Funding Drop In Sessions
Do you need help with your grant application? We are here for you. We hold virtual “surgeries” to support groups looki...
Gardening Support
Gardening is not only a rewarding hobby but also a great way to reduce your shopping bills and enjoy fresh, home-grown pro...
Home Energy Support
The rising cost of living is making it increasingly difficult for many people to afford basic necessities, including heati...
Other Community Projects
Alongside all the work we do in the community, here are some more worthwhile projects we are involved with that deserve a ...
Travelling Pantry
The Travelling Pantry is our community van which visits Kings Somborne, Lockerley and Stockbridge, offering a selection of...
Befriending Service
We offer a free Telephone Befriending Service so you can chat with one of our friendly volunteers over the phone, all from...
Community Wellbeing Worker service
The Community Wellbeing service is to provide short term, preventative support to individuals over 65.
Virtual wards
Our Virtual Wards Social Support service connects our project workers to patients and their carers that are receiving trea...
Volunteering Opportunities
Here you will find available volunteering opportunities in and around Andover and the Test Valley.
Volunteer Opportunity
Do you have a volunteering opportunity you'd like to tell us about?
Volunteer registration
If you have some spare time to volunteer feel free to let us know.
Volunteering projects
Unity currently run two exciting growing projects.
Micro Volunteering
Are you someone wanting to offer your time to a worthwhile cause but you don't have a great deal of time to commit to a lo...
Basic IT skills
Friendly and approachable
Strong administration skills
Organisation skills
Great written and verbal communication skills•
Why we want you:
Our branches are an integral part of SSAFA’s success. With a visible presence in local communities, they raise vital awareness of and funds for our work. They also provide a supportive and enriching community for our volunteers. As branch secretary you will work closely with the Branch Chair, developing and delivering branch vision and plans, coordinating events and activities and communicating with branch volunteers and other stakeholders to build a successful and supportive branch community.
What you will be doing
• Working closely with the Branch Chair to develop and deliver branch vision and plans
• Act as a point of contact in all matters of the branch
• Communication with branch volunteers through GoAssemble, ensuring people are kept up to date with news, events and activities and sharing success
• Providing timely reports and information on branch activity and outputs, maintaining regular contact with regional staff and sharing good practice and challenges
• Co-ordinating and attending a programme of meetings including branch meetings, networking events and AGMs
• Creating a welcoming, inclusive and diverse environment to ensure all volunteers feel valued and supported
• Coordinating the delegation of tasks amongst the branch team and providing support as appropriate
• Generating new ideas to engage and raise awareness in the local community
If you are interested in this volunteering opportunity then please complete the form below.