Voluntary Support North Surrey

First Steps to Successful Volunteer Management Tuesday 12th July 09:30 – 3:00
2022-12-07 09:30 - 15:00 (Europe/London)
This one-day course covers the basics for developing a successful volunteer programme.
The course includes interaction and practical activities to allow participants to practise the skills needed to manage volunteers.

Volunteer Managers' Forum - 8th September 10 am-11.30 am via Zoom
2022-08-09 10:00 - 11:30
Our Volunteer Managers Forum is open to anyone who works or volunteers in North Surrey and is involved in recruiting or managing/supervising volunteers. Volunteer management can be a solitary role within an organisation. Our Forum is a great way to meet other people doing a similar role and to share experiences.
This session will have a representative from the DBS Regional Outreach Service which works collaboratively with safeguarding organisations and organisations recruiting volunteers, acting as a single point of contact for all DBS-related enquiries within the region.

Spotlight on Fundraising - 6th December 10.00 am via Zoom
2022-06-12 10:00 - 11:00
With the cost of living crisis affecting individuals and charities alike, effective fundraising has never been so crucial. Find out how to build a fundraising strategy for your organisation in this one-hour workshop.

Volunteer Managers' Forum - 5th May 10 am to 11.30 am via Zoom
2022-05-05 10:00 - 11:30
Our Volunteer Managers’ Forum is open to anyone who works or volunteers in North Surrey and who is involved in the recruitment and/or management/supervision of volunteers.
Volunteer Management can sometimes be a solitary role within an organisation, and our Forum is a great way to meet other people who are doing a similar role to you and learn from shared experiences. We’re all in this together is never more true than now! As part of how we support you and how we all support each other, please join us for this session.
We are pleased to announce that a representative from InvestingInVolunteers will be presenting at the forum. They will be highlighting their UK quality standard for good practice in volunteer management which provides the ideal framework to assess the quality of your volunteer management.
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.
Topic: Volunteer Managers Forum
Time: May 5, 2022 10:00 AM London
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82370686641?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 823 7068 6641
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Spotlight on Fundraising - 4th August 10.00 am via Zoom
2022-04-08 10:00 - 11:00
Have you ever wondered why a Foundation or Trust would ask for reporting on a grant that they gave you? We have a Grants Manager from the Community Foundation for Surrey to explain why they ask for a report and offering insight into what information they look for.
Register your place now and we will forward you the link.

Volunteer Managers‘ Forum 3/2/22
2022-03-02 10:00 - 11:30
Our Volunteer Managers’ Forum is open to anyone who works or volunteers in North Surrey and who is involved in the recruitment and/or management/supervision of volunteers.
Volunteer Management can sometimes be a solitary role within an organisation, and our Forum is a great way to meet other people who are doing a similar role to you and learn from shared experiences. We’re all in this together is never more true than now! As part of how we support you and how we all support each other, please join us for this session.
We will be concentrating on two topics for this Forum:

Virtual Volunteering. The last few years have highlighted the importance of flexible volunteering and the need to carry out tasks remotely. We will look at the volunteering roles that you have and how these could be adapted to be ‘virtual’.
Young Volunteers (19-25). 31% of voluntary organisations have seen a decrease in volunteers aged 50+ in the year following the start of the pandemic – has this affected your organisation? Join us to discuss and share ideas around how to engage with and recruit young volunteers aged 19-25.

We’ll also take the time to look at the what the main issues are for Volunteer Managers at the moment and how we might deal with them. We’ll be learning from each other – what has your organisation been doing, what resources have you found useful and so on.

First Aid Workshop 2/3/22
2022-02-03 10:00 - 13:00
This course is now fully booked.
It 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.

Find Your Social Media Voice 2/2/22
2022-02-02 10:00 - 13:00
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!

Weekly Drop In session for Ukrainian Refugees & Hosts
2022-01-11 12:30 - 14:00
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.

Spotlight on Funding from National Lottery Community Fund
2021-11-05 10:30 - 11:30
Fundraising question and answer surgery with Rebecca Probert from the National Lottery Community Fund and Suzie Tobin from VSNS.
Via Zoom we’ll be discussing what’s available from NLCF, how to make a successful application and taking your questions.

Digital Fundraising Workshop 1 (June)
2021-09-06 10:00 - 12:30
Session 1 (of 2) of Digital Fundraising workshop for local non-profit organisations concentrates on the increasing importance of using digital to raise an online profile and funding through online donations.
During the 2 hour Zoom session we will cover the following:

What is digital fundraising and how will it benefit fundraising?
What are the digital fundraising tools available?

Grant and Trust Application Workshop1 Feb
2021-09-02 10:00 - 12:00
Session 1 (of 2) of Grant Application workshop for local non-profit organisations is an introduction to structuring and writing charity applications for grants and trusts (national and local).
The 2 hour Zoom session will cover the following:

Telling your charity’s story
Finding the appropriate funder for the project

Digital Fundraising Workshop1 March
2021-08-03 10:00 - 12:30

Board Diversity - the good, the bad and the ugly
2021-03-11 18:30 - 19:30
The average age of trustees on boards in the UK is 62. Charities in the UK aren’t making the most of the benefits that young talent can bring at board level.
The session will provoke thinking about how board diversity could help your charity, explore what support you can access on the journey to a more diverse board, and give real examples and the honest truth about the challenges and opportunities that focussing on board diversity brings.
This event is a collaboration between the Young Trustees Movement and Time to Change, a Surrey-wide project delivered by Voluntary Support North Surrey on behalf of the Surrey Council of Voluntary Services (CVS) which aims to enable more young adults to volunteer.

#ThursdayThoughts Charity Networking in North Surrey
2021-03-06 10:00 - 11:30
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 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.

Volunteering and the Law
2021-02-11 10:00 - 13:00
This workshop will provide an opportunity to learn about or refresh your knowledge on volunteering and the law.
It is designed as an overview of the current legislation relating to volunteers.

Spotlight on Your Fund Surrey
2021-01-07 10:30 - 12:00
This event is for fundraisers of voluntary, community and faith organisations that deliver services within the North Surrey area
We’ll be starting with a presentation from Surrey County Council, giving an update on the Your Surrey Fund and the application process.
They will share examples of some of the suggestions made locally (and any notable ones made across Surrey) and follow up with a general Q&A and the opportunity for anyone thinking of making a bid to share their ideas and get some feedback.
Following the event the Your Fund Team will host a series of individual appointments. If you are considering making an application, you will have the opportunity to discuss your project and the application process in more detail. Each appointment will last 15 minutes and times will be made available to book.
More information about Your Fund Surrey can be found here Your Fund Surrey for community projects – Surrey County Council (surreycc.gov.uk)

Make a Difference Day in Surrey Heath
2019-09-10 09:00 - 16:00
Every year we organise 2 inclusive volunteering events to involve groups of local businesses who donate their time to make a difference to the local community. Our mission is to inspire volunteers to ‘get up, get going and get active’.
Make a Difference day is an important date in our volunteering calendar. It’s a chance for employees of local businesses volunteer as a team and make a difference to the communities of Runnymede, Spelthorne and Surrey Heath.

Introduction to Legacy Fundraising Workshop
2019-03-12 10:30 - 12:30
Fundraising workshop will discuss:

Why legacies?
Getting your message right
Identifying potential legacy givers
Creating your own legacy program
Ethics and the Law

Surrey Heath Volunteer Awards 2019
2019-02-12 14:00 - 16:00
We’re looking forward to our wonderful annual festive volunteer awards ceremony in Surrey Heath to celebrate the hard work and dedication of Surrey Heath volunteers. Volunteers often don’t want to be in the limelight and this is a great way to show them how valued they are.
The judging panel has been assembled with knowledgeable representatives from our local community and will include the Mayor of Surrey Heath, Councillor Robin Perry.

Weekly Drop In session for Ukrainian families & hosts - Addlestone
2026-06-06 16:06
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
2026-06-06 16:06

Weekly Drop In session for Ukrainian families & their hosts - Chertsey
2026-06-06 16:06

Digital Fundraising - 19th September
2026-06-06 16:06
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
2026-06-06 16:06
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
2026-06-06 16:06
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
2026-06-06 16:06

First Aid training - 22nd March 2023
2026-06-06 16:06
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
2026-06-06 16:06
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
2026-06-06 16:06
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.
