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Volunteer noticeboard

The volunteer noticeboard is designed to keep our volunteers up-to-date with all the useful information and resources they may need. Please let Melanie know if you have a suggestion of what should go on the noticeboard.

Latest FOSSC events

Find out what events our Friends of Shooting Star Children’s Hospices groups have coming up.  

All our Friends groups are always on the look out for new members.  If you are interested in joining a group please let Taryn or Melanie know on 01932 823100 and we will put you in touch with the appropriate group.

Key dates for your diary

The next Volunteer Forum will be held on Monday, 14 October.  All current volunteers are welcome.   Please email volunteers@shootingstar.org.uk if you would like to attend.

We will be holding an Open Day at our hospice in Guildford, Christopher’s, on Friday, 11 October between 12 noon and 5pm.   For more details and to book a tour click here

 

Volunteers needed

Please contact Taryn Davidson at taryn.davidson@shootingstar.org.uk or on 01932 823100 if you are able to help with any of the requests below.

Special Requests

Events

Saturday, 16 November   Rural Life Centre Craft Fair, The Reeds Road, Tilford, Farnham GU10 2DL 9am to 12pm or 12pm to 3.30pm Task:  Helping on our stall

Sunday, 17 November  The Bourne Valley Garden Centre Craft Fair, Addlestone, KT15 3TH 9am to 12pm or 12pm to 3.30pm Task:  Helping on our stall

Saturday 23 November  Twickenham Stadium Spartan Race, Whitton Road, Twickenham TW2 7BA  8am-12.30pm or 12.30pm to 5pm.  Task: helping on our stall, talking about the charity, running a game, taking selfie photos, booking massage sessions.

Sunday, 24 November Staines Santa Fun Run, Staines Town Centre   8.45am to 11am Task: Marshalling/bucket collecting

Saturday, 23 November  Twickenham Stadium Spartan Race, Whitton Road, Twickenham TW2 7BA  8am-12.30pm or 12.30pm to 5pm each day.  Task: helping on our stall, talking about the charity, running a game, taking selfie photos, booking massage sessions.

Friday, 29 November Currys PC World Black Friday Bucket Collection,  Woodbridge Business Park, Guildford GU1 1EF  9am to 11am,  11am to 1pm,  1pm to 3pm, 3pm to 5pm.  Task: bucket collecting for Black Friday – very busy!

Wednesday, 13 December and Thursday, 14 December  Sainsbury’s Fundraising Event,  Cambridge Walk, Camberley GU15 3SW  10am to 12pm, 12pm to 2pm, 2pm to 4pm   Task: helping with fundraising and chatting to customers.

Wednesday, 18 December, Thursday, 19 December, Friday, 20, Saturday, 21, Sunday, 22, Monday, 23, and Tuesday, 24 December,  The Heart Shopping Centre, Walton-on-Thames    10am to 1pm or 1pm to 4pm  Task: Gift wrapping for shoppers

 

 

 

Downloads

Download copies of all the essential documents for volunteers: