Our Voluntary Action team had a fantastic volunteering day last week at the beautiful Springbok Estate, home to Care Ashore – a residential home providing care and support for veteran seafarers. We were warmly welcomed by the wonderful staff and residents and spent the day giving the tea shack and outdoor furniture a fresh new look with a coat of paint. Although the weather was very hot, it was a day full of teamwork, fun, and plenty of laughter. It was incredibly rewarding t

To mark Alcohol Awareness Week, last week, two community outreach events were delivered in partnership with Surrey County Council and other local health and support services: • Guildford Farmers' Market • Crown Court, Godalming The events were delivered collaboratively with representatives from Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust iAccess Drug & Alcohol Team, and the Surrey County Council One You Surrey, Smoking Cessation Service. The Godalming event also inclu

Woking Community Furniture Project is seeking an experienced, motivated, and community-focused Furniture Project Manager to lead its well-established charity and help transform lives across the local area. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled manager who is passionate about making a positive social impact while overseeing the day-to-day operations of a respected community organisation. Offering a salary from £32,000 for a four-day working week, the role combines stra

Sport in Mind has launched its July 2026 timetable of free wellbeing activities across Surrey. From yoga and football to badminton, tai chi and Mum & Baby sessions, the charity offers inclusive opportunities to improve mental wellbeing through physical activity.

Join us for our next Mini Conference exploring Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in practice. Led by Ali Fisher from Plans with Purpose, this interactive workshop will build confidence, encourage discussion and provide practical tools to create more inclusive organisations.

Our Alcohol Champions Project is hosting community outreach events in Guildford and Godalming during Alcohol Awareness Week, alongside partners from iAccess and the Royal Surrey Mobile Liver Health Check Unit.

Club4 Summer 2026 is now open, offering eligible children and young people across Surrey up to 16 days of free holiday activities, adventures and nutritious meals.

Oakleaf Enterprise is seeking an Activity Leader to deliver supportive wellbeing sessions for adults managing their mental health and wellbeing across Waverley.

Oakleaf Enterprise is seeking an Exercise Activity Leader to deliver online exercise and movement sessions that support adults managing their mental health and wellbeing.

As part of Alcohol Awareness Week 2026, Voluntary Action South West Surrey's Alcohol Health Champions Project is hosting community outreach events in Guildford and Godalming and promoting a new awareness video to encourage healthier conversations about alcohol and signpost people to local support.

Surrey County Council is seeking a dedicated Community Information Officer to help residents stay healthy, independent and connected within their local communities.

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

As we move further into 2026, March offers a valuable moment to pause, reflect and look ahead to the opportunities spring will bring for our communities across South West Surrey. View our latest newsletter by clicking on the link below. https://eocampaign1.com/web-version?p=54e51f4c-2e89-11f1-badd-b3c86f156fa9&pt=campaign&t=1775130348&s=e788d9206ca9748951c858d79ab3980148f203023c8660641f29666b339e4a99

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

As we move further into 2026, February offers a valuable moment to pause, reflect and look ahead to the opportunities spring will bring for our communities across South West Surrey. View our latest newsletter by clicking on the link below. https://eocampaign1.com/web-version?p=2fa3e954-1636-11f1-bdd5-0f35b9c9b607&pt=campaign&t=1772455840&s=3e0121657d6d4c0c7152bc8fa199936031861cb9238e02c9bd012c06e1883981

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