All our volunteering opportunities are advertised on VARB.org.uk

Volunteer Receptionist 

The role will involve answering phone calls, welcoming clients to the centre when they arrive for their appointment
and basic administrative tasks.

Main Tasks
Welcoming clients
Answering the telephone

Taking messages from enquiries
Leaving handover notes to the rest of the secretarial team
Basic administrative tasks
Responsible for locking up the centre
(Please note that training will be provided)

Benefits of volunteering
As a volunteer, you will have the opportunity to gain new skills and gain invaluable work experience. You will also
receive training for this role and the opportunity to meet new people. By becoming one of our volunteers, you will
be contributing towards our charity’s aims to make a positive difference to people’s lives.

Volunteer rota and shifts
Our counselling service is open Monday to Thursday from 9am – 2pm and 6pm -10pm. On Friday we are open from
9am -2pm and on Saturday from 9am – 1pm.
Volunteer receptionists would be asked to cover daytime, evening and weekend slots and this would be as and when
required, sometimes at short notice, to cover annual leave and sickness of the current team members.

Expenses
We will provide a free parking space or reimburse travel costs.
How to apply:
Please go to www.indeed.co.uk or www.charityjob.co.uk to complete the online application form.
Alternatively you can email [email protected]
Applicants will be required to provide two referees and also undergo a Basic DBS check.

Volunteer in our Relate Shop

We rely on our charity shop to allow us to provide our services. Our shop is staffed by a team of volunteers who give up their time each week to help us out. We have a frequent turnover of stock so you’re always sure to find something interesting and attractive.

Where Are We?
Our shop is located at 2 Trehaven Parade in Woodhatch, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 7LL (view map). From the outside the shop may look small but once you step inside you’ll find so many treasures you can spend hours roaming around it and after recently expanding into the shop next door there’s now double the stock to browse and explore! The shop is open 6 days a week, 10.00- 4.30 Monday to Friday with half-day closing on Saturdays.

Three Ways You Can Help
Browse our latest stock. Every pound you spend will go straight to help support counselling or to our young people’s counselling service.

Become a shop volunteer. Whether you can supply a few hours a week or would like to be listed as an emergency helper in case of sickness, we’d be glad to have your support. Simply call the Reigate office on 01737 245 212 or email here and we’ll put you in touch with our shop co-ordinator. Our volunteers are a friendly, sociable bunch who enjoy meeting customers and helping Relate. Tea, biscuits are provided!

Pass on your good quality second hand goods. Whether you’re turning out your wardrobe or spring cleaning your music collection, we’d be glad to take any unwanted items off your hands as long as they are in good condition.

Marketing Volunteer

We are looking for an individual who would like to commit one day a week to helping out with our marketing. Marketing experience ideal. Responsibilities would include: social media activity, direct marketing, updating databases.

Location: Reigate or remote working

Your day would involve:

  • Researching content for our social media channels
  • Direct marketing
  • Updating databases
  • Assisting with events
  • Producing leaflets
  • General Administration

Experience/ Skills

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Competent with Microsoft Office
  • Good attention to detail

For more information and to apply for this role please send your CV and a covering note to [email protected]

Become a Trustee

Our Trustees are the people who are responsible for the overall running and management of Relate Mid and East Surrey and oversee all the major decisions on our behalf.

What is a Trustee?

Trustees are voting members of the Relate Mid and East Surrey’s governing body and set out the strategic direction of the charity and work to ensure we’re well managed and meet our objectives. They are also responsible by law for our financial security and transparency.

What does it involve?

Being a Relate Trustee is very much a local commitment. As a Trustee you can look forward to serving and forging links within your own community and could also participate in national consultative forums.

Experience

Trustee boards need people with a range of skills and experience. Some which may be particularly helpful include:

  • management
  • finance and business
  • legal
  • public relations
  • information technology
  • fundraising

We’re looking for people who can:

  • Support Relate’s mission to: Promote health, respect and justice in couple and family relationships
  • communicate effectively
  • feel comfortable with making policy decisions
  • identify with the needs of people whose relationships are breaking down
  • understand the benefits of Relate’s work in education and training
  • have a basic understanding of finances and how charities work
  • work effectively in a team
  • show leadership

To find out about Trustee openings, contact [email protected].