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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Fundraising workshop will discuss: Why legacies? Getting your message right Identifying potential legacy givers Creating your own legacy program Ethics and the Law
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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