CAVS Voluntary Services

05/06/2026

WE ARE SAYING A LOT OF THANK YOU'S THIS WEEK! In recognition of just how much we value every single volunteer who helps support our charitable cause.

We couldn't do what we deliver without you!

From all of us at CAVS our heartfelt appreciation for all that you do.

If you've ever considered volunteering why not give us a call and find out more about the great roles we can offer. Tel: 01268 214000 or e: [email protected]

PHOTO: CAVS Team Members; Kellie, Bev and Gemma

05/06/2026

CAVS Family Mentoring Team is underpinned by Incredible Volunteers In Castle Point, helping families with children and young people in very real need.

HUGE THANKS TO THEM for the brilliant individulas who give their time, compassion and energy to support our Family Mentoring service.

These dedicated mentors offer their spare time, a listening ear, practical help and genuine encouragement when it’s needed most. Their generosity strengthens our whole community.

To every volunteer: thank you for making a real difference.
Find out more about our work at www.cavsorg.uk

Like to Volunteer for CAVS Family Mentoring Team? Right now, we are recruiting for more people to join our friendly team. Find out more at this link and listen to volunteer Emma, sharing her personal story:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/UPKjXAHTMZs

Castle Point Borough Council
Hadleigh Benfleet Essex
Canvey Island Community Page
Rebecca Harris

CAVS Family Mentoring Volunteer Emma, talks about her role as a men...

05/06/2026

IN YOUR COMMUNITY, we have some wonderful supporting CAVS Community Groups, which help bring local residents together with a shared interest and which help to build valued friendships along the way.

- Computer Training helps residents gain digital skills for everyday life.

- Bereavement Support provides a safe, understanding space for anyone coping with loss.

- My Weight Matters offers free, practical guidance to support healthier living.

- Walk, Talk and be Healthy, putting a best foot forward with our friendly walking group

CAVS VOLUNTEERS helping YOUR community stay connected, supported and empowered. TOGETHER.

Find out more at www.cavsorg.uk
Registered Charity No. 1103968

Castle Point Borough Council Hadleigh Benfleet Essex Canvey Island Canvey Matters

PHOTOS: Just some of our lovely volunteers' who are kindly giving their time to our charitable cause. L-R: Brigitte, Theresa and Alan

03/06/2026

Did you know that many of CAVS Befriending Volunteers are putting what spare time they have across Castle Point to help local residents who turn to us for help with companionship and a caring hand?

Throughout we are highlighting just how much this valued service is in demand and that more Volunteer’s are needed urgently to help serve those experiencing loneliness and isolation.

The Keep-It-Local Magazine Castle Point June edition Keep It Local Marketing features a special CAVS call out in YOUR community for more people to join our dedicated and friendly Befriending Team.

All you need is kindness, just an hour a week is all it takes and a desire to help make a positive difference to the life of another. Contact us for further details. We’d love to talk to you.

Castle Point Borough Council Castle Point Active Hadleigh Community Group - Essex Hadleigh Benfleet Essex Canvey Island Community Canvey Matters

02/06/2026

* A MESAGE FROM TRACY HARRIS, CEO, CAVS *

"As we celebrate ' Week 2026 and take the time to specially recognise our wonderful volunteers for all their kindness and committment, I want to highlight just how much we value everything that is carried out voluntarily to support our vital community services. Volunteers' underpin all that we do in providing a Befriending Service, Family Mentoring, Ways to Wellness and Social Prescribing.

We are tackling many things across our local communities including loneliness and isolation. I’m sharing a short video on CAVS Befriending Service as we reflect on the positive impacts our existing volunteers have on the lives of others who reach out to us for help.

As demand increases, more volunteers are needed to support the vital work we do across Castle Point. Do you have some spare time that you could give and help make a real difference to the life of another?

Thank you to all our volunteers for being the heart of CAVS. 💙

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/0okRcDcyy6M

Castle Point Borough Council Canvey Matters Canvey Island Community Page Hadleigh Benfleet Essex

CAVS assists local residents across Castle Point who reach out to u...

02/06/2026

NHS Essex has launched a new easy-read newsletter for people with learning disabilities and autism, and for carers and families.

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01/06/2026

01/06/2026

Castle Point residents: have your say on crime and community safety.
Join PFCC Roger Hirst on Monday 8th June, 7–8pm at Smallgains Hall, Creek Road, Canvey Island, SS8 8QP. Hear updates, raise concerns & take part in a Q&A.
Open to all – no booking needed.

01/06/2026

IT'S VOLUNTEER'S WEEK!

Celebrating the UK’s Volunteers Volunteers’ Week is an annual celebration of the contribution millions of people make across the UK through volunteering in their communities.

EVERY SINGLE DAY, our own army of wonderful Volunteers’ inspire us with their dedication and amazing contributions that they make to our charitable cause, literally bringing life-lines of help to residents who turn to us for help in all sorts of ways.

Without them, we would not be able to serve the many people that we do across our local communities, in helping them to lead safer, healthier and happier lives.

So, we are starting this week long celebration off by conveying a huge big THANK YOU to all of our brilliant volunteers, we simply could not deliver the vital community services that we do without you.

Like to volunteer with CAVS? Find out more about the highly rewarding opportunties we can offer. we'd love to tell you more.

01/06/2026

WHAT A GREAT SUMMER FAYRE THIS IS GOING TO BE IN BENFLEET THIS SUNDAY AND WE WILL BE THERE!

Come along and meet us and find out just how much YOUR Voluntary Service oranisation can help you in all sorts of ways. You can also chat to us about volunteering. If you have ever considered using your spare time to help others, then we can share the amazing opportunities on offer and how you can become involved with our lovley team.

Please remind your friends and family about this fabulous community event Benfleet Community Fayre at Woodside Park in Benfleet next Sunday!