HAILSHAM HOGS
Are you interested in our wildlife?
If you live or work in Hailsham and would like to join a project to raise awareness of what can be done to help prevent the decline of, and recover, the hedgehog population in our town and surrounding areas with a knock on effect on our wildlife generally.
If you are interested please see the Hailsham Hogs facebook page and send a message to Gill.
CARE FOR THE CARERS
Looking for volunteers to join Carers in Touch project. Providing telephone calls to isolated unpaid carers in East Sussex. A chance for carers to have a chat about their day and provide some respite from their caring responsibilities and aim to reduce loneliness.
Volunteers need basic IT skills and access to own tablet or computer as calls are logged on web based database.
Commitment is 2-3 hours a week. Full training and support given.
medi tech trust
Medi Tech Trust are a medical and community charity, who are in desperately need volunteers to sort and pack donations received for onward transmission.
Medi Tech Trust also need someone who could pick up small items locally and would pay a fuel allowance. They are a small friendly team and volunteers can work as many hours as suits them on Monday Tuesday or Wednesday.
Located in Swan Barn Business Centre.
Role Requirements (Age, Skills…):
Any age group is welcome, no particular skills are needed, there is no heavy lifting . Data input is helpful but not essential.
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salvation army
Various Roles in Hailsham Charity Shop
Till Operators: Communicating with customers, processing cash and card sales.
Stock Processors: Sorting donations, tagging and steaming clothes, sorting bric-a-brac, books, DVD’s etc.
They are also looking for people with eye for detail who would enjoy window dressing and instore displays.
No previous experience or skills required as full training will be given. Minimum age to volunteer is 14. To find out more, pop in the shop, email hailshamshop@satcol.org or visit website: www.salvationarmy.org.uk/volunteer
demelza
Volunteer with families in East Sussex
Practical support
If you’re handy with a paintbrush, a mop or a lawnmower, you could help a family with anything from DIY to deep cleaning and everyday tasks.
Driving support
Do you enjoy driving? Help take families to appointments, the hospice, or for some much-needed fun. Our volunteers also help deliver equipment, therapy bags and memory-making packs and treats for families.
To find out more, and to see a full list of our volunteering opportunities and to apply online, visit our website: http://www.demelza.org.uk/support-us/volunteer
demelza
Volunteer in retail
In our local community charity shop in Hailsham. Do you enjoy meeting people? Do you have
a talent for delivering fantastic customer service? Just a few hours a week can make a big
difference.
To find out more, and to see a full list of our volunteering opportunities and to apply online, visit our website: http://www.demelza.org.uk/support-us/volunteer
TCV GREEN GYM
TCV (The Conservation Volunteers) are aiming to set up a TCV green gym based at Wealden Crematorium (Horam) and are looking for volunteers.
Activities will include removing old tree guards on established planted areas, mulching trees, weeding and tending to formal planted beds and borders, woodland management tasks and footpath maintenance. The tasks will be running every Tuesday and Thursday 10am-1pm.
No previous skills needed as all training will be given at the start of each task. Tools and gloves/PPE provided where necessary. Toilets and refreshments available on site. Would suit anyone with an interest in wildlife or horticulture.
ABILITYNET
AbilityNet’s friendly tech volunteers provide free IT support to older people and disabled people of any age, anywhere in the UK.
If you have a passion to help others, good IT and computer skills, ability to communicate well, patience and empathy and be able to travel if providing face-to-face support then this could be the role for you.
Upon a referral via AbilityNet you would contact clients to arrange a date/time to support. Carry out IT support to the client. Feed back on progress via an online system. Also opportunities to support your local Coordinator with promoting the volunteer service in the local area, for example leaflet dropping or displaying some posters in your local area.
EASTBOURNE MENCAP
This is a local charity which supports people with learning disabilities in Eastbourne and the surrounding area.
They are looking for volunteers to drive their minibus, to take their service users to their activities/workshop or to pick them up/drop them off to their care homes or families.
A driver will support and facilitate the charity services and it will have a great positive impact on their service users daily routine.
LAUGHTON GREENWOOD
Their mission is to involve nature and conservation enthusiasts in their long term commitment to manage this ancient, semi-natural woodland. There are lots of opportunities available whether you want to be outdoors or inside assisting with the more admin based tasks.
Take a look at what’s on offer and they’d love to hear from you.
SUSSEX PRISONERS FAMILIES
Volunteers to attend court on an agreed day once a week or fortnight to promote the organisation and their services to Court staff and legal professionals. Also to provide vital practical information and emotional support to families and friends when someone close to them is sentenced or remanded to custody. Training given.
FANFIELD FARM
Volunteers wanted to help plant out, seed, weed, water, maintain and help develop other areas of the farm for the community.
They grow vegetables and provide veg boxes on sliding scale (based on income) to people in Hailsham, Eastbourne, Seaford and surrounding areas.
Based at Arlington (25 min walk/10 min cycle from Berwick station)
SACRED EARTH
Volunteers wanted to help develop their community gardens and polytunnel.
If you love being outdoors and want to learn more about growing and get your hands in the soil this could be for you.
Based at Horebeech Lane, Marle Green.
SPORTING MEMORIES
Sporting Memories clubs are open to anyone over 50 who enjoys reminiscing about their experiences of watching or playing sport. These weekly clubs are friendly and welcoming, offering the chance to get together with like minded people and share a love of sport.
Volunteer needed to help meetings flow and encourage some really interesting discussion and plenty of laughs.
Polegate Community Centre Wednesdays 10-11.30am
East sussex fire & rescue service
2 Community Volunteer roles available.
To support ESFRS in getting road water and fire safety messages out to the local community and to participate in initiatives and campaigns in the local area.
To support individuals by telephone befriending to provide contact with a volunteer to reduce social isolation (weekly/fortnightly calls).
Training given for both roles.
PRISON SERVICE
We are looking for volunteers to support prisoners resettling back through practical and emotional support. Volunteers will be working in prison before release, then after release in the community to continued engagement with services.
Location: Sussex. Hours of work: Mentoring opportunities take place Monday-Friday only, between 9am and 5pm. A minimum of 4 hours per week for a minimum of 6 months is required. Full training given.
WORK AND HEALTH PROGRAMME
Support the delivery of this employability programme that supports individuals into sustainable employment.
Offer support with skills such as job applications, interview practice, practical skills and identifying transferable skills.
A commitment of 4 hours minimum a month with reasonable travel costs paid for.
ENVIRONMENT HAILSHAM
Help to keep Hailsham looking beautiful.
Help is needed with the ongoing planting and watering of the town centre floral displays and various other related projects.
Help is needed with the ongoing planting and watering of the town centre floral displays and various other related projects.
PARK WOOD
A great opportunity if you like being outdoors.
The Conservation Volunteers Maintenance Program at Park Wood would love volunteers. If you are reasonably fit, have a pair of wellies or walking boots then any contribution will be helpful.
Hailsham Health Walks
If you’d like to join the Hailsham Health Walk team and help people to improve their health and fitness with regular, gentle walking, email Lorna at lorna.neville@tcv.org.uk to find out more.
This is a perfect way to help others while staying active and enjoying some fresh air!
Chiddingly Village Shop & Cafe
Chiddingly Village Shop & Cafe have many volunteering opportunities such as opening up the shop, taking in deliveries or even learning how to be a barista.
Weekday or weekend hours available.
CPRE Sussex
From organising litter picks, planting trees, donating photographs or assessing planning applications, CPRE Sussex is a great volunteering opportunity for anyone with a love for the environment.
No requirements other than an enthusiasm for the countryside necessary!
Raystede centre for animal welfare
Raystede are a friendly team dedicated to the welfare of animals. They are looking for car park marshals and volunteers to help their visitors. If you’re someone with a love for animals and good communication skills, this is a great opportunity. Flexible shifts and full training will be provided.
South Coast to East Sussex Wildlife
More volunteer rescuers are urgently needed for the summer season to help cover the areas of Hastings, St Leonards and Eastbourne. This would involve simply getting a bird out of harms way ready for assessment before getting it to the most suitable place for rehab.
South Coast to East Sussex wildlife (Bird/Gull) online resource. | Facebook
Agewecare Group (Horam)
This fabulous group which meets at the Christchurch in Horam a couple of times a week, hopes to open again as soon as restrictions allow, providing older people with the opportunity to meet new friends and have fun in a safe and happy environment.
Agewecare are looking for the assistance of a fundraiser who will write bids and apply for grants and funding to enable the club to continue to thrive.
cuckmere community buses (berwick)
Cuckmere Community Buses are a busy organisation and are always looking to increase their team of drivers. Full training and support will be given and you will work with a great team of people!
Suitable for anyone with a standard D1 driving license – all licences pre-1997 have this qualification (PCV licences are not required).
st wilfrid’s hospice (eastbourne, Hailsham, Heathfield and communities)
Community Support volunteers are required to visit individuals in their own homes, offering practical, emotional and social support. These roles provide vital companionship to those with a life-limiting diagnosis.
Suitable for anyone over 18.
Bird aid (hailsham)
Bird Aid are a small charity which specialises in the rehabilitation of gulls. They work with the local community and offer supported volunteering opportunities in their Hailsham charity shop, particularly to learning disabled or autistic adults.
Role Description:
Retail and hospitality volunteers required for the charity shop and community cafe in the Quintins, Hailsham. To be able to work in the retail area, preparing and displaying items for sale and to be able to cover the community cafe. Preparing drinks and snacks.
Suitable for anyone over 16 who is learning disabled or autistic.
association of carers (east sussex)
The Association of Carers support unpaid Carers in East Sussex to help them continue their caring role by providing free, volunteer-led services that encourage independence and reduce isolation. They offer many different volunteering opportunities and roles can start from as little as 3 months per month – will all expenses paid and free training provided.
Suitable for anyone over 16 who can commit to a minimum of 3 hours per month.
Mediation Plus (Hailsham)
The Hailsham charity Mediation Plus are looking for volunteer mediators to give their time to help people resolve their disputes. Their volunteers come from all sections of the community and all walks of life. In exchange for your time and commitment, you will receive full support and accredited training – certainly something CV-worthy.
Suitable for anyone over 18 who can commit to a long-term volunteering role.
Girl guiding leaders & helpers (east sussex)
Our local community guiding groups need volunteer leaders and helpers. Girl guiding is the leading charity for girls and young women in the UK – inspiring girls to have a voice and be their best. These roles would be perfect for anyone looking to improve their CV, add volunteering to their UCAS applications or if you have enjoyed guiding yourself and just want to help. They offer training, support and development.
Suitable for anyone over 16 willing to commit to helping several hours a month.
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