Welcome to Volunteer Centre East Sussex
We offer a FREE, quality service to anyone interested in volunteering and to any organisation, no matter how big or small, that involves volunteers or would like to.
Our aim is to promote, support and develop volunteering across East Sussex. If you are interested in volunteering please have a look at our volunteer information.
Why volunteer?
The top three reasons you should volunteer now!
- Opportunities
- An opportunity to meet like minded people and have fun.
- Get Involved
- To get involved in something you care about or have a passion for.
- New Skills
- To gain new skills or use your existing skills to help your community.
Volunteering Opportunities Of The Month
Alzheimer's Society Event Volunteer in Eastbourne (19th May)
Alzheimer's Society is looking for volunteers for various duties at a fundraising mountain bike event to be held on Saturday 19th May from Western Lawns on to the Downs. The event is part of the Eastbourne Cycling Festival and will be a relaxed fun ride for all ages and abilities.
Volunteers will be helping at refreshment stations, marshalling, start check-in etc.
For further details and to find out how to get involved please contact Kerrie Stapley on 01403 213011 or by email.
Olympic Torch Relay Stewards Volunteering Opportunity
The Olympic Torch is coming to Crowborough and Pevensey on Tuesday 17th July.
Would you like to volunteer as an Olympic Torch Relay Steward at one of these locations?
Volunteers are needed as:
- Route Stewards
- Parking Stewards
- School Stewards (Crowborough only).
Training and support will be provided for each role.
Volunteers must be over 18 years old and be able to use their own or borrow a mobile phone for use on the day.
If you would like to get involved please download Expression of Interest Form
For further details please contact Michelle Eldridge on 01323 443520 or by email.
More information can be found on Wealden District Council website.
Coffee Shop Assistant
The Horder Centre is urgently looking for Coffee Shop Assistants.
Do you like to socialise and meet people? Would you like to volunteer in a busy but friendly environment? At The Horder Centre we have recently updated our hospital to include a new coffee shop that is open to patients, visitors and the local community. We are looking for volunteers to join our team who can provide a welcoming smile and help serve customers and maintain the customer area. If you would like to offer your time and skills to our new and exciting venture we would love to hear from you.
This role would suit somebody who:
- is people orientated
- enjoys social interaction
- enjoys working as part of a team
- is good at organisation / time management
- has lots of energy as this role is very active
- is willing to attend an informal interview
Experience in a coffee shop environment would be beneficial but not essential. Any training that may be required will be provided.
For further details and how to get involved please contact Angela Reynolds on 01892 602980 or email her.
Computer Assistants
Age UK East Sussex seeks Computer Assistants in Hastings area. The role will be perfect for you if you are reliable and honest, have an ability to enable the clients to learn, have an interest in working with and for the benefit of people in later life. You will also need to be patient and have good listening and communication skills for this role.
For further details and how to get involved please contact Steve Turner on 01273 476704 ext 260 or email him.
Age UK
Age UK is also looking for volunteers as: Befrienders, Day Care Centre Helpers, Information and Advice Volunteers.