Adults, Wellbeing & Health Partnerships 📍 West Surrey (Victoria Gate or Guildford) | 💼 22 hrs/week | 💰 £21,181 (pro rata) Surrey County Council is seeking a dedicated Community Information Officer to help residents stay healthy, independent and connected within their local communities. The successful candidate will play a vital role in the Connect to Community model, providing “information, guidance and resources about local services to enable residents to stay healthy and

Supporting a neurodivergent child is one of the most meaningful journeys a parent can take — but it can also feel overwhelming, confusing, and at times isolating. That’s why Joes Buddy Line is hosting a powerful online session designed to give parents the clarity, confidence, and practical tools they need to help their children thrive. On Monday, 6 July, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM, parents and caregivers are invited to join Parents Guide to Nurturing Your Neurodivergent Child, a

MS-UK is pleased to offer a free MS Awareness Training session for professionals and volunteers on Wednesday 17 June at 10.00am. A recording will be available afterwards, and further dates run later in the year. MS affects over 150,000 people in the UK, often bringing invisible symptoms such as fatigue, cognitive changes, and bladder or bowel challenges. This session helps teams better understand MS and the support people may need. Delivered by an MS-UK trainer and a voluntee

Want to make a real difference for local families? Home-Start Guildford is looking for a knowledgeable, engaging speaker to deliver a session on tech safety for parents. Topics include online safety, parental controls, spotting warning signs, and helping families feel confident in the digital world. Email Natalie: natalieb@hsguildford.org.uk https://hsguildford.org.uk/

Guildford is about to get a whole lot more flavour and creativity. On Friday 7 June, the brand‑new Coffee & Culture Festival takes over New House Art Space, bringing together indie coffee roasters, artisan makers, community projects, live performances, and hands‑on workshops for a full day of inspiration. Expect a buzzing mix of local talent and global flavours — from speciality brews and handmade crafts to dance pop‑ups, creative talks, and even an evening qigong session to

We are delighted to share these 30-second, short videos from our Alcohol Health Champions project, in partnership with Surrey County Council. With thanks to our Volunteer Champions; Isabel, Melissa and Alex for taking part, with a brief cameo appearance from Hilary, the Project Lead for VASWS. Look out for our pop-up, outreach events in Guildford and Godalming during Alcohol Awareness Week in July. Further details to follow. Surrey Drug and Alcohol Support https://www.youtube

What a beautiful sunny day we had, last Thursday, for our final Alcohol Health Champions Training Day, in this 12-month project, in partnership with Surrey County Council. A lovely, engaging group of delegates, from charities & organisations across Guildford & Waverley, with a 'guess the units' quiz, fantastic training materials, role play & an awesome lunch on the enclosed patio. Silverbirch House Care Home - Barchester Healthcare looked after us beautifully. And Nell, our T

We had the perfect day yesterday to film the Surrey County Council Media Campaign for our Alcohol Champions Project. With thanks to Melissa at Dose of Nature for hosting us so well, in such a beautiful location. And to Markus, our brilliant videographer! If you would like to attend the FINAL Alcohol Health Champions Training Day, in this 12-month Project, on 23rd April, please email h.holness@vasws.org.uk Surrey Drug and Alcohol Support

A little sneak preview from our filming sessions for the Alcohol Health Champions Project, delivered in partnership with Surrey County Council . Huge thanks to Melissa from Dose of Nature for volunteering to take part, and to the Guildford Borough Community Wellbeing Team for kindly welcoming us to The Hive. We’re also grateful to Alex from Waverley Active Travel and Isabel from the Hale Community Centre for agreeing to be filmed, along with the wonderful team there who h

Join the West Surrey and North East Hants Support Group of the National Eczema Society for an information afternoon with a talk on Saturday, February 28, by Professor Tess McPherson, Associate Professor of Paediatric and Adolescent Dermatology at the University of Oxford. It takes place at Guildford Baptist Church, Millmead Guildford GU2 4BE, and there will be displays of the society’s literature, as well as refreshments. Prof McPherson, who is also consultant dermatologist a

Based in Guildford, The People's Theatre Company has a volunteer role for book-keeper / accountant.

As Co-Chairs of the VCSE Strategy Group for Guildford & Waverley, we along with Citizens Advice South West Surrey, are carrying out a survey to help give us a clearer understanding of the impact that the structural changes happening within local government and health will have on us as a sector. Please could we ask that you complete the survey by Sunday 22 nd February . https://forms.gle/iRWTb7wZsW71rk6B6 Why we are asking for this information Local government and heal

Nominations are now open for The Mayor of Guildford’s Award for Service to the Community 2026. The award recognises people and organisations that have gone above and beyond to serve the community and who have made a significant difference to the lives of residents in the borough of Guildford. Anyone can nominate a person or an organisation that has done outstanding work in the community, improving the lives of others or fostering good relationships. Each nomination needs at l

This campaign organisation (BRTA) believes there should be a rolling programme of reopening railway lines across the British regions alongside existing network modernisation, electrification and station upgrades. It offers an alternative vision to growing road traffic queues and locked-in congestion and the associated health and environmental damage. Reopening the Guildford to Horsham railway line is one of its focused priorities. BRTA has been around since the 1990s and con

VASWS are supporting the SCC Festive Mindful Drinking Campaign: Know your numbers, know your limit. This festive season, celebrate joyfully without the excess. Moderate drinking can help you enjoy the holidays while staying in control. Small changes can make a big difference in your health and well-being. Take the 2-minute Alcohol Test to start your journey: https://www.alcoholwise.org.uk/ Resources & Support: Healthy Surrey - Drug and Alcohol: Information and advice on dr

Following the tremendous success of our 2nd Training Day, on 18th November, we are pleased to confirm our next Training Day: Date: Wednesday, 25th February 2026 Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Location: Silverbirch House Care Home, Worplesdon (just outside Guildford) https://lnkd.in/eujYpe83 This is a fantastic venue—we recently held the VASWS AGM there, and they were excellent hosts. They are keen to support community groups and activities. Please let me know if you can attend s

The festive season is a time for warmth, kindness, and community. This winter, you can help make a real difference by volunteering with organisations that support those who need it most across Guildford and Waverley. Whether you’re looking to give back during the Christmas holidays, gain experience, meet new people, or simply share a little joy — there’s a role perfect for you!

Following the incredible success of our first Alcohol Health Champions training session on 15th October, we are pleased to announce our next training day on Tuesday, 18th November, at the HALE COMMUNITY CENTRE - Hale Community Centre from 10 am to 4 pm; with a FREE Lunch, workbook & a practical toolkit to take away. Feedback has been exceptional! Quantitative Feedback All respondents strongly agreed with the following statements: The training was useful and relevant. The tr

We held the first cohort of Alcohol Health Champions training last week at The Hive in Guildford. The expertly led & interactive training session was delivered by Nell, from The Jen Group LLP , and all attendees participated and engaged well. With thanks to Surrey County Council , Public Health Lead for Alcohol Harms, for funding this project, and Guildford Borough Community Wellbeing Team for hosting us with excellent refreshments and lunch. Thank you, too, to all our parti

Did you know that even small conversations about alcohol can make a big difference to someone’s health? VASWS is excited to launch a...