Are you an organisation who would like to talk about your voluntary roles, or are you looking to find new volunteer opportunities yourself?
EXPLORE VOLUNTEERING:
WELCOME TO LUNCH AND LEARN
As part of our Volunteer Connections project, we’re running a regular online series called ‘Volunteer Lunch and Learn’. This is a chance to hear from different organisations about what they do and how you can get involved.
Each session is informal and open to everyone. You’ll learn about volunteer opportunities and have the opportunity to ask questions – with no pressure to sign up.
Whether you're exploring volunteering for the first time or looking for something new, we’d love you to join us. Scroll down to view videos of previous events.
Organisations interested in taking part can contact Alice Sheppard: a.sheppard@vasws.org.uk
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View our most recent Lunch and Learn
June 2025
The Halow Project
The Halow Project equips young adults with learning disabilities and autism to live a life of purpose. To find out more contact Nick at volunteering@halowproject.org.uk.
Upcoming Lunch and Learn Events
Multiple DatesTue 23 SeptTeamsAre you interested in volunteering? Come along to find out more!
Past Lunch and Learn Events
June 2025
The Halow Project
The Halow Project equips young adults with learning disabilities and autism to live a life of purpose. To find out more contact Nick at volunteering@halowproject.org.uk.
May 2025
Literacy Pirates
The Literacy Pirates provide after-school programmes, led by teachers, offer 1:1 and small group attention from trained volunteers, giving children aged 9-12 the confidence to unfurl their sails. Contact volunteering@literacypirates.org.
May 2025
Cancer Testing South
Cancer Testing South provide prostate cancer testing and they really need support in a variety of voluntary roles. Contact Roger Macdivitt to find out more at macdivitt1@yahoo.co.uk.
April 2025
The Therapy Garden
Do you love gardening or supporting people? Find out more about volunteering at The Therapy Garden in Normandy, who promote positive change through gardening and connecting with nature. No gardening experience required. Contact Steve at stephen.jones@thetherapygarden.org.
April 2025
Asthma + Lung
Asthma + Lung UK are looking for volunteers in the Guildford and Waverley area. Watch the video to find out more about the roles that are available.
Contact volunteer@asthmaandlung.org.uk.
March 2025
FareShare
Meet Gemma from FareShare, a charity that fights hunger and tackles food waste. They rescue and redistribute surplus food, saving waste and reducing carbon emissions. Contact Gemma at gemma@faresharesussexandsurrey.org.uk.
March 2025
Mary's Meals
We would like to introduce from Roy at Mary’s Meals. In Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe, people are facing emergency levels of hunger. Mary's Meals serves nutritious school meals to children living in some of the world's poorest countries. You can reach Roy at roy.peachey@marysmeals.org.
February 2025
MCR Pathways
Meet Liz from MCR Pathways, a nationwide, award winning mentorship programme. Their school-based mentoring programme supports young people to find, grow and use their talents. We help young people to build confidence, broaden aspirations and explore their future pathways. Contact Liz at liz.grace@mcrpathways.org.
February 2025
Dose of Nature
Meet Melissa from Dose of Nature. Dose of Nature works with people with mental health problems and the general population, encouraging everyone to connect with nature in order to improve their mental wellbeing. Contact Melissa at melissa@doseofnature.org.uk.
January 2025
The Meath Epilepsy Charity
Meet Helen from The Meath Epilepsy Charity in Godalming. They support adults who have complex epilepsy and disabilities to live safely and as independently as possible.
To volunteer or find out more please contact Helen Jackson at helenj@meath.org.uk.
January 2025
Artventure
Meet Mariann from Artventure in Guildford. They offer some brilliant volunteering roles and you don’t have to be artistic to help out. If you would like to find out more, please contact manager@art-venture.co.uk.
September 2024
Community Angels
Meet Anne from Community Angels in Guildford. Learn about the wonderful work they do and how you can support them by volunteering. If you would like to find out more, please contact communityangels@gtcc.org.uk
September 2024
Guildford Family Centre
Meet Tina from Guildford Family Centre. Learn about the wonderful work they do and how you can support them by volunteering. If you would like to find out more, please contact coordinator@guildfordscc.surrey.sch.uk.
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