New ‘Chatty Benches’ Bring People Together for Loneliness Awareness Week

16th June 2026

Voluntary Support North Surrey (VSNS) is marking Loneliness Awareness Week [15 – 21 June] with the official launch of two new ‘chatty benches’, designed to encourage people to sit, connect and [...]

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Runnymede & Spelthorne Volunteer Awards 2026: Winners Stories

12th June 2026

On Tuesday 9th June we held our annual Runnymede & Spelthorne Volunteer Awards, in partnership with Royal Holloway, University of London. It was a wonderful evening of celebration and recognition, [...]

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“Young volunteers bring energy, fun, enthusiasm and honesty” 

02nd June 2026

Tamzin (right) with Michelle (left). Michelle is CEO of Families Thriving Together Tamzin has been volunteering at Families Thriving Together for six months. Aged just 15 years, she began her [...]

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Finding Purpose: Pauline’s 18-Year Volunteering Journey

09th April 2026

After stepping away from work to help care for her grandson, Pauline’s days had already taken on a new rhythm. But when she lost her husband, the quiet became something [...]

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Runnymede and Spelthorne Volunteer Awards 2026 – Nominations now open

30th March 2026

We are excited to announce that nominations for the Runnymede and Spelthorne Volunteer Awards 2026 are now open! We will celebrate the power of volunteering in Runnymede and Spelthorne at [...]

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Jan’s Volunteering Journey

24th February 2026

Finding Purpose, Community and Connection When Jan found herself with a little more time in her week, she knew one thing for certain: she wanted to use it well. She [...]

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Why volunteering at CAMEO matters to Gill

16th February 2026

Why Gill Chose to Volunteer Gill has been volunteering at CAMEO for two days a week for the past two years, and her motivation was simple and honest. Retired and [...]

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Volunteering gave me purpose when I needed it most

30th January 2026

I became a volunteer to give something back as well as to look after my mental wellbeing. I live with muscular dystrophy, which has limited what I can do in [...]

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Being a trustee: great for personal and professional development

20th January 2026

Why being a trustee is one of the best things you can do for your personal and professional development  If you’re looking for a way to stretch yourself professionally and do something genuinely meaningful, becoming a trustee might just be the opportunity you were looking [...]

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What goes into a Volunteer Strategy – and why you need one 

30th September 2025

What goes into a Volunteer Strategy – and why you need one  If your organisation depends on volunteers, then a volunteer strategy is one of the most important tools your [...]

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