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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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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