Voluntary Support North Surrey

Weekly Drop In session for Ukrainian families & hosts - Addlestone
2026-06-18 22:00 (Europe/London) | Surrey
Voluntary Support North Surrey (VSNS) has launched a second new service for Ukrainian refugees and their host families at HeBrews Coffee Shop at St Paul’s Church in Addlestone. The weekly drop-in is held every Wednesday from 10.00 am to midday. Visit the link above for more detail.

Weekly Drop In session for Ukrainian families & their hosts - Addlestone
2026-06-18 22:00

Weekly Drop In session for Ukrainian families & their hosts - Chertsey
2026-06-18 22:00
Voluntary Support North Surrey (VSNS) has launched a new service for Ukrainian refugees and their host families, in partnership with Runnymede Borough Council. The weekly drop-in is held every Tuesday from 12.30pm until 2pm at Revive Coffee Shop, 99 Guildford Street, in Chertsey. Visit the link above for more detail.

Digital Fundraising - 19th September
2026-06-18 22:00
This training will look at how to attract donors through social media, looking at:

your audience
telling your story using digital channels
your donor journey

Communities Together Charity Marketplace
2026-06-18 22:00
Communities Together North Surrey will bring together groups and voluntary organisations at Egham Orbit on Thursday 29th June.
This free event offers people the chance to find out more about the community support available to them and is North Surrey’s biggest showcase of volunteering opportunities.
The Charity Marketplace is organised by Voluntary Support North Surrey and sponsored by Runnymede Borough Council.
Organisations that would like to book a free stall should contact info@voluntarysupport.org.uk or call 01932 571122.

Managing and Recruiting Volunteers - 13th June 2023
2026-06-18 22:00
This workshop is aimed at voluntary organisations who want to improve their recruitment procedures and establish good practices to help retain the volunteers that they have.
Areas covered during the workshop are:

Evaluating and planning the recruitment process
Advertising and promoting your volunteer opportunities
What should be included in a volunteer policy/agreement
Understanding what motivates and de-motivates volunteers
Methods of recognising and rewarding volunteers.

Weekly Drop In session for Ukrainian Refugees & Hosts - Addlestone
2026-06-18 22:00

First Aid training - 22nd March 2023
2026-06-18 22:00
This course includes 3-4 hours work online in the three weeks before the session, and then this 3-hour session face-to-face.
There will be a small charge of £15 per person.
NOW FULL.

Charity Networking in North Surrey - 25th April 2023
2026-06-18 22:00
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.
Please note: This event is now full. Please email info@voluntarysupport.org.uk if you would like to be added to the waiting list.

Spotlight on Fundraising: Update from Community Foundation for Surrey, 23rd February
2026-06-18 22:00
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.

Charity Networking in North Surrey - 26th January 2023
2026-06-18 22:00
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 speakers and venue to be advised.
Email info@voluntarysupport.org.uk to register.

Grants and Trusts Fundraising Applications - 29th November 2022
2026-06-18 22:00
This one-day training is an introduction to structuring and writing charity applications for grants and trusts (national and local):

Researching the need for your project
Planning
Measuring impact
Finding the appropriate funder
Application structure
Funding Strategy

Surrey Heath Volunteer Awards - Thursday 24th November 2022
2026-06-18 22:00
Celebrating and recognising Surrey Heath volunteers, winners will be announced at this awards ceremony, hosted by Voluntary Support North Surrey in partnership with Surrey Heath Borough Council.
Please nominate one or more of your volunteers and perhaps your volunteer teams for these awards. The award categories are:

Inspirational Volunteer Award – for volunteers that have made a huge difference to your cause
Young Volunteer Award – up to the age of 24
New Volunteer Award – for people who are new to volunteering
Long Service Award – for our long standing volunteers
Pandemic Hero Volunteer Award – for volunteers that stepped up during the pandemic
Volunteer Team Award – for a whole volunteer team’s contribution to Surrey Heath residents
Engagement in the Community – for businesses that carried out volunteering in Surrey Heath

The judging panel has been assembled with representatives from our local community.
Please click here for the online form. The closing date for nominations is Monday 31st October 2022 at 5pm.
If you need help completing the form or would prefer it in Word format please contact us on 01276 402789.

Charity Networking in North Surrey - 20th October
2026-06-18 22:00
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 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.
Email info@voluntarysupport.org.uk to register.

Introduction to Social Media training
2026-06-18 22:00
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.

#ThursdayThoughts Charity Networking in North Surrey - 21st July
2026-06-18 22:00
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 with other groups, share experiences and learn from one another.
You’ll be able to hear from our keynote speakers and meet with members of the VSNS team and understand the support we can offer you. It’s also an opportunity for local issues to be discussed and events to be promoted.
Email info@voluntarysupport.org.uk to register.

Spotlight on Funding
2026-06-18 22:00
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 info@voluntarysupport.org.uk to register for a place and receive details of the link.

Spelthorne Older People's Forum - 14th June 11 - 12.30 via Zoom
2026-06-18 22:00
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 could email Alison at alison@voluntarysupport.org.uk to let her know you will be attending. Thank you.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83887645792?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 838 8764 5792
Passcode: [REDACTED]
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Grants and Trusts Applications Workshops - 21st & 28th June - two 3 hour Zoom sessions
2026-06-18 22:00
This workshop is an introduction to structuring and writing charity applications for grants and trusts (national and local).Each 3 hour Zoom session will cover the following:
Session 1 on 21/6/22 at 10am

Researching the need for your project
Planning
Measuring impact

Session 2 on 28/6/22 at 10am

Finding the appropriate funder
Application structure
Funding Strategy

Please email Alison at alison@voluntarysupport.org.uk to book your place

Volunteering and the Law - Thursday 19th May 10.00 - 1.30
2026-06-18 22:00
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 Act 1974 & the Equality Act 2010
• the current DBS checks situation
• volunteering and benefits
• the guidelines around volunteer expenses
• Volunteer Management Policies
• Good Practice Measures
There is no charge for this workshop however places are limited so booking is essential.

Surrey Heath Show - Saturday 14th May 2022
2026-06-18 22:00
Come and see us at the Surrey Heath Show on 14/05 to help raise funds for local charities. Find out more on the Surrey Heath Show website https://surreyheathshow.org/ or contact us on 01276 402789 to get involved.

Get Started on Social Media training (event is now fully booked but you can sign up for the waiting list)
2026-06-18 22:00
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 posting, start following and get you noticed.
This two-hour practical session has been designed and will be delivered by a Film, Television and Digital Production student at Royal Holloway and the session is aimed at those who:
• Would like help setting up any of the following social media accounts for their organisation (Facebook, Twitter or Instagram)
OR
• Would like support to help build up confidence in using any of the above social media channels

First Aid Workshop 25/2/22
2026-06-18 22:00
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, choking, heart attacks, seizures, minor injuries (nose bleeds, grazes), severe bleeds including bandage work, and the use of haemostats, burns, accident books, and contents of a First Aid Kit. The trainer is also happy to touch on the use of epi-pens and anaphylaxis.

Time to Change Forum
2026-06-18 22:00
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 practice with each other.
This first forum will reflect on lessons learned and notable successes during the year, with subsequent themes to be chosen by the group.

Recruiting & Managing Young Volunteers (19-25yrs)
2026-06-18 22:00
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 differently about how they have traditionally recruited volunteers and gives them the knowledge and tools to be more confident in recruiting young volunteers aged 19-25 years old. and give you the knowledge and tools to be more confident in recruiting young volunteers aged 19-25 years old.

Grant and Trust Applications(2)-23/2/22
2026-06-18 22:00
This workshop is an introduction to structuring and writing charity applications for grants and trusts (national and local).
Each 3 hour Zoom session will cover the following:
Session 1 on 16/2/22 at 10am

Researching the need for your project
Planning
Measuring Impact

Session 2 on 23/2/22 at 10am

Finding the appropriate funder
Application structure
Funding Strategy

Grant and Trust Applications(1)-16/2/22
2026-06-18 22:00

Find Your Social Media Voice 26/1/22
2026-06-18 22:00
Social media is a wonderful way to raise your profile, find volunteers and supporters, collect donations and publicise events.
Getting your message right, appealing to the right audience and using the right channels all make a difference to how well social media assists your cause. This workshop will address all these variables and help put your organisation on the path to social media success!

Virtual Volunteering
2026-06-18 22:00
This session will show you how to create a virtual component to your volunteer service by building an online volunteer community and virtual volunteer assignments.

Find Your Social Media Voice
2026-06-18 22:00
