To find a volunteer role, scroll through some live requests below or use the search form to match your interests with live opportunities from across Surrey. (Please note that due to Covid-19 the range of volunteer opportunities is more limited at present.)
If you find a volunteer role that may be suitable, click on the “Quick Enquiry” button to express an interest. Depending on the volunteer role, VARB will either forward your enquiry to the organisation that is seeking volunteers, or we will contact you to discuss the requirements of the role further.
If you would prefer a phone or zoom chat with one of our Volunteer Advisors, please contact volunteer@varb.org.uk to arrange an appointment.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering.
Dealing With Difficult Situations
Training for staff and volunteers facing difficult conversations
Could you be a Befriender?
Find out more about becoming a befriender - introductory training and current roles
Covid-19 Guidance for Volunteer Drivers
Guidance for volunteer drivers on the steps to take to reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection
Offering support during bereavement
Video and guidance to help if you are supporting bereaved people.
Sally’s Volunteer Case Study: 2021
Having worked all my life in a “full on” career, I never had time or even considered that I would be able to or love doing the volunteer role as
Pharmacy Deliveries
Loraine supported a vital delivery service during lockdown
Super Shoppers
Sarah and her son Arthur volunteered with Age Concern Banstead
Help during lockdown
Caroline was matched with a volunteer opportunity with Age ConcernMy 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
“Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?
Martin Luther King
Helping others is the way we help ourselves.
Oprah Winfrey
“Without volunteers, we’d be a nation without a soul”
Rossalyn Carter
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
Volunteer Training
Local and national training opportunities – in skills relevant to volunteering
Help raise funds
Ideas for fundraising events and activities. Get involved whilst having fun!
