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.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
Our Surrey Heath Mental Health Forum continues to meet quarterly with over 40 people invited. Anyone who works for an organisation operating in Surrey Heath with a connection to mental health is welcome, whether that’s through tackling isolation, age-related mental health or disability. Each meeting has one or two speakers, followed by a roundtable session […]
Our Surrey Heath Mental Health Forum continues to meet quarterly with over 40 people invited. Anyone who works for an organisation operating in Surrey Heath with a connection to mental health is welcome, whether that’s through tackling isolation, age-related mental health or disability. Each meeting has one or two speakers, followed by a roundtable session […]
Our Surrey Heath Mental Health Forum continues to meet on a quarterly basis and we are delighted to announce the date for our next forum in April. This event is for groups based in or operating across Surrey Heath with a connection to mental health, whether that's through tackling isolation, age-related mental health or disability. […]
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