers and social events, with the occasional 5aster 5gg.Toy >un for children in hospital. /eet new people, work the hours that suit you, and have some fun doing it too) Dou need to be capable with /icrosoft ;ord, 5<cel, and have some web e<perience, with your own transport when needed to visit new sites. >easonable out-of-pocket e<penses will be paid. *ssistant to 3undraiser; S5>4 Surrey has ambitious plans to e<pand and e7uip itself better to help hospitals and those in need throughout Surrey. Dou would be working with the fundraiser, and other members of the Surrey team, in a new position specifically created to help us grow our emergency support service across Surrey. Dour work will help us find those who could support us with donations, materials or sponsorship, so you need to be a creative person interested in locating opportunities for long term funding and . or significant grant . aid awards. ;ork will involve researching opportunities in trusts, grant making charities, and alternative sources of funding such as government or corporate sponsorship. Charity Relations #anager; ;orking with members of the S5>4 team, this is a new position to strengthen our emergency support service across the region. ;e want you to develop e<isting relationships with our charitable supporters, and, with the help of our researcher, locate new charitable bodies, clubs, societies and philanthropic organisations who have an interest in social responsibility, introducing S5>4 to e<plain what we do, and seek out support opportunities for us. 1eveloping regular contact with our supporters by phone, email etc. this will suit an enthusiastic outgoing person who is keen to make and meet new people and develop a relationship with new supporters. Corporate Relations #anager; ;e want you to find ,with the help of our researcher, business and government authorities who have an interest in social responsibility, introducing S5>4 to e<plain what we do, and seek out support opportunities for us. 1eveloping regular contact with our supporters by phone, email etc. this will suit an enthusiastic outgoing person who is keen to make and meet new people and develop a relationship with new supporters. 2 day per month commitment 0+ents &rganiserH Dou will help research N identify public events and venues suitable for S5>4 to attend. 1ealing with the event organisers, booking venues, arranging and coordinating people, the display e7uipment, and liaising with the local S5>4 groups. This is a varied Eob with lots of opportunities for your initiative. Dou will be involved from first contact and start to finish with events.2 days per month commitment &perations #anager; Dou will be helping local S5>4 groups with their day-to-day problems, and implementing new proEects we have planned to improve the way we do things. Dou will also be responsible for managing some purchasing and arranging distribution of e7uipment used by our groups, such as safety wear and marketing materials. S5>4 also has some discount schemes for members and you would be acting as point of contact for suppliers.2 day commitment per month Researcher; Dou will be researching N identifying CB N 5C Aovernment and private grant making sources, relevant to our needs. ;ith your research skills you will locate charitable trusts and private donor organisations for us, and will be reviewing and assisting with grant application documentation. 2 day per month commitment 0,#edia #anager Dou will be liaising with our local groups for day-to-day news stories, researching N identifying potential media channels for us to use. osting press N > information on our website, Facebook page, email newsletter etc. and to keep our supporters up to date with S5>4. *ommitment of 2 days per month Press and PR #anager; Dou will be liaising with our local groups for day-to-day news stories, researching N identifying potential media channels for us to use. *reating relationships with editors and publishers to encourage the posting of our information in their publications. S1&& .%/ S *R , C1*S0 Reception 9;3B"2'":H A volunteer is re7uired to help out with various tasks on the reception desk including manning the reception desk, answering the telephone, administration tasks Addlestone @ranch.. revious e<perience in an office . reception role would be an advantage but not essential as training will be given. Gowever, they must be 6T literate and have a good telephone manner

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*d$inistration *ssistant 9;3B"3&":H to assist the *hallenge 5vent Team in a variety of administrative tasks. 1uties and Bey >esponsibilities *reate thank you letters and certificates for event participants. repare and distribute fundraising packs and t-shirts.vests for event participants. Assist in updating records on the database, Mustgiving and 4irgin /oney >esearch new organisations and service providers to help promote and service our events. repare promotional materials and e7uipment for challenge event fundraisers to collect. S1&P#&B.". 7 CWokingD Shopping Co$panions4Pushers needed to accompany electric wheelchair users on their shopping trips around the town centre. 0+ent43undraising 5olunteers. 6nnovative volunteers who are able to help out with ShopmobilityFs fundraising. ;e run various event and street collections throughout the year and need your help. S-.""W*7 Cra6tsperson 9;3B%"=:H 4olunteering with and alongside "# to "' year olds, in small groups, with the support of another craftsman in workshops to encourage and pass on their skills 9wood.metal work:. S&2 1 W&-.%/ , 10"P * 1*%' This Aood Qeighbour scheme offers a helping hand to anyone, young or old, living in the Bingfield, ;estfield and 3ld ;oking areas who find everyday tasks difficult. 1elpline 5olunteer 9;3B"!=&:H to answer the mobile phone between "!.!! am and "2.!! noon, one day a month. Training and e<penses are provided. 'ri+er 9;3B33=: South ;oking - Gelp at Gand is a good neighbour scheme looking for volunteers to help with transport for medical appointments, shopping, home visits, small odd Eobs and other tasks for young and old living in the area. 3wn car re7uired and a current clean driving licence is re7uired. Gours and days are fle<ible and e<penses will be paid. Qew volunteers are *>@ checked. S&2 10R% *''.C .&%S *'5.S&R7 S0R5.C0 3undraiser; >esponsible for raising income from charitable trusts, foundations, maEor donors and grant giving bodies. SS*3* CSoldiers, Sailors, *ir$en J 3a$ilies *ssoc : 3orces 1elp SSAFA helps people with an Armed Forces connection by visiting and recording their needs, then taking action to help them solve their problems. Case!orker4 5olunteers to help serving and e<-servicemen.women and their dependents in times of need. They may be retired, some disabled and some are lonely. They need help to remain independent, mobile and socially included. Dou will be visiting them in their own homes, establishing their eligibility, needs and helping to meet those needs by contacting statutory bodies and local.national charities. Mob satisfaction is very high and content varies from case to case. S 8&1% *#B2"*%C0 7outh "eader4*ssistant "eaders , An e<citing opportunity to work as part of a team as either a leader or assistant leader in one of St Mohn Ambulance @adger Setts. @adgers are the youngest members of St Mohn Ambulance, aged & to "! years old. The entire program is easy to run and fun S 8&1%(S C*R0 St. Mohn0s *are is a good neighbour scheme helping those in the community who find difficulty with everyday tasks or who have no transport of their own and where, for one reason or another, public transport and ta<is are not an option

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'ri+ers 9;3B3#": to help with transport for medical appointments, shopping, home visits, small odd Eobs and other tasks for young and old living in the area. A current clean driving licence is re7uired. Gours and days are fle<ible and e<penses will be paid. 4olunteers are *>@ checked. St Mohn school will provide the technical supervision. S . 8&1%(S 5.""*/0 #0#&R.*" 1*"" *SS&C.* .&% 'eputy Chair$an CW&-?B09D; 6nitially this opportunity is to volunteer alongside the e<isting chairman in an organisation which is having a new village hall built, due to open in early summer 2!"3. The role is to help develop the new building as the social hub for the Gook Geath, St MohnFs, Germitage N 6nterman estate area and to do it a profit. Bey Skills @asic *omputer Skills Ability to run meetings /anagement e<perience @asic knowledge of accounts 8ocal resident S #*R7(S C0% R0 'rop in Centre *ssistant needed in the *entre during the mornings. 1uties to include meet and greet customers, selling teas, coffees, snacks and lunches, serving lunches, clearing away and washing up. Receptionist4Cashier needed in the *entre during the mornings. 1uties to include answering telephone, greeting members of the public, filling in lunch orders, selling lunches, transport tickets, garden bags etc. Pianist , ;e cater for a varied age group in the *ommunity *entre and would like a pianist to play background music during the lunch period. S P0 0R(S 1&#0 J S.S 0R1&&' rustee 9;3B""&%:H St eterFs Gome N Sisterhood is an Anglican charity in ;oking, which includes St *olumbaFs retreat and conference centre. Trustees are re7uired to Eoin the *ouncil which manages the charity. There are #-$ morning meetings per year. Trustees are unpaid but e<penses reimbursed. S R&""0RS 'rop,in centre 5olunteer; Strollers are supported by ;oking @orough *ouncil and can be found in the Aeneration *entre behind St. Andrews church in Aoldsworth ark. Strollers is in the heart of Aoldsworth ark close to the shops and health centre and is popular with shoppers and local retired people who go to meet and make friends, chat and have a drink or a snack. Strollers is open to all retired and disabled people and also offers a small lending library, provides knitting wool, organises outings and luncheon *lub &pening i$es /on =.3!am to ".3!pm Tues, ;ed, Thu, Fri =.3!am to 2.#&pm S2R0 S *R W&-.%/ Baby Ca6K 5olunteer :, 4olunteer needed to help with the refreshments at the @aby *afY on /ondays and at the Doung arents Aroup on Fridays. The aim is to provide a rela<ed, friendly atmosphere for the parents, carers and children attending the centre. S2RR07 *PPR&PR.* 0 *'2" 5&"2% 00R SC10#0 *d+ocate 6or hose !ith "earning 'isabilities; Appropriate adults needed to support vulnerable people whilst they are held in police custody, in accordance with olice and *riminal 5vidence Act codes of practice. 1ue to the nature of the work this role would suit people over 23 preferably over 3!. ;illing to undergo training and capable of giving advice and guidance. S2RR07 *SS&C.* .&% 3&R 5.S2*" .#P*.R#0% CS*5.D

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Surrey Association for 4isual 6mpairment is here to help anyone in Surrey, whose eyesight has become a cause for concern, whether they are registered as having a visual impairment or not. 1o$e 5isitor to befriend and share interests with a visually impaired person referred by SA46H 9This is not a domestic or personal care role.: Gelping the person with correspondence and if desired accompany on walks. Aenerally enabling the visually impaired person to have involvement and knowledge of the community and being an essential link between the person and support from the *harity. 'ri+er needed to assist visually impaired people from their homes, into the driver0s car and take them to local clubs or classes and back. 'ri+er 4.C 5olunteer - To assist visually impaired people from their homes, into the driverFs car and take them to communication class at local venue to SA46 at >entwood, 8eatherhead to assist with their 6*T training and to bring them back to their home. Rehabilitation Ser+ices 5olunteer; The role can include any of the following, 1eliver e7uipment, set up and demonstrate use e.g. lamps, radios, cassette players, T4 magnascreens, big button telephones, *ollect e7uipment e.g. above, typewriters, braillers, talking book machines, Assist with simple admin tasks in the office e.g. sending fa<es, photocopying, gathering information, tidying stock of @raille and /oon books, cleaning e7uipment such as typewriters. Collection Bo> Coordinator - urgently re7uired in the ;oking area. ;e are looking for outgoing and proactive people with a good knowledge of their local community to help us raise money and awareness. ;hat will 6 be doingU >ecruiting shops and offices to host our collecting bo<es in your local area lacing and emptying a minimum of "! collecting goblets in your local community lacing occasional promotional material en route on community notice boards etc Coordinator 6or Speakers /roup - To co-ordinate and organise talks for members of the SA46 speakers group, liaising with organisations and speakers to ensure the effective running of the proEect. Public Speaker - To give talks and presentations to local organisations and groups about the work of the Surrey Association for 4isual 6mpairment. *d$inistrator, Co$$unity Ser+ices ea$ - To provide general office.administrative support to the *ommunity Services Team in 8eatherhead as necessary, including photocopying, typing and printing documents, assisting with mailings and other ad hoc tasks. 0Ouip$ent deli+ery +olunteer - 3ne-off visits to vision impaired personsF homes to deliver bulky or e<pensive e7uipment. The e7uipment may need a minimal amount of setting up in the personFs home, e.g. phones with memory dialling, or talking book tape recorders etc. .C 5olunteer - To assist visually impaired people in their homes, and.or at one of our *ommunications *lasses locally with 6*T Training. Class *ssistant - To assist the *ommunication *lass facilitator at a local venue to provide a conducive environment where a small group of visually impaired people can practise touch typing, @raille and /oon skills and support each other. Qo previous e<perience of these techni7ues is necessary. The basic support re7uired is reading, guiding people in the venue, assist with making tea and coffee.arranging chairs and small tables. 9This is not a domestic or personal care role:. "o! 5ision Ser+ices 5olunteer ? The role will enable visually impaired 946: people to make the best possible use of the reading aids.magnifiers purchased from SA46 and 5ye *linics and will includeH 4isiting 946: people in their homes, Gelping 946: people to read more effectively, Supporting SA46 staff in delivering 8ow 4ision services Phone 3riend ? To befriend one or more visually impaired people in Surrey through regular telephone contact from the volunteerFs own home using own phone. &66ice Support 6or 0ye Clinic "iaison &66icer - To provide general office.administrative support to the 5*83 as necessary, including photocopying, audio typing and printing documents, assisting with mailings, making appointments and other ad hoc tasks. >eporting to SA46 on outcomes and issues 0ccentric 5ie!ing , To support 5ye *linic 8iaison 3fficer by visiting clients to ensure they gain the full benefit from reading aids. Time commitment of up to one day a week. Training provided in Fetcham, 8eatherhead. Qe<t training course Manuary 2!"3. Qeed to be able to travel in local area and communicate effectively. 5<penses paid.

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S2RR07 C*R0 R2S S 0PS 5oluntary "earning Support Worker - 8ocated at ;oking 8earning *entre, ' wayside *ourt, ;oking, Surrey this role is to support an e<isting team in the delivery of structured programmes of personal and social education to small groups of challenging young people. The role would beH To support the delivery of training sessions to an appropriate level. To support group work and individual training packages to a small group of young people. To assist each young person to develop a portfolio of work in the conte<t of their ersonal 1evelopment lan. To support monitoring and recording of training delivery as re7uired. To ensure all work is delivered and evaluated in accordance with the programmeFs 57ual 3pportunities policy. To attend occasional team meetings as agreed. To attend formal supervision every term. /entors will support "# to "' year-olds in ;oking. This work is part of a wider Douth *onsortium proEect working with hard-to-reach young people who are at risk of becoming what is officially known as Q55T 9not in 5ducation, 5mployment or Training:. 6f you become a mentor, you would typically see a young person for half an hour once a week or once a fortnight. /entoring is not about being constantly on call. ;e wouldn0t e<pect you to take on more than one mentee at a time, unless you want to make a bigger time commitment. raining Support &66icer - This is a 2supporting people0 role, the work takes place on a canal boat, conducting environmental work, however, other volunteers manage the boat and environmental training can be provided if needed, no boating or environmental skills are needed to apply for this role, though a willingness to work in this environment is essential. 4olunteers are asked to volunteer the same day of the week, a minimum of one day per four weeks is re7uested, though the same day each week would be ideal. The role involves supporting small groups of up to four environmental volunteers as they carry out practical environmental work and then helping them to provide the documentary evidence 9written, photographic and audio: of their understanding and progress. The environmental volunteers on Swingbridge 2 carry out essential conservation work along the >iver ;ey, @asingstoke *anal and the Thames. The environmental volunteers are mostly from disadvantaged backgrounds, with poor education, learning difficulties, homelessness, addiction, being an offender or e<-offender, or long term unemployed. Doung people 9"#-"=: from the Trust0s own ST5 S programmes also benefit from training on Swingbridge2. All have the potential to progress and develop their skills, thereby improving their life chances. 0n+iron$ental 5olunteer - This is a 2supporting people0 role, the work takes place on a canal boat, conducting environmental work, however, other volunteers manage the boat and environmental training can be provided if needed, no boating or environmental skills are needed to apply for this role, though a willingness to work in this environment is essential. 4olunteers are asked to volunteer the same day of the week, a minimum of one day per four weeks is re7uested, though the same day each week would be ideal. The role involves supporting small groups of up to four environmental volunteers as they carry out practical environmental work and then helping them to provide the documentary evidence 9written, photographic and audio: of their understanding and progress. The environmental volunteers on Swingbridge 2 carry out essential conservation work along the >iver ;ey, @asingstoke *anal and the Thames. The environmental volunteers are mostly from disadvantaged backgrounds, with poor education, learning difficulties, homelessness, addiction, being an offender or e<-offender, or long term unemployed. Doung people 9"#-"=: from the Trust0s own ST5 S programmes also benefit from training on Swingbridge2. All have the potential to progress and develop their skills, thereby improving their life chances. @oth programmes run on the boat aim to build confidence, encourage communication and teamwork, improve literacy and deliver accredited 7ualifications whilst offering valuable training in environmental skills. The environmental training is accredited by the 3pen *ollege Qetwork for topics in outdoor maintenance and for those with aptitude and interest, nationally

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recognised 7ualifications in boating skills are also available on board through the Qational *ommunity @oats Association.

Surrey 'isabled People(s Partnership Citi)en *d+ocacy , To provide independent free and confidential *iti+en Advocacy to disabled adults within the administrative *ounty of Surrey. To support the Advocacy Service as a whole, in particular working in support of the rofessional Advocacy Service by assisting clients with non-urgent and longer term issues Advocate on behalf of disabled people *ommunicate with clients regularly by the most appropriate means *reate a relationship with the client where he.she will feel able to discuss their problems in confidence with you Act on behalf of clients, following their instructions, ensuring they are consistent with good practice and the law /aintain secure records and data of client0s details in accordance with data protection and S1 0s *onfidentiality olicy rovide monitoring information relating to work undertaken with clients, including hours spent and actions taken Attend regular 23ne to 3ne0 sessions with the 4olunteer *oordinator Attend Advocacy /eetings and accept any relevant training whenever possible 5stablish what your client is hoping to achieve, and review options if this goal is not achievable 6f necessary, re7uest permission from the client to discuss matters with other relevant people involved with them Formulate an action plan.advocacy agreement with the client Take whatever appropriate action is necessary to achieve the goal, keeping the client informed at each stage. 8iaise with other agencies, statutory, voluntary and independent, as necessary *ontact the 4olunteer *oordinator when guidance is re7uired. 1o not disclose own personal details to clients 9home address.tel no: 6f appointments with clients can only be arranged during weekends or evenings, please ensure S1 0s 8one ;orking olicy is adhered to. S2RR07 '&"P1.%S S!i$ *ssistantH Surrey 1olphins is an assisted swim charity offering >unnymede and ;oking adults with restricted mobility the opportunity to swim and e<ercise in a safe and friendly environment. ;e need a fit and strong volunteer to assist with pushing wheelchairs in and out of the pool and helping members to transfer from our waterproof chairs back into their own wheelchair and of course assisting members in the water during the swimming session. Tuesday N Thursday mornings, during term time. S2RR07 'R2/ J *"C&1&" C*R0 Chair$an 9;3B=&%:H Surrey 1rug N Alcohol *are 9S1A*: receives its funding from Surrey 1rug and Alcohol Action Team 91AAT:. 6t is managed by a *hairman, 4ice *hair, Treasurer and the *ommittee. There is one paid position in the charity a co-ordinator and referrals manager. ;e are seeking a professional with e<perience of chairing meetings, understanding funding and finance issues. 5<perience although not essential within the drug and alcohol sector would be advantageous as would the running of a charity. 1elpline 5olunteer , 4olunteers are needed to help run our confidential 2#.% helpline to Surrey *ounty residents primarily, but also nationally, to give advice and support to those with drug and alcohol problems, both users and family and friends. Free compulsory training provided which is si< Saturdays over "! weeks, and ongoing support provided through specially trained volunteers. The volunteer will work from home, but the charity has a call system which involves no cost. A minimum commitment is re7uired of & hours a week for one shift. Surrey 1rug *are has a minimum age limit of "$ years.

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S2RR07 0'2C* .&% B2S.%0SS P*R %0RS1.P *cti+ity and ga$es support +olunteers H Gelping with one day and half day activities taking place in schools across Surrey. Activities includeH Business /a$e - students run a virtual company for the day. 3uture o!n - planning and development of a town /lobal rading /a$e - to illustrate trade and economic development of different countries and the role of technology and natural resources. .nter+ie! Skills - Surrey based companies provide interviewers at school or business premises for ' students, each interview lasting 3! minutes. Business Studies - tutorials to A 8evel students deliveringH finance, human resources, accounts, banking etc. S2RR07 3.R0 *%' R0SC20 S0R5.C0 The Fire and 5mergency Support Service is a partnership with Surrey Fire and >escue Service that provides immediate post-crisis practical and emotional support to the victims of domestic fires, floods and similar Fire service related incidents. 6t is delivered 2#.% by specially trained >ed *ross volunteer0s on-call working on a rota basis. 3ire 5olunteer; As a Fire 4olunteer you will be supporting Surrey and Fire >escue in the local community raising awareness of Fire Safety and assisting and supporting at community events and campaigns. The Bey tasks of a Fire 4olunteer areH To target individuals within the community that are Fhard to reachF and Fhard to influenceF, building links between community organisations and Surrey Fire and >escue Service to ensure Fat riskF groups are aware of fire safety. 1eliver leaflets regarding fire safety initiatives to areas of individuals most at risk. To assist operational crews in completing Gome Fire Safety 4isits. Assisting in local initiatives About Surrey Fire 4olunteer Service Surrey Fire 4olunteer Service e<ists in order to support and assist the community work of our operational firefighters, providing an efficient and professional service to all members of the community. S2RR07 /&"3 , 32%'.%/ *%' R0C&/%. .&% &33.C0R needed to Eoin the team to help the *ounty and the 2! Aet into Aolf clubs and other clubs to apply for pots of funding in order to improve facilities and get more beginner.intermediate club and community activities happening. The role is designed to give those clubs that are doing the beginner development work, recognition at a local, county and national level and to help get their club in to the public spotlight) This is an important role within Surrey Aolf and will take between 3-# hours a week. S2RR07 P&".C0 *%PR Back &66ice *ssistant; *arry out AQ > QAS compliancy checks. ;e are re7uired to carry out annual checks of all cameras owned or operated by Surrey olice.Qo min. hours, daytime and evening times re7uired. *ppoint$ent Setting 5olunteer; This role is designed to assist the Force by appointment setting over the telephone 9arranging meetings between the Qationality 1epartment and Foreign Qationals:. "& hours per week ideally in total, could be through more than one volunteer. C.' *d$inistration 5olunteerH To provide administrative support in order to enhance the investigative function. & hours per week, hours can be fle<ible by arrangement. /aintaining the duties rosta for the team Gelping at meetings roducing letters for internal distribution 1ealing with telephone en7uiries and visitors Aeneral clerical duties including photocopying.filing romote and comply with Surrey olices policies on e7ual opportunities and health N safety both in the delivery of service and the treatment of others

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S2RR07 S0*RC1 *%' R0SC20 Search and Rescue echnician; To form the maEor part of the individual teams that are deployed during a search. 5very operational member undergoes a period of training and assessment in order to 7ualify as a Search technician. %on,operational $e$bers; To help maintain e7uipment, keep vehicles on the road, carry out fundraising and recruitment activities and assist with the accounts. Although Qon-operational members do not get actively involved in searches, these members are e7ually vital to the Cnit S2RR07 S &P S#&-.%/ S0R5.C0 elephone Support Ser+ice >inging new clients to discuss the stop smoking support options and booking them onto chosen path. 4olunteers will be making a huge contribution towards the better health of clients. S2RR07 W."'".30 R2S 0n+iron$ental 5olunteers are wanted for various proEects in irbright and surrounding areas, mainly in practical conservation 9Tuesday, ;ednesday, and Thursday:. Also weekend work at Gorsell *ommon 9see above: and @rentmoor Geath. All parties are supervised. 3ther occasional opportunities, planning and land use, otter and river proEects, ecological surveying. rustees have ultimate responsibility for directing the affairs of S;T, and ensuring that it is solvent, well-run, and delivering the charitable outcomes for the benefit of the public for which it has been set up. 1utiesH*ompliance To ensure that S;T complies with its governing document, organisation law, and any other relevant legislation or regulations To ensure that S;T pursues its obEectives as defined in its governing document. To ensure S;T applies its resources e<clusively in pursuance of its obEectives. Strategic 1irection To contribute actively to *ouncilsF role in giving firm strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals, setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets. To safeguard the good name and values of the organisation. To ensure the financial stability of S;T, the proper investment of its funds, protection of its property and other assets 5mployees To ensure that there is a clear understanding of the scope of authority delegated to the *53 To ensure that policies and strategies agreed by *ouncil are set out clearly and unambiguously so that the *53 and staff are clear about what they need to do. To ensure that S;T has an appropriate human resources policy framework in place to support efficient and effective practice in all areas of operations. To appoint and support the employees and monitor their performance Aeneral To represent S;T at functions and meetings as appropriate To use any specific knowledge or e<perience they have to help the *ouncil of Trustees reach sound decisions. This will involve scrutinising *ouncil papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, and providing advice and guidance re7uested by the *ouncil on new initiatives, or other issues relevant to the area of the organisationFs work in which the Trustee has special e<pertise. To attend meetings SW*% CSouth,West Woking *ssisting %eighboursD 'ri+er 9;3B3$":H to assist people with various tasks such as prescription collection, transport, shopping. 5<penses covered. 'uty &66icers 9;3B=&$:H ;orking from home using our mobile phone to receive calls from needy neighbours - usually re7uests for lifts to hospital or doctors appointments. Then using their own phone 9costs will be reimbursed by S;AQ: - to contact suitable volunteers in the

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organisation to meet the clientFs needs. 1uty 3fficers may volunteer for as little or as many duties each month that suits them. SW.%/BR.'/0 C&##2%. 7 B&* PR&80C Cre! #e$bers Winter to work with offenders on community payback work doing bank clearance, litter picking, tree coppicing, tidying up the tow paths and clearing nearby open areas, maintenance including fencing, paths, signs and lock gates. Training is provided and you can gain an 3*Q certificate in crewing and in environmental work. 0n+iron$ental 5olunteer needed to participate in bank clearance along the canal waterside and conservation work, litter picking, tree coppicing, tidying up the tow paths and clearing nearby open areas, maintenance including fencing, paths, signs and lock gates. Training is provided and you can gain an 3*Q certificate in F/aintenance for 3utdoor >ecreationF - environmental work. This work takes place ;ednesdays between "!am N 3pm. There is an optional opportunity to work with disadvantaged young people and supervised groups of adult offenders who are sentenced by the courts to Funpaid workF. This work takes place on Fridays and Saturdays between "!-#pm. 5olunteer Skipper : S!ingbridge ? To train as a 4olunteer skipper to work on Swingbridge "- which is used for training in boat crewing and boat management plus teambuilding and educational trips. 4olunteers need to have e<perience of working with young people and the confidence to learn how to take responsibility for skippering boat trips and helping to train other novice volunteers. Accredited training is provided in-house. 3nce trained, skippers and crew will run trips for community groups. They will share their skills and train people of all ages including young students on our ST5 S alternative education programmes and offenders on community payback. 5olunteer Skipper , S!ingbridge 2 To train as a 4olunteer skipper to work on Swingbridge 2 - which is the base for teams of people carrying out environmental conservation and clearance all year round on Surrey waterways and in nearby parks, nature reserves and green spaces. See above S7 1W&&' PR.#*R7 SC1&&" Reading 5olunteer C;3B "#&=:. Sythwood primary School has done much in the last few years to improve reading standards. ;e are always looking to improve our childrenFs reading skills further and this is where you can help. 4olunteers are re7uired to hear children read across the primary age range to provide that very important reading practise. Dou will work with the children on a regular basis for a morning or afternoon session and hours will be fle<ible to suit. *"A small registered charity based locally in Surrey running 2 hourly weekly therapeutic workshops running within the school term. 1elp hose Reco+ering 3ro$ Stokes , herapeutic Workshop 5olunteers are trained to learn the strategies to help recoverers from strokes with dysphasia 9a problem with communication and comprehension: working one to one at Bnaphill 9Thurs am: There may also need for volunteers who are willing to visit recoverers at home on a regular weekly.fortnightly basis. Co$$unication Support 5olunteer 9;3B""=3:; roviding support for people with speech and communication difficulties 9aphasia.dysphasia: following stroke, in a group workshop for 2 hours a week 9term time only:. The role involves assisting stroke recoverers in practicing all aspects of communication in a lively and stimulating environment, 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. 00%*/0 C*%C0R R2S Collection 5olunteers : *rgos; ;ith over ""!! stores across the CB and >epublic of 6reland, we have a uni7ue opportunity to fundraise through bucket collections at busy shopping periods during the year. *ollection volunteers must be aged over "'. Dounger volunteers are welcomed, providing they are accompanied by adults. Dou will be receiving

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cash donations from the public, raising awareness of our work and positively representing Teenage *ancer Trust 0RR0%C0 1.//.%S R2S Co$$unity Support 5olunteers; to provide support for clients who re7uire a structured period of support to enable them to reach agreed personal and.or self management goals 10 BR./. 0 R2S

Support 5olunteer : An opportunity to provide emotional support and practical help to people with life-threatening illness, their carers and families. This is a very fle<ible position for people able to offer weekly support for 3-# hours. Training will be given and volunteers are supported in their role.

10 C"2B = &"' W&-.%/ 7outh Club Co$$ittee #e$ber , ;e need a literate and numerate person to Eoin the management committee of the *lub. 1o you have a little time to help with admin tasks such as applying for grants, volunteer recruitment and co-ordinating the *lub volunteerFs rota. Cra6t *cti+ity &rganiser - ;e need an enthusiastic artistic person to help organise craft activities on ;ednesday evenings with our young people = - "% years, some of whom have special needs. *cti+e *ssistant - ;e need an energetic and enthusiastic person to help organise active games on ;ednesday evenings with some boisterous young people = - "% years either in a large hall or outside. 10 10R*P7 /*R'0%; Creati+e *ssistant , ;e are looking for creative people who would be prepared to help on monthly activity days we run for special needs clients who can prepare activities, think of new ideas etc. 3und Raising *ssistant , ;e re7uire help with some of our fund raising activities on an ad hoc basis, which occur throughout the year. /arden *ssistants ;e re7uire volunteers to assist in the Aarden alongside our horticulturists in the supervision of our adult clients and teenagers with special needs. From September we will be open # days a week, /onday to Thursday. 3ur adult clients attend all year round but our teenagers only attend during school term times. Qo gardening e<perience is re7uired, Eust the ability to get along with others and muck in)

"C : 1&SP.C0 S0R5.C0S * 1&#0 Support Partner : S2P*R(s CWokingD A SSuparS is a support partner - to an adult with a life limiting condition, their family.carer9s: in their own home. @efriending.helping on an emotional and practical level, providing respite for families.carers, up to 3 hours per week. SuparFs offer companionship, and are matched with a client with similar interests. ractical assistance can be helping with light shopping, walking the dog, collecting prescriptions, driving and accompanying people to appointments. The service does not provide personal or nursing care. The charity0s activities are supported by the @ig 8ottery Fund. AimH /aking a real difference by improving 7uality of life at a sensitive and challenging time. 0+ents 1elper43undraiser. 5nthusiastic and fun loving people are re7uired for this role) T8* needs help with local fundraising activities across Gampshire, Surrey and ;est Susse<. 6nvolvement can range from organising events, distributing leaflets, helping at events, managing street collections, holding small personal events such as coffee mornings, and contributing to the marketing and fundraising plan with new ideas)

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rustee. *andidates are sought who will be able to offer sufficient time to enable attendance at board meetings, normally si< a year, participation in meetings and on one strategic away day per year. &2R0 0S *C .&% 1elpdesk 5olunteer 9;3B"#&": To help operate the Gelpdesk between =am-&pm weekdays or out of hours to provide support and information about Tourettes. Full training and support will be given. This is a wonderful opportunity for anyone with e<perience of Tourette Syndrome and who may be undertaking a counselling degree.7ualification. Suitable for volunteers who can make a long-term commitment. 5.C .# S2PP&R Case!orker; ;e are looking for people to Eoin our local team to provide emotional support to 4ictims of *rime. This involves face to face and telephone contacts with victims. This volunteering role is done in your own time as part of a team, with supervision close by. ;e need people who are able to empathy without preconceptions, are Ipeople personsJ, have their own computer with basic 6T skills and are good communicators 5.S. .%/ 3R.0%'S 3riendship 3riend - Two hours a month is all we ask to help serve tea and coffee to lonely older residents in sheltered schemes. Dour ideas for other ways to make the social e<perience enEoyable would also be most welcome. *d$inistrator - 6f you have a few hours to spare doing general office administration. Qo e<perience necessary. 1o$e Be6riender - 3ne hour a week is all it takes to make a real difference to the life of an elderly lonely person living on their own when you pop in for a chat and a cup of tea. @e a friend by having a friend to e<perience the rewards. A sad fact is that over half a million older people spend *hristmas alone. /ake a difference by being a friend. 3ne hour a week is all it takes. Thank you W* 0RW*7S R0C&50R7 , 1elp to Restore the Water!ays ;eek long working holidays usually start around #pm on the first Saturday and finish at lunch time on the following Saturday. The working day usually runs from =am to &pm 9weather dependent: with plenty of tea-breaks and lunch on site. A cooked breakfast and a substantial, home cooked, evening meals are provided. W* S /*""0R7 /allery Ste!ard , ;atts Aallery re-opened in late Spring 2!"" after a two year restoration. Dou can be a part of this e<citing moment in the AalleryFs history by becoming a Aallery steward. 3ur stewards provide a friendly welcome to visitors and help to answer any 7uestions they may have whilst safeguarding the collection. W0S S2RR07 &S 0&P&R&R&S.S S2PP&R /R&2P Co$$ittee #e$ber re7uired to run the local support group that provides support and information to local people affected by osteoporosis. The committee meets about & times a year and runs # - ' Aroup meetings and 2 events per year. The group also raises awareness of osteoporosis in the community and has close contacts with St eterFs Gospital to ensure they provide the best possible service. W."' "0*R%.%/ &utdoor "earning 1oliday Club , 9;3B"3'": Supporting trained IForest School I leaders to look after groups of children spending the day having fun in woodlands around Surrey. Dou will need to be easy going, enEoy the outdoors and love being with children. There are # sites across SurreyH Aatton ark near >eigate 9Qational Trust:, *laremont near 5sher 9Qational Trust:, ;inkworth Arboretum near Aodalming 9Qational Trust: and Alice Golt 9near Farnham: Wild "earning 5olunteer9;3B"3'3: The role of the ;ild 8earning volunteer is to look after activities for leaders from time to time, support assistants and leaders with the tasks of the day, and otherwise be thoroughly alert to

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what is happening at all times, communicating with assistants and leaders. An enthusiastic and full hearted volunteer is of immeasurable value to participants, leaders and assistants. W1. 0 "&'/0 C1."'R0%(S C0% R0 ;hite 8odge, based in *hertsey, supports disabled children and adults and their families or carers in Surrey and the surrounding areas. ;e believe it is important not only to provide support and services as early as possible, but also to ensure they are available as and when they are needed. 'ri+er, #inibus : 4olunteers re7uired to drive ;hite 8odge minibus to pick up service users from their home. =.!! - "!.3! and 3.!! - &.!! Also one person who could drive " or 2 days a year for pre-booked trips. Training provided, aged over 22yrs and must have 3 years driving e<perience. Qeed to be able to drive 1" vehicles on modern driving license or FAF vehicle on older driving licence. Play and "eisure *cti+ities Worker , School 1olidays CChrist$as, 0aster, 1al6 er$sD. To assist with holiday activities for young people with physical disabilities, giving general support with activities including playing with the children, painting, water and play, swimming and outings. /on - Fri during school holidays =am-&.!!pm. /eneral 1elp with the 8eisure N 8ife skills activities in our adult centre on Tuesdays between "!.3! and 3.3! ? cooking, gardening, discussion groups, 7ui++es etc. /ardening 1elpers re7uired /on-Fri, hours to suit. /aintaining and tidying the grounds etc. 1ydro 1elp; assisting 4olunteers needed on Friday mornings to help with the adult hydrotherapy sessions. Assisting disabled adults either in the water or changing. 3undraising 0+ent ea$; to help at events throughout the year, with our fundraising team. "eisure J "i6e Skills *cti+ities 1elper in *dult Centre; Aeneral help with the 8eisure N 8ife Skills activities in our adult centre on Tuesdays between "!.3! and 3.3! - cooking, gardening, discussion groups, 7ui++es etc. W&-.%/ *SS&C.* .&% &3 5&"2% *R7 S0R5.C0 5olunteer 6or Woking .nterpreting and ranslation Ser+ice. 4olunteer re7uired initially for one day a week 9Tuesday: to take bookings from clients and book interpreters. /ust be computer literate and able to use database. Aood telephone manner essential. The ability to cover other days if necessary would be an advantage W.S'&# R2S C heD The ;isdom Trust provides education programmes to create wider awareness about poverty, environment and health issues and to support charities and good causes with donations. Web 'esignerH eople with web design skills are needed to help develop the ;isdom Trust website as well as take part in other areas of the TrustFs activities. /ost of the tasks will be carried out from home. Website *ssistant 4 &nline Researcher H Dou will assist with online research, fundraising online, developing education programmes and help at e<hibitions. Anyone with a computer could help out. Dou could give any amount of time from & minutes a week upwards. W&-.%/ CS #*R7 &3 B0 1*%7D SC&2 /R&2P CFthD Bea+er Scout 1elper; 6nitially you would act as a helper within the @eaver *olony with a potential then to move into a uniformed roll. @eaver Scouts are children aged between ' and $ yrs old. They belong to the first and youngest section in the Scouting family. 5asily recognised by their distinctive tur7uoise sweatshirts, @eaver Scouts enEoy making friends, playing games, going on visits and helping others. Temporary opportunities for young people doing 1of5 also available. W&-.%/ *%' S*# B0*R0 1&SP.C0S Warehouse SorterH 8ively and fun person wanted to Eoin our great team in Bnaphill. 3ur main sorting warehouse is a busy and interesting environment. 6f you have an eye for fashion, an interest in books, toys or bric a brac, you are Eust the person to help the team sort goods ready for distribution to one of our "" shops. Shop 5olunteers re7uired working in charity shops in the following areas, ;oking, Bingfield, Bnaphill 9furniture shop:, Gorsell 9bookshop and charity shop:, ;est @yfleet and, Aoldsworth ark. =.3!-#.3!pm /on-Sat.

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'ri+er4'eli+ery Person to work in our main warehouse in Bnaphill. *ollecting and delivering goods to our charity shops. /CST be able to lift heavy bo<es and have a clean driving licence. W&-.%/ C&R&%0RS C&2R Support 5olunteer , An opportunity to provide support on the day of the in7uest only to families and witnesses going through a traumatic proceeding. ;orking as part of a team, volunteers will need to commit at least " day per fortnight working at the court. W&-.%/ C7C"0 S * .&%S Cycle #echanics CW&-?BF?D; ;e are looking for individuals who have enthusiasm and dedication for cycling and *ycle mechanics who like working with young people to help train them in cycle maintenance and pass on their knowledge and skills. Dou would be working from our new purpose built *ycle Station ;orkshop in Aoldsworth ark ;oking as a valued member of a *ommunity 6nterest *ompany that sets out to promote cycling to everyone, young and old and to teach people how to keep their cycles maintained in good order and keep cycling. ;e are also involved in the sale of second hand refurbished bikes which we complete in our workshop and we give bikes to people for reduced rates who need a bike to get to work or for recreation. ;e hope to run three workshop session to start with on Tuesday evening & till $pm and on Saturday either morning or afternoon depending on the availability of volunteers responding to this advert. The purpose built workshop presents us with a new opportunity to e<pand and we need to build a dedicated and enthusiastic team of volunteer mechanics make it a success) 6f you think you can help or know someone who might like this opportunity we hope you get in touch) Free T shirt provided) W&-.%/ C&##2%. 7 #0'.* .&% S0R5.C0 #ediators : Please note at present, they are only looking 6or $en as they ha+e enough ladies. ;ithin the community, neighbours may get into dispute over boundaries, hedges and trees, noise, anti-social behaviour, rubbish, parking, children, pets etc. *ommunity /ediators work in pairs with neighbours in this situation to help them resolve the dispute. The process involves meeting with each party to listen to the issues and then, if possible, bringing the two parties together, in a neutral location, where the mediators will facilitate a meeting where each party will listen to each other, discuss the issues and reach an agreement which will usually spell out what each party will do to avoid the problem from arising again, and how they will deal with it if it does. Training will be provided

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Beat 0ating 'isorder /roup 3acilitator The volunteering role is to support people affected by a range of eating disorders including Anore<ia, bulimia and overeating conditions within a self-help group environment. The role involves co-facilitating groups where people can meet and share e<periences and coping strategies with others in a similar position. Aroups meet twice a month. Full training and support will be provided. W&-.%/ *"-.%/ %0WSP*P0R *SS&C.* .&% Recording 0ngineersH to record master tape that can be copied and dispatched to our visually impaired listeners. >ecording takes place on a Friday evening at our studios based

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the /oorcroft *entre, ;estfield, ;oking. This fun role sounds more technical than it is, it is easy to pick up and any training will be provided. *d$inistration *ssistant 9;3B"3"#:H >e7uired " week in every 3, on a Friday evening, to under various administration tasks involved in the processing and distribution of audio tapes to our visual impaired clients W&-.%/ #0% *" 10*" 1 R0S&2RC0 C0% R0, C&R%0R1&2S0 0ating 'isorder /roup 3acilitator, Beat , The volunteering opportunity is to provide support to people affected by a range of eating disorders including anore<ia, bulimia and overeating conditions within a self help group environment. The role involves co-facilitating groups where people can meet to share e<periences and coping strategies with others in a similar situation. *urrently twice monthly from %.3! to =.!! and will take place at *ornerhouse, ;oking and *ornerhouse >unnymede,"A *orrie >oad, Addlestone. W&&'CR*3 3&"1elper, who likes working with children 9& to "' years:, re7uired to lead groups in games, drama, craftwork and music as well as outdoor activities such as camping, hiking and hostelling. Training and support is offered. /onday evenings '.3! to = pm in Bnaphill. 7#C* W&-.%/ , he 7pod centre 4olunteers re7uired at a new state of the art youth music, drop in and creative arts facility in ;oking town centre. ositions available includeH 7outh Workers 1o you enEoy encouraging and empowering young people to succeed in lifeU The ;oking Dpod seeks enthusiastic and energetic 4olunteer Douth ;orkers to promote and support youth work in our 1rop-6n service. Dou will have the opportunity toH K Assist the lead youth worker in the running of drop-in sessions. K @uild relationships with young people, showing a professional interest in their lives. K 5ngage young people in positive activities. K *ontribute ideas to improving and developing facilities and services K @e a member of our growing and dynamic youth work team K rovide ;oking0s young people with a safe environment to belong, thrive and succeed in life. K rovide encouragement, empowerment, and e7uality to all young people K /entor and coach young people K Gelp run the service, be on cafY duty, be involved in our gigs, help put out facilities 9Vbo<, pool etc: K @e trained in Safeguarding K >eceive basic Douth ;ork training K ;ork fle<ible hours 9typical shift, "'H3! - 2"H!! pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays: 7outh Support 5olunteer 9;3B""$!:H to support Douth 1rop-in for ""-"= year olds at the Dpod. Attend monthly team T4Q meeting 9usually the last Thursday of the month %-$ p.m.: /ust be over "$ years old. 1utiesH Assist the lead youth worker in the running of drop-in sessions. Cnderstand safeguarding policy and work within professional boundaries. Cndertake necessary training. rovide safe, welcoming environment for young people. @uild relationships with young people, showing a professional interest in their lives. 5ngage young people in positive activities. @ring any concerns to the attention of shift leader. *ontribute ideas to improving and developing facilities and services. *lternati+e "earning 5olunteer 7outh Support Worker 1o you enEoy encouraging and empowering young people to succeed in lifeU The ;oking Dpod seeks enthusiastic and energetic 4olunteer Douth Support ;orkers to support our Alternative 8earning rogramme. Gours - Tuesday and.or ;ednesday =am-3pm Dou will have the opportunity toH @e a member of our growing and dynamic youth work team

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rovide ;okingFs young people with a safe environment to belong, thrive and succeed in life. rovide encouragement, empowerment and e7uality to all young people /entor and coach young people Attend monthly leadership and vision nights >eceive Safeguarding training >eceive basic Douth ;ork training. 'etached 7outh Workers 1o you enEoy encouraging and empowering young people to succeed in lifeU The ;oking Dpod seeks enthusiastic and energetic 4olunteer Douth ;orkers to promote and support 1etached Douth ;ork in our community. You will have the opportunity to: @e a member of our growing and dynamic youth work team To go out into the communityH @arnsbury, Sheerwater, Sythwood, Aoldsworth ark. 5ncourage ;oking0s young people to find a safe environment to belong, thrive and succeed in life 9pointing them to one of our % centres: rovide encouragement, empowerment and e7uality to all young people Attend monthly leadership and vision nights >eceive Safeguarding training >eceive basic Douth ;ork training 7&R- R&*' PR&80C The Dork >oad roEect is a registered charity which runs a direct access hostel for single homeless people in the ;oking and surrounding area. *cti+ity +olunteers needed who have 2something to offer0 such as playing guitar or arts and crafts or other interesting skills. Gours are '.!!-=.!! pm /onday to Saturday. 'rop in Centre 1elpers needed Sundays between $.3!am-"."&pm or "."&pm-'pm serving breakfast, lunch and dinner or Eust being at the centre playing games and interacting with clients. 'rop in Centre 0+ening "i+ing Skills Coach; *oaching people who have been homeless in the basic living skills needed, including budgeting, basic cooking, being a good neighbour.tenant and paying bills *d+ocate and Support +olunteer to support people who have been homeless. This will include supporting in training.employment.voluntary work, staying safe.what to do in danger.emergency and staying in tenancy i.e. budgeting, antisocial behaviour and managing bills. -itchen *ssistant to help prepare and serve a healthy meal 9Food Safety Gygiene *ertificate desirable:. Also to restock cupboards, washing up and cleaning and serving teas and coffees. From "!am to ".3!pm /onday to Thursday. 5olunteer Charity 3undraiser , To assist in increasing income from fundraising and other funding streams to the Dork >oad roEect. The postholder will work with the roEect /anager and roEect 1irector to plan and facilitate fundraising events and also research other funding streams that may be available. This will be achieved by establishing a regular fundraising schedule and online research. 5olunteer 1ousing &ptions *d+isor , To assist with identifying client0s area of local connection, housing options available and completing paperwork in relation to this. The postholder will work with the 1ay *entre *o-ordinator to identify individual housing options for clients. 5olunteer 0$ploy$ent *d+isor , To assist with facilitating both group and one to one session with clients, to look at employment skills and other aspects relating to preparation when looking for work. The postholder will work with the 1ay *entre *o-ordinator to support clients with looking for work. Volunteer Welfare Benefits Advisor - To assist with facilitating both group and one to one session with clients, to look at employment skills and other aspects relating to preparation when looking for work. The postholder will work with the 1ay *entre *o-ordinator to support clients with looking for work. 5olunteer *d$inistrator , To assist with all associated administration re7uired for the running of the day centre. The postholder will work with the 1ay *entre *o-ordinator to

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register new clients, keep recording records up to date and assist with general admin duties as re7uired. For more information on any of the above. lease come into the ;A4S office. 7&2%/ 0% 0RPR.S0 CSurreyD Business *d+isers , "earn to 0arn; @usiness Advisers are re7uired to assist with the delivery of the Doung 5nterprise scheme in ;oking and ;est Surrey. Qo previous e<perience or e<pert knowledge is re7uired, other than individual e<perience of work and business, and enthusiasm. 8earn to 5arn a range of one day programmes for local schools that enables young people aged "3-"& years to develop a crucial understanding of the importance of developing skills, knowledge and e<perience for working life through their education and future training. The programme engages students in ' activity based sessions e<ploring the relationship between learning and the attainment of personal goals. 7&2R S*%C 2*R7, Wo$en(s Re6uge : 3e$ale 5olunteers only please 1elpline 5olunteers , yourSanctuary offers specialist services to women, men and children affected by domestic abuse. ;e run a 2#.% helpline along with other frontline services such as community outreach and refuge. Gelpline roles can be office or home based and we need volunteers to commit to a minimum two shifts per month. Full training and support is provided. 3e$ale +olunteers only 1elpline 5olunteers C&66ice 1oursD@ased at our offices in ;oking your will cover regular four hour shifts each week. 3ffering confidential emotional and practical support to those e<periencing domestic abuse, you will also take refuge referrals, find refuge space and signpost to other agencies. A calm and non-Eudgemental approach is essential. This is ideal for those with an interest in issues related to domestic abuse. 1elpline 5olunteers C&ut o6 &66ice 1oursD; @ased at home, you will be provided with a mobile phone on which to take calls. The role will include offering confidential emotional and listening support to callers, providing information and signposting to other services as needed. A calm and non-Eudgemental approach is essential. ;eekdays shifts from &pm to =am and weekend shifts from =am to "pm, "pm to &pm and &pm to =am although some fle<ibility is available. 4olunteers on overnight shifts are e<pected to sleep but need to be able to wake up and take calls if necessary. Receptionist; This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to gain additional skills and e<perience as a volunteer within a reception.administration role. @ased on yourSanctuary0s offices in ;oking you will be a part of a great team in a friendly and supportive environment. ;e are looking for help /onday afternoons, Thursday afternoons and Fridays. Budgeting and 'ebt #anage$ent 5olunteer; Some people who come into our refuge do so with a level of debt. ;e are looking for a volunteer with e<cellent finance and communication skills to provide support in the area of budgeting and debt management to those that re7uire it. This may involve reviewing a residents financial situation and discussing options, contacting companies, writing letters and putting together payment plans, helping situation and discussing options, contacting companies, writing letters and putting together payment plans, helping someone to go down the bankruptcy route and so on. This is a role where you can really make a difference to women0s lives. 7&2 1 C&2%C." , Woking 7outh Councillor ;oking Douth *ouncil was set up to be the voice for young people in the @orough, for young people aged between ""-"= years old. As a youth councillor you will be e<pected to show a commitment to the council, and attend monthly meeting and any events, training or other opportunities. Dou must want to make a difference to the local community and be able to feedback to other peers in school, youth centres or any clubs you attend.

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*C .50% 2R0 Activenture runs residential programmes for disabled.special needs young people aged "$"$yrs. Typical activities includeH archery, canoeing, +ip wire, abseiling, obstacle courses, swimming, craft sessions, days out, live bands, karaoke and disco. Residential 5olunteers are needed for this very rewarding role, supervise young people encouraging them to participate in activities and also give assistance and guidance with personal care. Dou would need a good caring attitude with a 2get on with the Eob0 approach and a strong sense of humour. Residential %urses needed during school holidays throughout the year at ;oodrow Gigh Gouse, Amersham and Gindleap ;arren, ;ych *ross, 5ast Susse<. They re7uire fully 7ualified nurses to be responsible for the medical needs of the client during the week, including medication, briefing night staff and record keeping in line with Activenture olicy. 4olunteers will also have the opportunity to participate in the activities of the centre. Waking %ight 5olunteers are needed during the school holidays throughout the year any night Sunday to Saturday. 4olunteers are needed to care for their disabled.special needs guests during the night. This may involve escorting to the toilet, or as directed by the residential nurse. Qo previous e<perience is necessary, as e<perienced staff will be on hand if re7uired to support. Qight staff generally work as a minimum of two people, so would be ideal for a couple, otherwise an e<perienced partner will be provided. *cti+ities &rganiser at Woodro! 1igh 1ouse, *$ersha$, Bucks. Typical activities for all those attending includeH archery, canoeing, +ipwire.abseiling, obstacle courses, and swimming. The activity organiser will assist in the planning of indoor and outdoor activities 9such as craft sessions, days out, live bands, competitions, karaoke N disco: other than those sessions supervised by our own outdoor pursuits instructors. /inimum age "$ years. 1elper C?LMD; This is a uni7ue proEect with several volunteering roles available to accompany young people with special needs on activity weeks and participating in the activities. ;e are delighted to have been supported so keenly by the volunteering agencies in the South 5ast, and hope that the future will be Eust as successful. 1espite our residential centres being located in both 5ast Susse< and @uckinghamshire, this has not put off volunteers being willing to travel out of their immediate area, presumably as we cover the cost of seven days0 accommodation, meals and activities ? many regard us as a week away from home) ;e would be very pleased to hear from any individuals or groups of volunteers whom would be interested in Eoining Activenture for a residential activity week as companion helpers to young people who are disabled or have special needs, during school holidays. ;e offer volunteers free training, and a choice of twelve weeks during the year 9generally during school . college holidays:. This has proven to be a very useful means to gain e<perience in support of seeking further education and of course employment. /any volunteers utilise their stay with us to complete their voluntary involvement and 1uke of 5dinburgh0s Award residential proEect, however most of our regular volunteers simply return because they enEoy this uni7ue e<perience. C1."'R0% C&2% 7 1&".'*7 32%' , *ll about -ids *C .5. 7 BR0*- R0S.'0% .*" 5&"2% 00RS C6i+e nights4si> daysD 9;3B$#3:H The volunteers0 role is to Eoin in with whatever fun and games the week may bringH to get wet, sing, dance, laugh, play games, stay awake, ride bikes, climb, swim and lots, lots more) Also, volunteers should be sensible and aware, help, listen, support, encourage and mediate. Dour Eob is to be there for the children if they need it ... or even if they don0t) To give encouragement and support to a child who has low self-esteem.

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To listen to a child who may be scared or homesick To enter into the childFs world and be silly and have fun) To understand that, generally, the childFs behaviour is a direct result of the environment they have Eust left. That is, after all, why a child comes to **GF) 3ur breaks are designed with children in mind so don0t worry about the activities being too strenuous or challenging. ;e want you to have a positive e<perience on our @reaks) So please enEoy them) To be a **GF 4olunteer you mustH @e over "$ years old. Gowever, we welcome "'-"% year olds to work alongside other volunteers and learn the ropes. @e able to volunteer for ' consecutive days or a weekend, attend training and stay with us residentially. Gave completed a *riminal >ecords @ureau 9*>@: check and be able to provide two reference checks before you volunteer. 5nEoy working with children and have the energy, enthusiasm and empathy to work with children from underprivileged and disadvantaged backgrounds. Gopefully have fun, bring a smile and give the children a fantastic break 5<cellent training and support W00-0%' BR0*- R0S.'0% .*" 5&"2% 00R C3riday to SundayD 9;3B$##:H The volunteers0 role is to Eoin in with whatever fun and games the week may bringH to get wet, sing, dance, laugh, play games, stay awake, ride bikes, climb, swim and lots, lots more) Also, volunteers should be sensible and aware, help, listen, support, encourage and mediate. @ut don0t panic T you won0t be alone. There will be a team leader and other volunteers helping and supporting your efforts. Dour Eob is to be there for the children if they need it ... or even if they don0t) To give encouragement and support to a child who has low self-esteem. To listen to a child who may be scared or homesick. To enter into the childFs world and be silly and have fun) To understand that, generally, the childFs behaviour is a direct result of the environment they have Eust left. That is, after all, why a child comes to **GF) 3ur breaks are designed with children in mind so don0t worry about the activities being too strenuous or challenging. ;e want you to have a positive e<perience on our @reaks) So please enEoy them) &50R 10 W*"" : 1oliday Ca$ps 3ver The ;all is a very special place for children who are affected by serious or life limiting illnesses. 6t is the only residential camp in the CB structured on aul QewmanFs renowned Gole in the ;all Aang camp. 3ver The ;all gives children one glorious week of e<periences that are memorable, e<citing, fun, empowering, physically safe and medically sound. 6t rebuilds their confidence and most importantly is a place where they can Eust be children, not children who are sick. As aul Qewman puts it SA place where kids can kick back, rela< and raise a little hellS. Ca$p ea$ Sta66 directly care for our *ampers 9not medical care:, giving lots of positive encouragement and support to the campers and treat them as FspecialF, not because they, or their sibling, have been ill, but because they are children and young people, each with their own uni7ue gifts and talents. 4olunteering at an 3ver The ;all camp is great fun and hard work. The rewards at the end of the week can be immense. Seeing the difference in the campers after Eust one week can be ama+ing and tremendously satisfying. Time spent at camp makes a difference to the volunteers, too) Dou will learn a lot about yourself, meet like-minded people and make new friends)

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