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VASWS NEWS
Keep up to date with the latest news from Voluntary Action South West Surrey, as we aim to strengthen the voluntary and community sector across South West Surrey. We support all members of the local community to access services to improve their health and wellbeing, and we aim to update you through this page when there are updates.


Newsletter August 2026
Click on the link below to read our latest newsletter. https://eocampaign1.com/web-version?p=511c1b86-a6f2-11f1-af9b-4910c88ee3f8&pt=campaign&t=1788369587&s=b3998433a2a5081abb4163301b2baf9e38f38168b5d0a2e5c614de78645d4291
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Join Our September Volunteer Connections Lunch & Learn
Looking for a new volunteering opportunity? Join our free Volunteer Connections Lunch & Learn on Wednesday 16 September at 12:30pm and hear from five organisations making a difference across Surrey. Our September presenters are: Cancer Testing South Guide Dogs Surrey Trading Standards Sayers Croft Cranleigh Climate Action Each organisation will give a short presentation about their work and the volunteering opportunities available, followed by the chance to ask questions in a
Aug 61 min read


Newsletter July 2026
Click on the link below to read our latest newsletter. https://eocampaign1.com/web-version?p=becda300-8c1e-11f1-b3c5-5f056949ffcc&pt=campaign&t=1785420155&s=d64f3766c9d1b3764b8e4466edebba892e3345e960537528d04ad7ac84453d19
Jul 301 min read


Mini Volunteers’ Fair
On Wednesday September 9th, Voluntary Action South West Surrey and Home Start Guildford will be jointly hosting a Mini Volunteers Fair from 10.00 a.m. until midday at The Astolat, Conniers Way, Guildford GU4 7HL (free parking available). For anybody considering volunteering, this is an opportunity to pop by and have a coffee, cake and an informal chat to find out more. Some of the charities represented only need volunteers for an hour a week, while others need more. All of
Jul 291 min read


Voluntary Action Team Enjoys Rewarding Volunteer Day at Care Ashore
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
Jul 201 min read


Alcohol Awareness Week
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
Jul 151 min read


Newsletter June 2026
Click on the link below to read our latest newsletter. https://eocampaign1.com/web-version?p=826944dc-73c8-11f1-8b4e-7fcf3501f11b&pt=campaign&t=1782748880&s=dcfbcf6585615426bbcf806a7833572af2d8f1c067d07d389d63a1b5acab0173
Jul 61 min read


Building Confidence in Equity, Diversity & Inclusion – Join Our Next Mini Conference!
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.
Jun 262 min read


Meet Our Alcohol Champions During Alcohol Awareness Week
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.
Jun 231 min read


Alcohol Health Champions Supporting Alcohol Awareness Week
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.
Jun 172 min read
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