Community Group Researcher - Volunteer

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We’re looking for an enthusiastic volunteer to help us map and expand our understanding of local community groups across Surrey. You’ll play a key part in connecting people and organisations that make a difference in their communities.

By building a comprehensive and up-to-date database of community groups, the volunteer will help the Commission

• Strengthen relationships with a wide range of local organisations.
• Improve communication and engagement with communities across Surrey.
• Ensure that more voices and perspectives are included in the Commission’s work.
• Support the Commission’s goal of promoting inclusion, connection, and collaboration across the county.

• Friendly, approachable, and confident communicating with a range of people by phone and email.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Reliable and able to manage your own time effectively.
• An interest in community work, local engagement, or social connection.
• Comfortable using email, spreadsheets, and online forms (training can be provided).

• Experience in community engagement, outreach, or networking.
• Knowledge of Surrey’s local areas or community organisations.
• Experience using databases or maintaining contact lists.

• Review the Commission’s current list of community groups.
• Contact existing groups to ask if they can introduce other local organisations.
• Reach out to community engagement teams at County, District, and Borough Councils to identify new groups.
• Subscribe the Commission’s email address to local community newsletters.
• Invite community groups to join the Commission’s network by subscribing to our e-newsletter and joining our online e-forum.