Help out with a spot of gardening in Alexandra Park from 9.30am to 11am Saturdays. October 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st and November 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th. Further dates will be announced at the beginning of November. Bring yourself a drink and snack if you like – we have all the tools and gloves etc!

Contact

foaphastingsuk@gmail.com

Contact

01424457962 volunteering@stmichaelshospice.com

Come and join the Stables Theatre friendly bar team, serving drinks to theatre audiences on show nights and matinees. Full training given, a free drink and you are invited to see the shows too. We have volunteer social evenings at the theatre and you are also able to try out any of the many different roles within a community theatre and arts organisation.

Volunteer drivers needed at Association of Carers! Do you have a few hours each week and a car? Help local Carers by driving our volunteers to their respite visits, allowing the Carer valuable time to rest and recharge. Regular weekly drives! No training needed! No care duties involved! Travel expenses reimbursed!

Independent Custody Visitor – Are you interested in policing? Are you passionate about helping vulnerable people in your local community? If you are ready for a new challenge, this role is for you. The Office of the Sussex Police & Crime Commissioner manages up to 40 dedicated volunteers who undertake vital duties for the Independent Custody Visiting Scheme. Representatives from the community are recruited, trained and appointed to a team based on a geographical basis to visit the five police custody centres in Sussex. Unannounced visits are made by pairs of visitors at varying times of the day and night. The volunteers are escorted by a custody officer to speak with people being held at the police station, ensuring that their rights, entitlements and welfare are being upheld. After each visit, the volunteers complete a written report about their findings 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.

We are always looking for more people to help with HOT. Would you like to get involved in writing, helping with admin, promotion and IT, or contributing photos or illustrations? Get in touch!

Contact

hot@hastingsonlinetimes.co.uk

We have a wide range of roles! Whether you are interested in heritage, community work, events, or music history, we’d love to hear from you. Even an hour makes a difference. We offer opportunities for training and regular social events, so come and try your hand as a barista, cooking, tour guide, researcher, writing for social media, or helping to look after our beautiful building.

Could you help brighten someone’s day? We’re looking for Ward Trolley Volunteers!

As a Ward Trolley Assistant, you’ll bring comfort and cheer to patients, visitors, and staff by offering refreshments and small essentials directly to the wards. With a friendly smile and a caring approach, you’ll help brighten someone’s day, whether it’s providing a newspaper, a hot drink, or simply sharing a kind word.

This rewarding role is perfect for someone who enjoys gentle conversation, values dignity and discretion, and wants to make a meaningful difference in the hospital environment. Every trolley round helps raise funds for vital services while fostering connection, comfort, and care.

We’re looking for volunteers who are: Physically able to push a relatively heavy trolley along a hospital route of approximately one mile / Reliable, punctual, and dependable when patients and staff are expecting the service / Warm, approachable, and passionate about providing excellent customer service.

By volunteering with us, you’ll become part of a friendly team and play an important role in improving the hospital experience for others.

Interested in joining us? We’d love to hear from you!

For more than 60 years, Hastings and Rother Samaritans has been providing round-the-clock emotional support to people who are struggling to cope as part of the national 24/7 Samaritans service and taking part in community events. As a Listening Volunteer, you could help change the course of someone’s life simply by being there to listen when it matters most. You don’t need previous experience – full training and ongoing support are provided. Our next training course for new volunteers starts in early September, and we would love to hear from anyone who is interested in finding out more about this rewarding role.

Looking for a fun and rewarding way to make a difference? Join our friendly charity shop team and help turn donated treasures into vital funds that support our important work. From sorting and pricing donations to welcoming customers, creating eye-catching displays, and uncovering hidden gems, every shift brings something new. You’ll meet new people, learn valuable skills, make lasting friendships, and be part of an amazing team, all while helping your local community. No experience is needed as full training is provided, just bring your enthusiasm and a willingness to get involved.

Contact

01273476704 volunteers@ageukeastsussex.org.uk