Below are details of organisations and initiatives that have contacted HVA to tell us they need more volunteers or trustees.
If you can't find a suitable opportunity for you on the volunteering list below, then give us your details on this volunteer registration form, and we will be in touch with more suggestions.
Roles listed September 2025
St Michael's Hospice Credit Control Assistant Volunteer: Join our Finance Team and support invoicing and credit control while gaining hands-on experience in a professional office setting. Ideal for someone with basic Excel and IT skills, attention to detail, and an interest in finance or administration. One day a week, flexible hours - make a meaningful impact behind the scenes. https://stmichaelshospice.com/credit-control-assistant-volunteer/
St Michael's Hospice No One Dies Alone (NODA) Volunteer: Provide compassionate companionship to those nearing the end of life who have no one else by their side. We're looking for emotionally resilient volunteers with strong listening skills, sensitivity to others' beliefs, and confidence using digital tools like WhatsApp. This flexible and deeply meaningful role supports dignified end-of-life care in the hospice, care homes, and the wider community. https://stmichaelshospice.com/noda-volunteer/
Roles listed September 2025
Outdoor Education Volunteer - Active Nature: As an Active Nature Volunteer, you'll play a hands-on role in bringing our outdoor youth programme to life. You'll work alongside our conservation and education team to support 12 to 16 year-olds to connect with nature, build confidence, and enjoy active adventures in two of East Sussex's most inspiring wild spaces. Whether you're guiding a hike, setting up wildlife cameras, or encouraging young people in conservation challenges, you'll be making a real difference in their wellbeing and future. Alternate Saturdays in Hastings Country Park. If you're interested in being involved, send an email with a CV and short introduction outlining your suitability and availability to [email protected]
Drivers/delivering, Bags of Taste: Do you have a few hours a week to spare? Bags of Taste (www.bagsoftaste.org) are looking for local people to deliver bags of ingredients to local participants who have signed up for our Home Mentored Cooking Course. You will be required to collect the bags of ingredients from the packing centre and deliver them to the students door. Times will be arranged by the Area Coordinator and may vary from week to week, but will be for a maximum of three hours a week. [email protected], 07751890912
Shoppers and bag packers, Bags of Taste: Do you have a few hours a week to volunteer for Bags of Taste? We are looking for local people who can shop for ingredients for our Home Mentored Cooking Course, and pack up the bags of ingredients for our students. Hours may vary from week to week, but should not exceed five hours per week Full training will be given. [email protected], 07751890912
Age UK East Sussex, Volunteer Receptionist: It's vital for an older person's well-being to have access to affordable leisure and recreational facilities. As a volunteer Receptionist, you will be a welcoming face within our Isabel Blackman Centre (IBC) Reception team. You will get a chance to meet new people and work with an excellent team of volunteers, and help clients and visitors feel welcome and valued when they visit or contact the IBC. We currently need volunteers to help cover reception on a Monday from 1-4pm. Apply HERE.
Stay Up Late, Gig Buddy Volunteer: A Stay Up Late gig buddy volunteer provides companionship and support to individuals with learning disabilities during social events, helping them enjoy gigs and nightlife experiences safely and confidently. They promote inclusion by fostering a friendly and encouraging environment, ensuring everyone feels welcome and engaged. Apply via our website https://gigbuddies.org.uk/be-a-gig-buddies-volunteer
StreetVet, Outreach Support Volunteer: As a Support Volunteer for StreetVet you would be helping to establish a new outreach area in Hastings where our team of volunteer Vets and Vet Nurses can provide free veterinary care for the pets of people experiencing homelessness in and around Hastings. Support Volunteers assist with the administration and organising of these outreach sessions as well as generally helping to raise awareness of StreetVet in the area. https://www.streetvet.co.uk/volunteer/
Outdoor Education Volunteer - Active Nature: As an Active Nature Volunteer, you’ll play a hands-on role in bringing our outdoor youth programme to life. You’ll work alongside our conservation and education team to support 12–16 year-olds to connect with nature, build confidence, and enjoy active adventures in two of East Sussex’s most inspiring wild spaces. Whether you’re guiding a hike, setting up wildlife cameras, or encouraging young people in conservation challenges, you’ll be making a real difference in their wellbeing and future. Alternate Saturdays in Hastings Country Park. Send an email with a CV and short introduction outlining your suitability and availability to [email protected]
Roles listed July 2025
St Michael's Hospice Ward Supporter: We are looking for calm, friendly and approachable individuals who are ready to offer companionship and practical support on the ward. The role includes welcoming visitors, helping with refreshments and meals, and answering phone calls. You will receive training, a role induction and will be supported by a ward buddy. Apply via our website: https://stmichaelshospice.com/ward-supporter/ or contact the Voluntary Services Team - [email protected] / 01424 457962
Sustenance Collection & Delivery Driver: You'll be helping us rescue food, build relationships, and make sure it gets to the people who need it most. You'll be collecting from familiar spots around Hastings, St Leonards, and occasionally Bexhill and Sidley. You'll be the friendly face of Sustenance on the road, connecting with food partners and charities along the way. If you have a car and some flexibility with your time, we would really welcome your help. Email [email protected] to find out more.
Age UK East Sussex, Befriending Volunteer: We'd love you to be part of our Team and help support older persons locally. You be part of a great team of volunteers who help make sure that older people can access the services they require and making the County a great place to grow old. You will meet new people, via phone, and possibly in person (if you want to). You'll love to speak to people and have a caring and empathetic nature as you will be phoning older people for a chat to identify what help they need. We will provide you with support and training, and reimburse your telephone expenses. You will need you own phone (we can show you how to hide your number) and ideally, internet access. The hours for this role are flexible and you can work from your own home. Visit HERE for more details and to apply.
Female Youth Session Support Volunteer (Girls Group): We're looking for a friendly and reliable female volunteer to support our all-girls youth group at the Sidley Youth Hub. This is a relaxed, general youth session where girls aged 8-13 come together to socialize, take part in fun activities, and build confidence in a safe and supportive environment. We pay for travel expenses; provide support sessions; can provide reference for a job; offer career pathway; offer free training. Contact [email protected] / [email protected] / 01323 463 244 for more info.
Coastguard Rescue Officers (Hastings, Bexhill, Rye): As a CRO you will help rescue people trapped on the coast, for example on cliffs, stuck in mud or in the water; search for missing people; observe and report pollution and other hazards such as cliff erosion; help emergency services and local authorities during emergencies, for example flooding; gather information for the coastguard operations centre; go to schools, clubs and other public places to tell people about staying safe at sea and along the coast; and carry out duties for the Receiver of Wreck, for example dealing with wreckage or dead whales and dolphins on the shoreline. Go HERE for more info and to apply.
Volunteer Befriender/Mentor: We are a new community-based, volunteer-led tenancy sustainment service, designed to make a real difference to the lives of people that are moving on from homelessness. Our main aim is to prevent the revolving door of homelessness and to promote community cohesion and belonging. We are recruiting befrienders and mentors to help individuals who have moved into their own independent tenancy. Support may include helping someone to source furniture or set up utilities, enter employment or volunteering, access local services or activities, or connect to their new community. We 'hold individual's hands' as they get back on their feet. We provide full training and support, reimburse expenses and you would be a part of our active Citadel Community, with access to regular events and fun activities. We also offer various other roles including D.I.Y and driving positions, plus fundraising and event coordination roles. See here for more info, or contact Nichola d'Urso on [email protected]
Band of Brothers, Fund Raising Coordinator: Working with the support of others, the volunteer will apply for grants from grant awarding bodies. They will then monitor the application through the process until a decision has been made. Key benefits for the volunteer are i) experience in funding applications and ii) contributing to socially valuable local work. Contact Brian Leite 07736 359736 for an informal discussion / meeting.
Roles listed June 2025
Age Uk East Sussex Customer Services Volunteer - Hastings Shop: Our shops help raise lots of money for us. It's always lovely chatting to our customers about the fabulous items we sell and telling them about the fantastic work that we do. As a volunteer you will get the chance to meet new people and make friends, plus be part of an amazing team of volunteers. There's so much for you to get stuck into when volunteering in our shops. We are currently looking for more volunteers especially at weekends. Find out more here: https://ageukeastsussex.goassemble.com/opportunities/48398-shop-assistant-customer-service-volunteer-shop-assistant-customer-service-hastings-2023-06-01
Age Uk East Sussex Stock Preparation Volunteer - Hastings Shop: Our shops help raise lots of money for us. It's always lovely chatting to our customers about the fabulous items we sell and telling them about the fantastic work that we do. As a volunteer you will get the chance to meet new people and make friends, plus be part of an amazing team of volunteers. We get lots of donations so you will be rolling up your sleeves in the back room where you will be receiving, sorting, steaming and pricing donations, it's always exciting when one of our volunteers spots a real gem. We currently need more volunteers especially at weekends. Find out more here: https://ageukeastsussex.goassemble.com/opportunities/50412-shop-assistant-stock-preparation-shop-assistant-stock-preparation-2023-07-12
Macmillan Information & Advice Volunteer: in this role, you'll get a chance to meet new people and be part of an amazing team of Volunteers. It is really important to us that we provide the practical and emotional assistance required to our clients and that's why both Macmillan and ourselves will give you the support, supervision, volunteer insurance, and training required for the role. The Hub is a drop in facility aimed at giving advice to local residents living with cancer, their friends and family or even fellow professionals. You will be providing face-to-face assistance which will include giving out high quality Macmillan advice resources or signposting to other services. Find out more here: https://ageukeastsussex.goassemble.com/opportunities/88146-macmillan-information-support-volunteer-2025-04-25
East Sussex VCSE Alliance Board Member: We are seeking committed and forward-thinking individuals to help enable more people in East Sussex to have their say on the design and delivery of local services. We hold a range of contracts including Healthwatch East Sussex, currently host the East Sussex VCSE Alliance, and have ambitious plans to grow. Find out more here: https://www.escv.org.uk/work-with-us
St Michael's Hospice Retail Assistant: Are you friendly, enthusiastic, and enjoy variety in your day? Join our vibrant retail team as a volunteer and help raise vital funds for St Michael's Hospice by welcoming customers, creating eye-catching displays, and supporting shop operations. Whether you're gaining experience or giving back, your time will make a real difference in your community. Find out more here: https://stmichaelshospice.com/volunteering-with-st-michaels-hospice/
The board has identified a need to recruit two trustees with a background in education to support our Trustee meetings, but also to serve alongside other Trustees on our Grant Awards Team. New Trustees will need to be highly engaged in all the activities of Bedgebury Foundation and recognise the time commitment required for a Trustee of a grant making charity. https://reachvolunteering.org.uk/opp/trustee-bedgebury-foundation-0
Seaview, Rough Sleepers Outreach: The early bird gets the high-fives! Join our seasoned professionals on dawn outreach to find and connect with rough sleepers across Hastings and St Leonards, checking in on their health and wellbeing. Providing a friendly face and a listening ear. Your superpower? Building trust and offering a kind word when it is needed most. Signpost to Seaview and other vital services available in the area. Comprehensive induction and ongoing training opportunities (e.g., safeguarding, first aid, boundaries, and mental health awareness). Real life impact: With the chance to make a real and positive impact on the lives of vulnerable individuals. You will see the tangible difference you make every single day. Visit www.seaviewproject.co.uk/volunteering/ or contact us at [email protected] or call 01424 717981 for more information.
Seaview Wellbeing Centre Support: Welcoming everyone with a warm smile, helping to create a safe and welcoming environment. Fuelling bodies and spirits. Helping serve up delicious hot meals and drinks. Conversation catalyst: Engage in genuine chats, creating a space where people feel heard and valued, helping keep the centre buzzing with positive energy and good cheer. Access all areas; Helping clients to tap into all our amazing services-whether a hot shower, clean laundry or internet access to connect to the world. Participate in organised activities and workshops. Board games? Art? Green fingers? Your enthusiasm is key! Comprehensive induction and ongoing training opportunities (e.g., safeguarding, first aid, boundaries, mental health awareness). Real life impact: With the chance to make a real and positive impact on the lives of vulnerable individuals. You will see the tangible difference you make every single day. Visit www.seaviewproject.co.uk/volunteering/ or contact us at [email protected] or call 01424 717981 for more information.
Seaview Housing Support: Opening doors to new beginnings. Work alongside our team, helping clients tackle the housing maze - think applications, forms, and all that fun paperwork. Appointment Ally: Be a supportive presence at appointments with the council or DWP. You'll help make daunting tasks less scary. Research & Resources: Help clients explore housing options and find the local support they need, providing encouragement and practical help as clients navigate their journey towards a stable home. Comprehensive induction and ongoing training opportunities (e.g., safeguarding, first aid, boundaries, mental health awareness). Real life impact: With the chance to make a real and positive impact on the lives of vulnerable individuals. You will see the tangible difference you make every single day. Visit www.seaviewproject.co.uk/volunteering/ or contact us at [email protected] or call 01424 717981 for more information.
Printing Group Facilitator: We are looking for an artist who loves lino printing to help facilitate our Friday Printing Group 10-12.30 at Art in the Park. This group is small and well established and we would like to expand it a little. Other types of printing can be explored but the current group are very into the lino cut printing. We are looking to work towards exhibitions and ways of promoting and selling work too. Some group teaching experience is essential. Working with people with mental health challenges would be very helpful or a good understanding of mental health issues. We offer free training opportunities in a number of areas including Safeguarding as well as wellbeing support should you feel you need it. Paid sessional work can come up after a period of volunteering. Email [email protected].
Art Facilitator: Arts on Prescription delivers various weekly arts and nature sessions from Art in the Park, Alexandra Park, Hastings to people who are experiencing issues impacting on their mental health; physical disabilities; loneliness and isolation. We are recruiting artists who have some teaching experience working with adults with barriers to learning, who can facilitate creative activities to people with varying levels of ability. Many of our participants have learnt new skills and gained confidence to make extraordinary progress with their artwork during their time with us, some moving onto further education, exhibiting or running workshops of their own. Therefore, we are looking for art facilitators who have a passion for inspiring and supporting people on their creative journeys. We have a robust wellbeing team providing plenty of support for participants, volunteers and staff who will be working alongside you. If you have a minimum of 3 hours per week please get in touch to arrange a meeting to discuss further. This is an excellent opportunity to enhance your experience and CV and work in a rewarding environment with opportunities for paid positions. Email [email protected].
Relevant Person's Representative (RPR), The Advocacy People: When someone is unable to make decisions about their care or treatment due to conditions such as dementia, a learning disability, or brain injury the law requires that any restrictions on their freedom are regularly reviewed. These protections, called the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), ensure care is in the person's best interests and as unrestrictive as possible. That's where you come in. As a Volunteer Relevant Person's Representative (RPR), you'll stand beside people who may not have family or friends to look out for them. You'll ensure that their rights are protected, their voices are heard, and their dignity is respected helping safeguard their freedoms throughout the time they're under a DoLS authorisation. You'll receive a comprehensive training package to prepare you for the role and regular one-to-one supervision and ongoing support. Ideally, we would like you to volunteer 10 or more hours a month, minimum for a year, but it's flexible - you don't need to commit to the same days/hours each week. For more information and an informal chat please call or email Mikal Rahman 0330 440 9000 / [email protected].
Roles listed May 2025
Would you like to volunteer as a Surplus food collection driver for Sustenance? We need drivers to collect food from local supermarkets, restaurants and grocers. Without our drivers, we wouldn't have the food we need to prepare meals and shopping bags at our Sustenance community kitchen and food club. If you have a car and some flexibility with your time, we would really welcome your help. You'll need to be able to commit to a few regular collections each week. Email [email protected] to find out more.
Isabel Blackman Centre Volunteer receptionist: As a volunteer Receptionist, you will be a welcoming face within our reception team. You will get a chance to meet new people and work with an excellent team of volunteers. Visit our website for more details.
Macmillan Information & Advice Hub Volunteers: As a Macmillan Information & Advice Hub Volunteer, you'll get a chance to meet new people and be part of an amazing team of Volunteers. It is really important to us that we provide the practical and emotional assistance required to our clients and that's why both Macmillan and ourselves will give you the support, supervision, volunteer insurance, and training required for the role. The Hub is a drop in facility aimed at giving advice to local residents living with cancer, their friends and family or even fellow professionals. We currently need volunteers to help on a Thursday or Friday afternoon from 1-4pm. https://ageukeastsussex.goassemble.com/opportunities/88146-macmillan-information-support-volunteer-2025-04-25
Talk and Support Volunteer: Support unpaid Carers across East Sussex from your own home. Become a Talk & Support volunteer with Association of Carers and provide regular, friendly phone chats to someone who's caring for a loved one. For many Carers, this is their only chance to talk openly, feel heard, and take a break from the emotional weight of caring. Just 30 minutes a week from you can help ease isolation and improve mental wellbeing. No experience needed and full training given. Interested? Call Kiki on 01424 722309 to find out more, or apply online at associationofcarers.org.uk/volunteer-form
1:1 School reader support: Schoolreaders is a national child literacy charity that recruits volunteers to go into local primary schools to listen to children read. We are calling out for more volunteers across East Sussex and the surrounding areas. If you can spare just an hour or two a week, you could change a child's life story. https://www.schoolreaders.org/
Roles Listed April 2025
The Refugee Buddy Project is looking for volunteers in Hastings, who would love to become Buddies with refugees living in the local area. Being a Buddy is a very rewarding and empowering activity, where you learn about new cultures, meet new people and most importantly become the one who gives invaluable support and helps refugees to: build local connections, integrate into the community, get to know the area, as well improve English language skills by just having an informal conversation. If you are interested to help and can commit to volunteering at least 1 hour a week for 6 months, then you are the one we are looking for! Visit www.therefugeebuddyproject.com/become-a-buddy to register and we will be in touch with you! Looking forward to seeing you as part of our growing network of support for migrants and people seeking refuge.
Roles Listed March 2025
Care for the Carers is seeking volunteers to join our Board of Trustees. Care for the Carers is working hard to make sure that no one is left to care alone, and we're seeking to grow our Board of Trustees to help achieve this. We provide a detailed induction into our work, ongoing support, and we reimburse any travel expenses. The Board meets quarterly, typically in Lewes (with a hybrid option), but also at various locations in East Sussex. There are also monthly catch-up calls in between meetings. For further information and an application pack, visit https://www.cftc.org.uk/new-trustees.
At Healthwatch East Sussex, our volunteers are at the heart of what we do. Whether you have a few hours or want to get more involved, we have a role that fits your interests and schedule. Our volunteers help improve local health and social care services by highlighting issues that matter to patients and service users, making sure their voices are heard by decision-makers. Visit https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/HWESVvolunteerapplication3/.
We are desperate for chaperones to take young people to and from their therapeutic sessions with Eggtooth in Hastings. They will receive training, DBS check, business insurance & travel expenses will be paid. They need a clean drivers license. This would make a massive difference to a young person's life & mental health. Email [email protected].
Sensory Soft Play have a variety of volunteer roles! We are looking for an administrator to help in the office with admin tasks such as social media updates, day to day running of the centre including showing visitors round and ensuring the centre is clean and tidy. We also need a bit of help with pat testing, internal decorations, general ground work in garden, tending our sensory garden and weeding, fence painting. People to help open-up at the weekend (mostly Sundays) for hire of parties, check everything is clean and tidy and lock and secure the building. Volunteers to help at our Saturday sessions, playing with the children, setting up activities, tidying and clearing at end, ensuring confidentiality, talking to parent/carers. Email Lisa [email protected] or for more information about visit www.sensoftplay.co.uk.
Age Uk East Sussex, Customer Services Volunteer: Our customer services team are the frontline in helping older people across East Sussex. Answering calls coming into our main switchboard. They listen with empathy to the caller’s needs, triage the situation and refer the caller into specific services to gain the final help they require. No call is the same and in this role you will be helping older people, their families, carers and partners in the NHS and other care services. This is a vital role in helping to make East Sussex a great place for older people. This is an office-based role at our offices in Eastbourne, next to Hampden Park station, or based in the Isabel Blackman Centre, Old Town, Hastings if this is easier for you. We will provide you with full training, support you during your shifts and you will be joining a great team of caring people. Visit HERE to apply.
Age Uk East Sussex, Information & Advice Volunteers: You’ll enjoy working within a team of volunteers and meeting new people, have great communication skills, are polite and emphatic, understand basic IT systems and updating manual records, and are able or willing to learn to use the internet and Microsoft Office 365. We would ask a minimum commitment of either one morning per week between 09:00 am to 1pm or one afternoon from 1.00pm to 4:00pm. Visit HERE to apply.
Customer Services Volunteers - Hastings: Our shops help raise lots of money for us. It’s always lovely chatting to our customers about the fabulous items we sell and telling them about the fantastic work that we do. As a volunteer you will get the chance to meet new people and make friends, plus be part of an amazing team of volunteers. On the shop floor, as well as welcoming and serving our customers with a smile, you will be using the till (don't worry, we will show you how) and handling money.It would be ideal if you could volunteer one shift a week, which is about four hours but we're also happy to have more flexible times. No special skills are needed as we will show you what to do and will provide all the training you need. Visit HERE to apply.
Stock Preparation Volunteers- Hastings: Our shops help raise lots of money for us. It’s always lovely chatting to our customers about the fabulous items we sell and telling them about the fantastic work that we do. As a volunteer you will get the chance to meet new people and make friends, plus be part of an amazing team of volunteers. We get lots of donations so you will be rolling up your sleeves in the back room where you will be receiving, sorting, steaming and pricing donations, it's always exciting when one of our volunteers spots a real gem. No special skills are needed as we will show you what to do and will provide all the training you need. But if you have any experience or particular interest tell us, it may come in useful. Visit HERE to apply.
Roles Listed February 2025
Ore Community Land Trust: Woodland volunteer On Thursday and Saturday mornings, we carry out volunteer sessions in Speckled Wood, in Ore. This will shortly include Ore Village Green. Work includes keeping the woodland tidy, clearing flytips, building steps and maintaining footpaths, as well as horticultural work in the community garden. Use the contact form on the OCLT website: https://www.orecommunitylandtrust.org.uk/getinvolved/
Age UK East Sussex: Befriender Volunteers needed - We'd love you to be part of our Team and help support older persons in East Sussex. As a Befriender Volunteer, you will be making sure that older people can access the services they require and making the County a great place to grow old. You will also meet new people, via phone, and occasionally in person. https://ageukeastsussex.goassemble.com/opportunities/73727-befriending-123-befriending-2024-10-01
Family Hubs: Nursery storytime volunteer - We are looking for friendly and enthusiastic volunteers who enjoy the company of under 5s to come and bring stories and books alive to children in local nursery settings. Full induction training and a DBS check will be undertaken. Travel expenses will be re-imbursed if required. https://familyhubs.eastsussex.gov.uk/about/volunteer
Family Hubs: Aquababes Volunteer - Aquababes volunteers are an integral part of our team, helping and supporting community nursery nurses with new parents accessing a 6 week water confidence course with their babies at the local pool. The sessions take place on Thursday mornings. Volunteers are not required to get in the water but to help parents before and after the session in the changing rooms. You will need to be patient, supportive and happy to hold young babies. All volunteers receive full induction training (some of which is online) and undergo an enhanced DBS check. Travel expenses will be re-imbursed is required. https://familyhubs.eastsussex.gov.uk/about/volunteer
Family Hubs: Share your skills volunteer - Can you knock up a go-cart? Or are you in to arts and craft? Do you enjoy sports or dancing? We are looking for friendly and enthusiastic volunteers, passionate about sharing their skills with children aged 5-11. Sessions for children will take place in the school holidays and children will be accompanied by an adult. You will not be required to manage a group of children on your own but to work as part of a team. Full induction training will be provided, some of which is e-learning. A DBS will also be undertaken. Travel expenses will be re-imbursed where required. https://familyhubs.eastsussex.gov.uk/about/volunteer
Boathouse Theatre Arts: Volunteer Theatre Practitioner - Our volunteers support the team to run theatre sessions, exploring all aspects of theatre skills. You are expected to support the members to get the most from each session. All volunteers receive the same training and support as all staff. Please email Millie at [email protected] or contact us via our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/BoathouseTheatreArts
Active Hastings are looking for volunteers to help at the Free Park Tennis sessions that take place Sunday mornings at the Alexandra Park tennis courts. You don’t need to be a coach or even have that much experience playing tennis, anyone can become a Barclays Free Park Tennis Activator – the LTA will give you everything you need to succeed. For more information visit https://www.lta.org.uk/roles-and-venues/volunteers/free-park-tennis?
Court Family Support Volunteer – Sussex Prisoners Families Volunteers in this role will attend a Sussex magistrates or crown court on an agreed day either once a week or fortnightly. The purpose of this role is to promote the organisation and our services to Court staff and legal professionals as well as provide vital information and support to families and friends when someone close to them is sentenced or remanded to custody. Find out more, and apply, HERE: https://www.sussexprisonersfamilies.org.uk/volunteering/
Do you enjoy inspiring children with a love of their natural world? Have you got some time on your hands and want to help make a difference? Then why not come and volunteer with Sussex Wildlife Trust to help support one of our wilder learning children's education sessions. What we're looking for?A passion for supporting children to learn about their natural world through play and creativity (you do not need to have experience in teaching children). Interested? To find out more about these volunteer roles, please contact Aimi Rifat, our Wilder Learning and Communities Officer at [email protected]. To sign up, please email Alice Oakley, our Volunteer Coordinator at [email protected]
Roles Listed January 2025
Volunteer Health Walk Leaders: TCV host free one hour group walks on: Mondays 2pm in Hastings Old Town; Tuesdays 11am on St Leonards Seafront; Wednesdays 10.30am in Alexandra Park; Fridays 10.30am at Church Wood. Pop along for a chat or get in touch. We provide training, equipment, maps, paperwork, etc. Join a team and lead once or twice a month. Contact [email protected] / 07483 050767. See tinyurl.com/eastsussexhealthwalks
Independent Custody Visitor – Are you passionate about helping people and making a difference in your local community? Would you like to meet new people and learn new skills? Are you looking for a flexible volunteering role? The Office of the Sussex Police & Crime Commissioner manages a team of volunteers who undertake vital duties for the Independent Custody Visiting Scheme. Volunteers work in pairs and make unannounced visits to their local Sussex Police custody centre. They speak with people being held at the police station, ensuring that their rights, entitlements and welfare are being upheld. Volunteers are escorted by a custody officer, with visits taking place at varying times of the day and evening After each visit, volunteers complete a written report about their observations to submit to the Scheme Manager with information. Each volunteer will be invited to make one visit every 6-8 weeks depending on their availability. Each visit lasts approximately 30 – 90 minutes. To learn more about this unique role, click HERE.
Craig's Cabin are turning a piece of land at Parson's Close, St Leonards into a wellbeing garden. if you'd like to join in, they're looking for volunteers for planting weeding, watering, building and painting - get in touch [email protected]
New Year, New Challenge! A chance to join the Hastings Independent Press, the town's truly local newspaper - now in its 10th year of publication. HIP is looking for an editor (or editors for those willing to job share) for its busy Community section. These essential pages reflect and celebrate all manner of grassroots activities throughout the town. HIP is produced every two weeks solely by volunteers, so this is an unpaid position but a great way to gain experience and develop new skills. As a Community editor, you will meet all kinds of interesting local people, while writing, collating and commissioning stories about groups, campaigns and community events for the paper and its social media. An ability to write, good organisational skills, IT literacy and a willingness to learn are all that is required. If you'd like to become part of the HIP team, please contact [email protected].
Volunteers are sought to be a member of the Local Governing Body (LGB) of Dudley Infant Academy. Whilst the school is essentially governed by the Trustees of the University of Brighton Academies Trust, some of the functions of the trustees are delegated to the LGB. The LGB is a link to the local community. Our role is to look critically at the governance of the school, and to challenge anything that we consider appropriate. The LGB meets four times a year so this is a low commitment role. To find out more, please contact Emily Shorter: [email protected]
Friends of Conquest Hospital: Our Gift and Flower Shop provides customers with gifts and comfort items as well as flowers and plants. You will have the opportunity to learn to make lovely bouquets. It's the quieter of our two shops, which gives our volunteers more time to chat with customers too. We currently have volunteer vacancies on Monday and Tuesday mornings, Thursday and Friday afternoons, and on Saturdays and Sundays. For more details please email [email protected] and we'll arrange to have a chat - we'd love to hear from you!
Friends of Conquest Hospital: Our main shop is our newsagents shop in the hospital - selling essential items including drinks, snacks, toiletries and cards. It's the busier of our two shops, so is a great option if you prefer to be on the go. We currently have a volunteer vacancy on Sunday afternoons. For more details please email [email protected] and we'll arrange to have a chat - we'd love to hear from you!
Age UK East Sussex is a dynamic local charity and social enterprise, providing information, advice and services to older people across the county, and influencing to improve later life. As part of our ongoing programme of Board development, we are seeking new Trustees to join us to shape our future strategy and direction, overseeing and supporting those that run the organisation on a day-to-day basis. We want people that share our passion for making our county a great place to grow older. More info: https://ageukeastsussex.goassemble.com/opportunities/78591-trustee-2024-12-31
