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!

Our October Newsletter is now available to read below: https://eocampaign1.com/web-version?p=b04da8c4-b8cb-11f0-a4cd-3b72dcea1344&pt=campaign&t=1762184814&s=7427534535734abb53cefa1fb61366ee8f896a945038d042505943d30b95c635

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

14 October 2025 – Wilfrid Noyce Centre, Godalming Voluntary Action South West Surrey was delighted to host a highly successful Mini Conference  on Tuesday, bringing together local charities, community groups, and fundraising professionals for a morning of insight, networking, and practical learning. The event featured a dynamic lineup of speakers and sessions designed to strengthen skills in funding, partnerships, and event management — key areas for any thriving voluntary or

Our September Newsletter is now available to read below: https://eocampaign1.com/web-version?p=04eb43b6-9f93-11f0-aad7-cf67a4cb7491&pt=campaign&t=1759411510&s=e896225a4f65b9259f558ab3a98d93ae6fb066cbf3a0d3e03f576fabacc79154

We had a fantastic turnout with lots of inspiring conversations. Our guests shared challenges, swapped tips on recruiting volunteers, and...

Last week, our Voluntary Action team had the privilege of spending a day volunteering at the Quick Response Memorial Woodland (QRMW)   in...

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

Our August Newsletter is now available to read below: https://eocampaign1.com/web-version?p=fad3dabe-88c7-11f0-85ca-433d41f68a00&pt=campa...