The session enables organisations to know how and where to find young volunteers and how to manage them effectively in order to keep them engaged as volunteers. We also look at how the Covid-19 pandemic has changed volunteering and the opportunity that we now have to capitalise on this. The session challenges organisations to think […]
As part of sharing learning from the Time to Change project, going forward into our second year of engagement we will be hosting quarterly forums. The forum will give the opportunity to likeminded Surrey voluntary organisations to come together to discuss successes and challenges with regards to recruiting young volunteers and share ideas and best […]
This course is now fully booked. The course will be delivered by blended learning - 50% completed online ahead of the in-person session which will take 3 hours. The e-learning element will be shared 21 days before the in-person session. The course content includes:- Unconscious casualty (breathing - recovery position), CPR, hands-on with the Defibrillator, […]
Social media is a wonderful way to raise your profile, find volunteers and supporters, collect donations and publicise events.Deciding on which platform to use, setting up an account, writing a post, deciding who to follow are the first steps for your charity’s social media profile. This practical workshop will help you create an account, start […]
This workshop will provide an opportunity to learn about or refresh your knowledge on volunteering and the law. Areas covered during the workshop are: • the definition of volunteering and volunteers’ rights • the difference between a contract and an agreement • the impact on volunteering of Health & Safety, Insurance, the Rehabilitation of Offenders […]
A forum for organisations operating in Spelthorne that provide services to older people. Lyn Reynolds will be talking about the new Staines Health and Wellbeing Centre. Topic: Older People's Forum Time: Jun 14, 2022 11:00 AM London Details and the link to the session can be found below but we would be grateful if you […]
What does a Grant Manager look for when assessing your application? We have a Grants Manager from the Community Foundation for Surrey joining us to share what makes a good application and what to avoid. Join us at 10am on Thursday 16th June to give your organisation the best possibility of getting funded. Email [email protected] […]
Local not for profit organisations and charities are invited to join the staff of Voluntary Support North Surrey at our #ThursdayThoughts networking event. This is an opportunity to get together […]
This course is aimed at people who are new to social media or lack confidence in using it. It will look at how your organisation might use Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to build support and raise awareness, which audiences you might reach and the type of posts that will be most effective and engaging.
Join us at our charity networking event. This is an opportunity to get together with other groups, share experiences and learn from one another. You'll be able to hear from our keynote speakers Jack Wagstaff, Chief Officer, North West Surrey Health & Care Alliance, and Jennifer Medcraff, Head of Communications at Spelthorne Borough Council. It’s […]
Join us at our charity networking event. This is an opportunity to get together with other groups, share experiences and learn from one another. It’s also an opportunity to meet with members of the VSNS team and understand the support we can offer you, and to discuss and promote local issues and events. Details on […]
At our next Spotlight on Fundraising event, we will be joined by the Community Foundation for Surrey, who will tell us about the latest funding and support available to organisations in Surrey. This event is offered both online and face-to-face at our Chertsey office.
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