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:
- Shooting Star Children’s Hospices Privacy Notice for Staff and Volunteers – find out how and why we use the data you provide us with
- Shooting Star Children’s Hospices volunteer agreement – Find out what we expect from you and what you can expect from us.
- Shooting Star Children’s Hospices volunteer policy
- List of Shooting Star Children’s Hospices policies
- List of Volunteer Forum Members
- Shooting Star Children’s Hospices range of merchandise