Voluntary Action in Spelthorne

invites you to help us celebrate our
GRAND LAUNCH
of the
The VAIS Shop
Voluntary Action in Spelthorne (VAIS) is opening its own ‘shop’ to promote and encourage participation in voluntary and community activities within the borough. VAIS ‘shoppers’ will be able to browse our wide range of volunteering opportunities, whilst local organisations will have the opportunity to showcase their activities to the public.

The Grand Launch
We are delighted to be joined by Cllr. Isobel Napper, who will conduct the official opening of the shop. A presentation will be given by VAIS Chief Officer, Elizabeth Moore. Refreshments will be served.

Time: 11am
Date: Wednesday, 10th February 2009
Place: Elmsleigh Centre, Unit 25
(opposite Matalan, next to Superdrug)

For further details, please contact Elizabeth Moore on 01784 446358.

Volunteers needed to befriend children in care

We need men and women volunteers to befriend children in Care(in Surrey and Surrey borders)
Invitation to an Open Evening
Tuesday 15th September 2009 at Omnibus, Lesbourne Road, Reigate, RH2 7JP (Room C1)
7 pm to 8.30 pm
(Introductory Two-day Training Course Saturday 21st and 28th November 2009 in Leatherhead) come to find out more!
Please call Nicola Taylor, Elspeth Hannah
Independent Visitor Service
Surrey County Council
01372 833 359, 07815 951 168, 07815 560 230
nicola.taylor@surreycc.gov.uk, elspeth.hannah@surreycc.gov.uk
What is an Independent Visitor?
A volunteer who visits, befriends and advises children in care who are looked after by Surrey County Council and live in foster care or residential homes.
Who needs an Independent Visitor?
Children and young people usually aged between 10 and 17 who do not have regular contact with a family member. Children of all cultures and backgrounds.
What happens on a visit?
Anything that you both enjoy, from window-shopping, fast food to dog walking, museums or movies.
You Get:
A new friend
Immense personal satisfaction
Initial and on-going training
Support and back-up
Reimbursement of agreed expenses
Your Give
· 1 day per month, usually at weekends
· A commitment to visit for at least two years
· Your energy and time to a young person
· Participation in Independent Visitor support groups and training
· Your agreement to an enhanced criminal bureau check, reference and health checks.