Runnymede and Spelthorne Volunteer Awards 2025 – Nominations now open

28th March 2025

We are excited to announce that nominations for the Runnymede and Spelthorne Volunteer Awards 2025 are now open! This June, we will celebrate the power of volunteering in Runnymede and [...]

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How does Befriending with Time to Talk work?

07th November 2024

Have you ever considered donating your time as a Volunteer Befriender? Here’s a step-by-step look at how we bring people together:   1. Referral received: We receive a referral either [...]

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‘Take your Place, Volunteer with Us’ – Join our new campaign!

29th October 2024

This month, we’re thrilled to introduce our latest campaign, building on last year’s successful ‘Smiles’ campaign. This campaign encourages everyone to find their place in the community through volunteering and [...]

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Surrey Heath Volunteer Awards 2024 – Nominations now open!

26th September 2024

Voluntary Support is delighted to announce that nominations for this year’s Surrey Heath Volunteer Awards are now open! These awards are our way of honouring the remarkable voluntary sector in [...]

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Youth Volunteering: The Benefits and Barriers

25th July 2024

As the summer holidays unfold, many young people find themselves with more free time and a desire to make a meaningful impact. This period presents a opportunity for charities and [...]

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Voluntary Support launches #40reasonstovolunteer campaign for Volunteers’ Week!

02nd May 2024

Volunteers’ Week celebrates the amazing contributions volunteers make to communities across the UK. The celebration starts on the first Monday of June every year and is a great chance to [...]

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Runnymede and Spelthorne Volunteer Awards 2024 – Nominations now open

21st March 2024

We are delighted to announce that nominations for this year’s Runnymede and Spelthorne Awards are now open! This June we will recognise the best of volunteering in Runnymede and Spelthorne [...]

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World Book Day – Volunteer today!

07th March 2024

World Book Day has the potential to change lives through a love of books and reading. It was created by UNESCO on 23rd April 1995 as a worldwide celebration of [...]

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Time to Talk celebrates five years of befriending this January

25th January 2024

This January, VSNS befriending service, Time to Talk, celebrates five years of tackling loneliness and isolation. Time to Talk connects volunteer befrienders with local people who feel isolated or are [...]

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Make 2024 the year you volunteer

03rd January 2024

Happy 2024! The start of a new year is a good time to think about changes and new challenges. Giving your time through volunteering is a great way to have [...]

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