Voluntary Action Surrey East

11/06/2026

🎉 Save the Date! East Surrey Volunteer Fair is coming!
Join us for a brilliant day where you can discover opportunities, connect with organisations, learn something new, and enjoy a fun day out for all ages!
We’re excited to be partnering with Reigate & Banstead Borough Council, Tandridge District Council, and The Belfry Redhill to celebrate volunteering across East Surrey.
📅 Pop the date in your diary – more details soon!
📩 Sign up to the VASE newsletter to get the latest updates first http://vase.org.uk/
Love Reigate and Banstead Tandridge Council Belfry Shopping Centre, Redhill

08/06/2026

We’re still riding the high from an incredible Volunteers’ Week! 💚

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at events throughout the week, and to all of the amazing volunteers who help make East Surrey such a fantastic place to live, work and connect.

Our motto for volunteering is simple: Volunteer once, see what happens. And this week was a perfect reminder of just how powerful that first step can be.

From learning how to stay safe from scams and fraud with a brilliant talk from Surrey Police 🚓, to great conversations at Purposeful Pints at The Garibaldi🍻, and even braving the weather for our community litter pick 🌧️🧤

If you didn’t make it to an event this time but would like to know more about volunteering opportunities in East Surrey, we’d love to hear from you. Whether you can give an hour, a day, or simply want to explore what’s out there, there’s a place for everyone in our community.

Sometimes all it takes is volunteering once to discover new connections, confidence and purpose.

Thank you again to everyone who took part and helped make the week so special 💚


Love Reigate and Banstead Oxted Local Love Oxted

27/05/2026

🎉 Two great ways to get involved this Volunteers’ Week! 💙 At VASE we're on our countdown to Volunteer's Week.
If you are looking to meet new people, give back, or try something new? Join us at one (or both!) of these upcoming VASE events:
🍻 Purposeful Pints – Networking Evening
📅 Thursday 4 June | ⏰ 5.30–7.30pm
📍 The Garibaldi The Garibaldi Community Pub
👉 A relaxed drop-in session to boost your CV, explore skills-based volunteering, and find out what it means to be a charity trustee.
📲 RSVP using this link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=h_Gieei1IE-cBBCJOEPMkoRZq6fNHqhJuLZc4UnrjjtUNFpQVVdWQUNBOFI4VjNaTFBMS1FFQldWUC4u&origin=QRCode
🌿 Community Litter Pick
📅 Saturday 6 June | ⏰ 10am–12pm
📍 Redhill Memorial Park
👉 A family-friendly event to help improve your local environment and connect with others in your community.
Whether you want to build skills, make a difference, or simply meet like-minded people, there’s something for everyone 🙌
📲 RSVP using this link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=h_Gieei1IE-cBBCJOEPMkoRZq6fNHqhJuLZc4UnrjjtUMUZFUDVTSzRFV0g2WVlVRExLSjc1Wk1GQi4u&origin=QRCode

Love Reigate and Banstead Energy Action Redhill & Reigate Age Concern Merstham Redhill Reigate Furnistore in East Surrey

26/05/2026

🍽️ You’re invited to the VASE Big Lunch!
Join us for a friendly community gathering in Oxted as part of Volunteers’ Week.
📅 Tuesday 2 June
⏰ 10.30am – 2pm
📍 Oxted Community Hall
✨ Includes:
• Scams awareness talk from Surrey Police
• Lunch and time to connect
Whether you already volunteer, want to get involved, or just fancy meeting others in your community, everyone is welcome 💙
📲 Scan the QR code or use this link to RSVP: https://forms.office.com/e/pd7Ysq43yf
Oxted Local Love Oxted

25/05/2026

📢 Funding Opportunity for Surrey VCSE Organisations
The Community Foundation for Surrey is opening three grant programmes for Expressions of Interest (EOIs) opens today:
✨ Main Grants Programme
🎨 Creative Wellbeing Fund
🔄 Strategic Transformation Programme
⏰ Deadline: Thursday 2 July
Applying is simple with a two-stage process—submit a quick EOI and, if successful, you’ll be invited to complete a full application. You can even submit multiple EOIs if you have more than one idea!
💡 New this year: a new grants system (Plinth)—you’ll just need to create an account to apply, and you’ll be able to track your application progress.
💬 Join a Q&A session to learn more and ask questions—multiple dates are available across all programmes.
🔍 Funding highlights include:

Up to £5,000–£10,000 for creative wellbeing projects
Up to £15,000 for organisational transformation
New and returning funds supporting communities across Surrey

👉 Find out more and book your Q&A session: https://mailchi.mp/cdc9d05e34d8/cfsurrey-grants-opening-for-expressions-of-interest-69674?e=25b2cb011d

05/05/2026

🌱 Where does kindness show up in your everyday life?
As part of A Million Acts of Hope, VASE is inviting our community to come together for connection and reflection 💬
During the national Week of Action (13–20 May), we’ll be hosting an online sharing circle—a safe, welcoming space to listen, connect, and reflect on the small acts of care that strengthen our communities across East Surrey 💛
We’ll also be creating a virtual wall of hope, where you can share your stories and messages of kindness.
✨ Calling all organisations, volunteers, and community changemakers—join us in celebrating everyday acts that build a more connected and thriving community.
📅 Date: 13 May 2026
⏰ Time: 11:30–12:15
📍 Location: Online (Zoom)
👉 Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/eNjP4-FHQki7wup6GzieLg #/

24/04/2026

There is still time to book your spot!

Inside Ride, funded by the Mental Health Investment Fund, is inviting young people aged 13 to 16 to join free taster sessions designed to spark curiosity and confidence. These sessions offer an introduction to the full six‑week programme, giving participants a chance to experience how movement, mindset and guided support can boost wellbeing.

DATE: Saturday 25 April
TIME: 10am to 11am
LOCATION: Bigwood Estate, Lingfield
EMAIL: [email protected] Please note: booking is essentail

15/04/2026

📣 Calling voluntary & community organisations in East Surrey!
Voluntary Action Surrey East (VASE), in partnership with Reigate & Banstead Borough Council and Tandridge District Council, is hosting the East Surrey Volunteer Fair on Saturday 26 September at The Belfry, Redhill (11am–3pm).

We’re inviting organisations from Reigate & Banstead and Tandridge to get involved in two ways:

✅ Become a stallholder
Promote your volunteering opportunities
Connect with local residents
Network with other community organisations

✅ Join the Volunteer Fair Working Group
Help shape the event from the start and ensure community voices are reflected throughout the planning process.
📅 Two one-hour planning meetings:

Tuesday 19 May, 12pm
Tuesday 16 June, 12pm

👉 Interested?
Register your interest to be a stallholder or join the Working Group by emailing [email protected] by Friday 24 April, letting us know any relevant experience with community events.

31/03/2026

📣 The latest VASE Volunteering Newsletter is out now!
It’s packed with the latest volunteering opportunities, projects and ways to support your community.
Want to make sure you never miss an update?
📩 Subscribe to the monthly newsletter and get opportunities straight to your inbox.
Check out this edition: https://mailchi.mp/ae97b88194c8/vasevolunteering-8836233

10/03/2026

🌟 Boost Your Wellbeing This March! 🌟
Surrey Libraries UK is offering a series of free Independent Skills workshops across Surrey, covering Physical Wellbeing, Digital Wellbeing, and Financial Wellbeing. Whether you're looking to feel healthier, get confident online, or take control of your finances, there’s something for everyone.

💪 PHYSICAL WELLBEING
Delivered with Active Surrey, this session explores NHS guidance on physical activity and simple lifestyle changes around healthy eating, smoking, alcohol and sleep.
📍 Redhill – Wed 11 March, 10am–12pm
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/independent-skills-physical-wellbeing-tickets-1984294095054?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
📍 Horley – Wed 25 March, 10am–12pm
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/independent-skills-physical-wellbeing-tickets-1984394540489?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
📍 Merstham – Wed 25 March, 2pm–4pm
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/independent-skills-physical-wellbeing-tickets-1984374057223?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

💻 DIGITAL WELLBEING
Feeling overwhelmed online? Surrey Libraries Digital Welfare Support Officers Alys and Eleanor will help you assess your digital skills and share tips for staying safe and confident online.
📍 Oxted – Tue 17 March, 10am–12pm
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/independent-skills-digital-skills-tickets-1984387284787?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
📍 Caterham Valley – Tue 17 March, 2pm–4pm
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/independent-skills-digital-skills-tickets-1984395141286?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
📍 Redhill – Wed 18 March, 10am–12pm
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/independent-skills-digital-skills-tickets-1984374865641?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
📍 Reigate – Wed 18 March, 2pm–4pm
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/independent-skills-digital-skills-tickets-1984375757308?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

💷 FINANCIAL WELLBEING
Run by Trading Standards and Citizens Advice, this workshop covers how to spot and report scams, budget effectively, and access local financial support.
📍 Banstead – Thu 19 March, 10am–12pm
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/independent-skills-financial-wellbeing-tickets-1984401691879?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
📍 Redhill – Fri 20 March, 10am–12pm
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/independent-skills-financial-wellbeing-tickets-1984385897638?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
📍 Oxted – Fri 27 March, 10am–12pm
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/independent-skills-financial-wellbeing-tickets-1984387563621?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

✨ All sessions are free to attend — booking required via Eventbrite.
Take a step toward feeling healthier, safer, and more confident this spring.

A FREE workshop to help you with your personal finances