Volunteer for us
All our volunteering opportunities are advertised on varb.org.uk
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: our Reigate centre 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 personnel@relatemidandeastsurrey.co.uk
Fundraising Volunteer
About the role
Approximately 20% of our annual funding comes from trusts and foundations and we are always looking for new funders to approach. We are looking for someone that can help:
- Identify and research applicable Trusts, Foundations, and other suitable funding sources
- Update our database with suitable grant opportunities -including deadline dates and required information
- Assist us in writing high quality bids to secure funding
- Attend regular team meetings with the Fundraising Manager and other fundraising volunteers
What we are looking for
- Available to work for at least 3 – 4 hours each month remotely
- Self-motivated and able to work remotely and independently
- Ability to quickly read and digest large amounts of written information.
- Good computer skills.
- Good communication skills
- Experience of web-based research
- Awareness of GDPR and data protection issues
What you’ll gain
- Gain experience and insight into the world of charity fundraising
- Opportunity to make real positive change for a small charity where every person is capable of having profound impact.
- Opportunity to learn more about our work, and the sector
- Regular volunteer social events
- References available after a reasonable time volunteering
For more information, and to apply for this role, please send your CV and a covering note to personnel@relatemidandeastsurrey.co.uk
Volunteer Receptionists
About the role
We are seeking a team of volunteer receptionists to support our Epsom and Reigate centres. If you have a warm telephone manner and can offer a calm, compassionate welcome to clients upon arrival, we’d love to hear from you.
This role is ideal for someone looking to give back by volunteering with a local charity. Whether you’re considering a return to work and want to gain experience, or you’re interested in a career in counselling and would like a behind-the-scenes view of our services, this could be a great opportunity for you.
The Volunteer Receptionist role
The role will involve answering phone calls, welcoming clients to the centre when they arrive for their appointment and basic administrative tasks.
The main tasks are:
- 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 email personnel@relatemidandeastsurrey.co.uk
Applicants will be required to provide one referee and also undergo a Basic DBS check.
