Farnborough

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FARN1 BBQ Bonanza

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The Challenge 

Every year, Oakleaf host a summer BBQ for those they support, to celebrate their achievements and bring the community together. The day is a sociable occasion, which will include food, games and entertainment. You job will be to work with Oakleaf on the planning of the party which is being held on Tuesday 11 June at the Guildford Pavilion. On the day, you will be setting up and decorating, welcoming clients, serving food, assisting with games, clearing up and helping in any other way that you can. The summer BBQ will take place one afternoon in June or July, likely to be a Wednesday, from 12-4pm. If you and your team are party people, this challenge is for you!

Oakleaf Enterprise

Based in Guildford, Oakleaf supports hundreds of people managing mental ill-health at any one time. They provide work-related training and employment guidance, counselling, wellbeing activities and out-of-hours crisis support, helping people in challenging circumstances to move forward positively.

Team size = Medium (6-10)

 

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FARN2  Brighter School Days

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The Challenge       

A team is needed to repaint the alternative learning centre in Woking! This centre, with its 'homey atmosphere', has multiple classrooms, teaching kitchen and toilets - they have lots to paint! Don't worry, you can pick and choose what you can manage. The learning centre is home to the STEPS to 16 team, one of Surrey Care Trust's most important, life-changing projects. The team provides educational support and opportunities to vulnerable 14-16 year olds at risk of leaving mainstream education, many of whom struggle with poor social, emotional, and mental health and/or learning difficulties such as dyslexia or ASD. This can be booked by more than one team! Project photos >

Surrey Care Trust

Surrey Care Trust is a local charity working to give families, vulnerable young people, and low-skilled adults the opportunities, skills, and support they need to achieve their potential. Their unique mentoring and skills training help people to build their confidence and skills to create better chances for life, learning and work; improve their wellbeing and engagement with their local communities, and provide positive childhoods and supportive families.

Team size = Large (10+)

 

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FARN3 Allotment SOS

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The Challenge       

Your help is needed in Surrey's most disadvantaged neighbourhoods. You will be spending a day at Stanwell Community Allotment. This small oasis of nature gives local families, young people and adults the chance to take part in nature therapy and wellbeing activities. There is a variety of major tasks that need undertaking, such as painting, planting, oiling garden furniture, repairing seating, weeding ,raking and much more. This challenge is ideal for a large team or two smaller teams! Project photos >

Surrey Care Trust

Surrey Care Trust is a local charity working to give families, vulnerable young people, and low-skilled adults the opportunities, skills, and support they need to achieve their potential. Their unique mentoring and skills training help people to build their confidence and skills to create better chances for life, learning and work; improve their wellbeing and engagement with their local communities, and provide positive childhoods and supportive families.

Team size = Flexible

 

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FARN4   Step to Independence

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The Challenge       

You will be task with assembling 20 'Welcome Packs'. These packs will be given to the young people when they arrive at Step by Step. The packs will provide the essentials that young people need to start their journey of independence. This should include toiletries, bedding and household items. The charity will be able to guide you on what to purchase. You will be invited to deliver the packs to their accommodation in Basingstoke, where you will meet staff and have a tour of the accommodation unit.

Step by Step

Step by Step supports young people facing homelessness across, Berkshire, Surrey, Hampshire, West Sussex, Wiltshire and Dorset. The young people supported by Step by Step have multiple, complex needs and vulnerabilities, including drug/alcohol abuse, offending, learning difficulties, mental health issues, family breakdown, poor education attainment. As well as accommodation and support, Step by Step add a wealth of wellbeing services, tailored to a young person's needs, wants, talents and aspirations, building a path to lasting stability and independence.

Team size = Small (<6)

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FARN5   Caring is Sharing

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The Challenge       

Your job will be to make up care packs for local children who are struggling with their mental health or who have experienced trauma. You should include items such as cuddly toys, arts and crafts for younger children and pamper gifts for older kids. You will be fully guided by the charity on what items to purchase. This is a nice challenge for those who like shopping, followed by an afternoon in the office making up the packs, ready to be delivered to the charity.

Spotlight UK

Spotlight UK has been providing free and highly subsidised activities for children and families, mental health care packs and Christmas presents for the last 15 years. They work with children from vulnerable and disadvantaged families. They cannot take away the past, but they can create new positive memories!

Team size = Small (<6)

 

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FARN6 Roll Up, Roll Up

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The Challenge       

A small team is needed to buy some prizes for their tombola stall, at Fleet Market on a Saturday over the summer. You will be given a list of items that they need and your job is to source as many items as you can. Please remember with this challenge, if they only expect to raise £500, we advise on spending a quarter of the budget purchasing items. The second part of the challenge is to support running the stall. You will be working with their staff, ideally between the hours of 8am - 3pm. They would like three volunteers during this time, however, if you want to split the shift you can. Again, if you can only manage a couple of hours, that's also fine. Any support is appreciated.

Farnham and Aldershot Hygiene Bank

The Hygiene Bank is a grassroots, people-powered charity and social movement, grounded in community. The passion stems from the injustice that people may be unable to fully participate in society due to hygiene poverty. The Hygiene Bank works to inspire social change.

Team size = Small (<6)

 

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FARN7   Fun in the Sun

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The Challenge       

The charity would like help with funding towards a day out to the beach for the families they support. The families they support are often low income households and struggle month to month with their finances.  Being able to provide a day out for the families would provide some relief, family connection and bonding, and a chance to meet others. Your job would be to source transport and arrange food or activities for the family fun day out.

The Vine Centre

The Vine Centre exists to serve the community. They aim to support the most vulnerable and disadvantaged members of the community; adults and families that are socially isolated, long term unemployed, homeless or poorly housed, suffering with mental health, addiction or learning difficulties. They offer wrap-around services and are able to support a client on their whole journey, reducing any barriers to progression or engagement that they may face.

Team size = Small (<6)

 

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FARN8   Hook a Duck

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The Challenge       

The Orchard Dementia Centre would love a team to organise a funfair day! Think hook a duck, coconut shy, stocks, candy floss, funfair style food etc. You will work with the charity to find a suitable week day and then make it happen. You and the team will be there on the day to make sure it all runs smoothly!

The Orchard Dementia Centre

Situated in beautiful grounds just outside of the centre of Chertsey, The Orchard provides an ideal environment for people with dementia. The staff at the centre are committed to providing stimulating and sensitive care that maintains the dignity of the clients. It is a vital resource for both clients and families, as there are proven benefits of stimulating care delaying the progress of this devastating condition.

Team size = Flexible

 

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FARN9    Ascot Day

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The Challenge       

The Orchard Dementia Centre would like a team of volunteers to arrange an Ascot day. They would like a virtual horse racing day, where clients can see races and use pretend money to bet on different races. Clients /staff can dress up and have a themed lunch. Activities like these will give a good level of stimulation to the clients and allow them to reminisce on going to horse racing events in the past.

The Orchard Dementia Centre

Situated in beautiful grounds just outside of the centre of Chertsey, The Orchard provides an ideal environment for people with dementia. The staff at the centre are committed to providing stimulating and sensitive care that maintains the dignity of the clients. It is a vital resource for both clients and families, as there are proven benefits of stimulating care delaying the progress of this devastating condition.

Team size = Flexible

 

 

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