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Appreciating an active volunteer Irene
In National Volunteers Week 2026 Focus Surrey would like to recognise the contribution of the more than 600 volunteers who have supported the Saturday club since it was established in September 2016. For the past two terms volunteer Irene Chew has volunteered at the Saturday club as a play assistant working 1 to 1 with children with autism. Irene who is retired, worked at Shell oil and gas company for 34 years. She worked in Information Technology, leading teams across the UK
Jun 42 min read
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Volunteers Week - a Champion Volunteer
This week is National Volunteers' Week 2026. Focus Surrey would like to once again highlight the contributions and efforts of the more than 600 volunteers who have supported the Saturday club since it started in September 2016. Many of those people volunteered from 9am to 4pm each Saturday for 12 weeks at a time, others returned term after term. One of our most recognised volunteers is Tom Rasey who has volunteered as a play assistant since our second term in February 2017. T
Jun 31 min read
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Volunteer Week awards recognition for Focus Surrey volunteer
Congratulations to Focus Surrey volunteer and Trustee Louise Simon who was a joint winner of Merton Partnership Civic Pride Councillor...
Jun 4, 20252 min read
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Celebrating our volunteers
National Volunteers' Week in the UK in 2025 will be held from June 2nd to June 8th . This week is a time to celebrate and thank the many...
Jun 1, 20251 min read
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Focus Surrey demonstrates the value of communicating and connecting with children through play
Focus Surrey is now hiring for its 15th term starting in September 2024. One volunteer who would recommend the experience is Michelle...
Jul 1, 20243 min read
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Congratulations to Charlotte (Skylar) Freeman for coming runner up in the Chris Frost Volunteer of the Year Award at the Merton Partnership Civic Pride Volunteer Awards 2024!
Focus Surrey volunteer Skylar was presented with her trophy at the Merton Civic Pride Volunteer Awards ceremony at Wimbledon AFC Football...
Jun 8, 20242 min read
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Aliza at age 17 is an inspiration as she gains work experience for her future career goals
As part of #nationalvolunteersweek2024 National Volunteers Week 2024, Focus Surrey would like to thank the more than 420 volunteers who...
Jun 6, 20243 min read
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Volunteering has helped Negar Bastani pursue a career in SEN
As part of #nationalvolunteersweek2024 National Volunteers Week 2024, Focus Surrey would like to thank the more than 420 volunteers who...
Jun 5, 20242 min read
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A heart warming journey underscoring the profound impact of Focus Surrey's work.
As part of National Volunteers Week 2024, Focus Surrey would like to thank the more than 420 volunteers who have supported the charity...
Jun 4, 20243 min read
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A parent's perspective - Zahraa shares how great Focus Surrey has been for her and her son
I discovered Focus Surrey after someone at my yoga class told me about the club. I had already heard about ABA but due to the costs and...
Apr 23, 20242 min read
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Focus Surrey club is so inspiring for both SEN children & the volunteers
Play assistant Aban has learnt a lot from volunteering at Focus Surrey and is encouraging others to volunteer The leaders are so...
Jan 20, 20242 min read
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Where Smiles Bloom and Knowledge Takes Flight
Focus Surrey wasn't just volunteering; it was a vibrant embrace of dedication and warmth. Everyone, from trustees to volunteers, poured...
Jan 20, 20241 min read
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Siblings of children with autism make wonderful volunteers
Siblings of children with autism have a great insight into how to support others with the condition Two 14-year-olds were the newest...
Jul 22, 20233 min read
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Recognising volunteers who are engaging, joyful and team players
#Volunteersweek takes place 1-7 June every year. It's a chance to recognise the fantastic contribution volunteers make to our communities...
Jun 7, 20236 min read
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Focus Surrey allows parents to take their children to a fully inclusive setting
#Volunteersweek takes place 1-7 June every year. It's a chance to recognise the fantastic contribution volunteers make to our communities...
Jun 6, 20232 min read
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Focus Surrey is an "amazing community full of warmth"
#Volunteersweek takes place 1-7 June every year. It's a chance to recognise the fantastic contribution volunteers make to our communities...
Jun 5, 20234 min read
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Impacting many children's lives as a volunteer
#Volunteersweek takes place 1-7 June every year. It's a chance to recognise the fantastic contribution volunteers make to our communities...
Jun 4, 20233 min read
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A Feeling of Belonging at Focus Surrey
#Volunteersweek takes place 1-7 June every year. It's a chance to recognise the fantastic contribution volunteers make to our communities...
Jun 3, 20233 min read
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The atmosphere the club creates is filled with happiness and warmth
#Volunteersweek takes place 1-7 June every year. It's a chance to recognise the fantastic contribution volunteers make to our communities...
Jun 1, 20232 min read
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Volunteering to help others feel connected and seen
Volunteers Week takes place 1-7 June every year. It's a chance to recognise the fantastic contribution volunteers make to our communities...
Jun 1, 20233 min read
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