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Help Families Stay Safe Online
Home-Start Guildford is searching for a guest speaker on tech safety to help parents navigate online risks, parental controls, and digital wellbeing. A great fit for anyone with digital know‑how who wants to empower local families. Topics include online safety, parental controls, spotting warning signs, and helping families feel confident in the digital world. Email Natalie: natalieb@hsguildford.org.uk
tabdulahad
Jun 81 min read


Alcohol Health Champions - Videos
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
hholness
May 121 min read


Alcohol Health Champions - Final Training Day
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
hholness
Apr 281 min read


Alcohol Health Champions
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
hholness
Mar 191 min read
✨ Spread Joy This Winter: Volunteer Across Guildford & Waverley! ❄️
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!
tabdulahad
Nov 18, 20251 min read


Volunteer Alcohol Health Champions
Did you know that even small conversations about alcohol can make a big difference to someone’s health? VASWS is excited to launch a...
hholness
Sep 16, 20251 min read


FREE Workshop: Attracting & Retaining Volunteers
Are you finding it harder to recruit volunteers? Struggling to keep them engaged long-term? You’re not alone and we’re here to help. Join...
hholness
Jul 31, 20251 min read


VASWS Newsletter - July 2025
Please see our July Newsletter, below: https://eocampaign1.com/web-version?p=cc8f6abc-6d5e-11f0-8b71-1b52855c5c05&pt=campaign&t=175389153...
hholness
Jul 30, 20251 min read


Volunteer Receptionists - Lockwood Arts, Guildford
Lockwood Arts are looking for volunteer receptionists: Key responsibilities would be answering any queries from either visitors or...
hholness
Jul 29, 20251 min read


Care Ashore - Trustee Vacancies
Care Ashore are seeking Trustees: - Care Ashore https://www.careashore.org/ is a charity with a proud history. Since the 1920s Care...
hholness
Jul 29, 20252 min read


Volunteer Opportunity - General Maintenance
Waverley Family Centres are looking for a volunteer to help maintain their buildings and outside areas in Upper Hale and Loseley, in...
hholness
Jul 9, 20251 min read


Corporate Volunteering
Just like Hannibal, in the A Team (yes, I am that old!) we at VASWS just 'love it when a plan comes together!' We thoroughly enjoy...
hholness
Jul 3, 20251 min read


Volunteers for Guildford Race for Life
Cancer Research UK are looking for some volunteers help out at the Guildford Race for Life and Pretty Muddy taking place in Stoke Park...
hholness
Jul 3, 20251 min read


Volunteer Connections at the Farmer's Market
The Volunteer Connections Team enjoyed a fantastic day of outreach at the Guildford Farmer’s Market yesterday. Despite the sweltering...
hholness
Jul 2, 20251 min read


Volunteer Befrienders
Right at Home GF are seeking volunteer befrienders to have a chat or a cuppa in the Farnham area to help reduce loneliness in the local...
hholness
Jun 30, 20251 min read


Volunteering Booklet - New Edition 2025-2026 now available
Copies of the Voluntary Action South West Surrey ’s FREE 'Volunteering: It’s for Everyone!' Booklet, 2025-2026 edition, are now...
hholness
Jun 23, 20251 min read


Director Vacancies with Appeer
Appeer CiC are looking for new members to join our current board of 6 non executive directors: ● 1 x Chair of the Board of Directors...
hholness
Jun 23, 20251 min read


Volunteer Telephone Befrienders
The Macular Society are looking for Volunteer Telephone Befrienders. The Macular Society is the UK’s leading charity determined to beat...
hholness
Jun 17, 20251 min read


Volunteers to help with Charity Event
Volunteers needed for a Charity Event in Guildford on 12th September. Please email The Matrix Trust for further details.
hholness
Jun 16, 20251 min read


Lunch & Learn - 24th June at 12.30
Join us for another great 'bite-size' Lunch & Learn opportunity, on 24th June at 1230, to hear from The Halow Project and Right at Home...
hholness
Jun 16, 20251 min read
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