Why Volunteer with Us?

YMCA East Surrey is a vibrant charity that has been actively supporting the local community since 1870.  We offer a caring, supportive and welcoming environment across all our centres, providing a wide range of fun and inclusive activities for all ages.  We are deeply passionate about helping people to meet their full potential, whatever their background or circumstances.

By volunteering with us, you will not only be making an invaluable contribution to your local community, but it’s also a wonderful opportunity to learn new skills, grow in confidence, have a sense of purpose and responsibility, gain new friendships, share your knowledge – it’s very rewarding and enjoyable!  You will be a very welcomed and valued member of the team.

If you are aged 16 or over and would like to find out more, please complete our volunteer application form:

Apply to be a YMCA Volunteer

Volunteering opened up so many opportunities and gave me personal and practical skills. I recommend volunteering to anyone.

Volunteering opportunities

There are plenty of opportunities to get involved with us. You can help with:

  • Children’s clubs
  • Pre-schools
  • Youth clubs
  • Disability services
  • Fundraising and challenge events
  • Sport and fitness
  • Corporate volunteering

Volunteer trainee counsellors | mid and East Surrey

YMCA East Surrey’s Heads Together youth counselling service has opportunities for trainee counsellors across mid and East Surrey, working with young people aged 11 to 24.

We offer volunteer placements for counsellors in training (and newly qualified counsellors wishing to gain further experience) to see between three and six clients each week. We provide free fortnightly group supervision and CPD opportunities to develop your skills and experience in working with young people.

If you would like to discuss this in more detail, please contact Shan Johnson to arrange an informal chat or apply here

Volunteer walk leaders

If you can spare a few hours a week and enjoy being outdoors, we are always looking for new volunteer walk leaders for our wellbeing walks. Find out more.

Board of Management

Our Board is responsible for the governance of YMCA East Surrey and meets regularly to discuss a wide range of matters, including the charity’s vision, mission and strategic direction. If you are interested in joining our board, please email ian.burks@ymcaeastsurrey.org.uk.

Looking for a work experience placement?

Looking to complete a work experience through the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme, school or college? If you are aged 16 years+ and are interested in completing your hours within children’s services, disability provision or youth work, we can support you with your placement across YMCA East Surrey.

Training

We offer all volunteers free induction training to ensure you will get the most out of your volunteering experience. Training will help you to learn key skills and gain a better understanding of disabilities, safeguarding and health and safety.

Benefits of volunteering

  • Free training
  • Travel expenses
  • References
  • Supervision and support
  • Invitations to social events
  • Free access to our gym and fitness classes in Redhill

Employee privacy form

Please see our Employee Privacy Notice to see how we will collate and use new applicants’ personal data.

Find out more

Complete a volunteer application form

To find out more about volunteering or work experience placements, please email volunteer@ymcaeastsurrey.org.uk