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Volunteering News & Information
Supporting our carers
This week is Carers Week, running from 6 – 12 June. Carers Week recognises the contribution
Volunteer drivers needed
Could you help older people get out and about or support charities with deliveries?
New year, new opportunities to get involved
Improve well-being this new year by volunteering
Charities need diverse trustees to bring new perspectives
Could you be a Trustee?




Trustee
Supporting elderly residents: Building surveying or social care experience welcome



Chair & Trustee
TVA are looking for a chair to lead the board in supporting Tandridge charities

Thank you to all the fabulous volunteers in Reigate & Banstead!
Volunteer Stories

Jaime’s Story “I’ve got to meet a lot of new people who are lovely”
Jaime volunteers at East Surrey Hospital, providing support during the pandemic
Nancy’s Story “You want to help others as you have been helped”
Nancy talks about volunteering to help others experiencing bereavement
Michelle’s Story “I feel part of something”
Michelle talks about how volunteering has helped her and others.
Keith’s Story “It’s about giving back”
Keith has taken on many different volunteering roles.I volunteer because.....
My ethos has always been to serve. The reward you get from helping people matches no other feeling, It’s good to give back.

Samuel – Volunteer from Merstham
What sticks in your mind are the occasional moments where you say or do something which seems very ordinary or mundane, and the other person involved is incredibly pleased and grateful. You suddenly realise that, without thinking about it, you are making a difference to people.

Richard – Volunteer in Reigate & Banstead
The people I met during my volunteering were all really lovely, and I enjoyed our chats. You can work around any other commitments you may have, and it’s really rewarding.
Loraine – Volunteer in Horley
96% of volunteers say they are very or fairly satisfied with their volunteering.

Time Well Spent Report, NCVO 2019
It's so lovely to see all the hard work agencies like yours are doing is coming into fruition and the help is getting to people who need it most.

Sarah in Banstead
My 8 year old Son came with me and felt really happy he could help the vulnerable citizens of Banstead Those of us who can help should, even if it's for 2 bags of shopping!

Sarah – Volunteer in Banstead
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