Our navigators are here to help you get support, find activities, get involved in your community and support your wellbeing.
We have specialist dementia navigators from Alzheimer’s Society for those living with dementia and their loved ones.
Our specialist mental health peer navigators from Solent Mind can support you with your mental health.
Our community navigators from SPECTRUM CIL can support you for general enquiries.
All of our navigators help you connect with the wonderful range of community activities, charities, advice and support services we have in Southampton!
So if you’d like some support to improve your health and wellbeing, to meet new people and make friends, to take positive steps in life, to get advice or to access practical support, please get in touch by completing a referral form or calling us on 023 8021 6050.
Search local support groups, services and volunteering opportunities
Find activities, help, support & volunteering on SOLID.
Search local support groups, services and volunteering opportunities
Find activities, help, support & volunteering on SOLID.
Search local support groups, services and volunteering opportunities
We're hiring!
This is an exciting opportunity to work with our dynamic and friendly community development team.
Our Projects
SO:Let's Connect
SO:Let’s Connect is a new project with the aim of reducing isolation in Southampton by getting more people connected digitally, with funding available for eligible local residents tp purchase IT equipment.
SO:Links
Local gatherings (currently online) to link up residents, community groups, health and council services, and others, to build on the good things in our neighbourhoods, and face local challenges together.
SO:Lotto
Play SO:Lotto and support our community with a fundraising lottery. At least 60% from each ticket sold goes to support Southampton, and there’s a chance to win the £25,000 jackpot every week!
SO:Linking University & Community
A pilot scheme that will bring a greater understanding of how SVS & University of Southampton can work more closely that is both responsive and beneficial to community need.
SOLID
Online Directory
SOLID is our online directory of services - a community navigation tool that lets you know about services, groups, events, volunteering opportunities and more.
Dementia Friendly Southampton
We are delighted to let you know that Southampton Voluntary Services is now delivering Dementia Friendly Southampton through the SO:Linked project platfom.
Green
Network
The green network was formed and launched in May at the SVS’ Friday Forum. It is facilitated by Southampton Voluntary Services/SO:Linked and Mayfield Nurseries/Solent Mind.
For Individuals
Want to help out?
Volunteer!
Find the perfect local group or charity in need of your skills, help and support to continue their important work.
Search SOLID for info and services
The SO:Linked Information Directory (SOLID) helps you search for local activities, groups and support
Chat to our navigators
Our friendly team will listen and then help you find what activities, support, or services are right for you.
For Organisations
Add a volunteering opportunity
Let people know how they can help support your work through volunteering.
Add a service or activity to SOLID
Tell us about the services and activities you run and we'll advertise it on our directory!
Find Funding & Grants
Search and apply for local and national grants and funding opportunities.
Volunteering advice during COVID-19
Tips for telephone befriending
Safeguarding advice
Would you like to get more involved with activities, groups and services that are local to you and help you to improve your health and wellbeing?
Do you find it difficult to know where to start, face challenges to getting along to activities, or would you like some support to take those next steps?
SO:Linked is a service for people who live in Southampton or who are registered with a Southampton GP. You can get in touch by phone, email or by dropping by to one of our Come and meet us sessions across Southampton. One of the team will ask for a few details to ensure we give you the right support for you and will then explore with you what sort of activities or services you’d like to link with. We’ll then help you to make that happen.
Whether you’re managing a long-term health condition, facing challenges, feeling lonely or have had a change in circumstances; getting involved in community activities can really help whatever your circumstances. In Southampton there are so many groups and activities – there really is something for everyone!
