Notice: Book Now For Voluntary Action’s 2023 Conference

Published on: 16 Feb, 2023
Updated on: 15 Feb, 2023

Voluntary Action South West Surrey 2023 Conference, themed ‘Recovery’, will be a day full of interesting discussion and debate, with a line-up of expert speakers and workshop presenters.

It takes place at the Rik Medlik Building, University of Surrey, on Tuesday, April 4, 9.30am to 4.30pm.

The event will give everyone the chance to explore the impact that the pandemic has had on the charity and voluntary sector and how we have had to adapt our working practices to reflect the change in society.

There will be lots of different workshops for delegates to take part in, both in the morning and afternoon, plus an opportunity to visit our marketplace – a space where delegates will have a chance to meet an array of businesses whose services support the voluntary sector.

Plus free parking and a sandwich lunch included with your ticket.

Picture from Voluntary Action’s 2019 conference.

Speakers include:

Dr Priya Singh, Chair Designate of the Frimley ICS, Deputy Chair and FTSU NED of Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, Chair of the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) and executive director of a medical mutual provident fund with charitable status

Maria Zealey, Surrey Welfare Rights Unit

David Rose, Wellbeing through Volunteering

Jo Woodhams, Green Social Prescribing – How Nature Connection Supports Recovery

Workshops include:

Explore Refresh Express / Art for All (afternoon only)

Social Prescribing

Encouraging young people (19 to 25) to volunteer

Fraud – Prevention is better than cure

Wellbeing Exercise (morning only)

Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Support

“Friends Against Scams” Let’s all work together

Reenergising the community after a national crisis