Crowborough

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of brain injury survivors? Headway Sussex are seeking someone to create and run crafts sessions for their clients. Whether you are a professional or enjoy crafts as a hobby, your contribution can truly impact lives as craft activities are incredibly beneficial for brain injury recovery. As a Crafts Volunteer, you will: Facilitate Creative Projects: Organise and lead craft sessions which will provide a fun and engaging outlet for creativity. Support Cognitive Rehabilitation: Assist participants in developing fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and cognitive functions through hands-on activities. Foster Emotional Well-Being: Provide a therapeutic environment where individuals can express themselves, relax, and experience a sense of accomplishment through their creations.

Drama has a profound therapeutic effect on individuals recovering from brain injuries. Do you want to make a difference in the lives of brain injury survivors? Headway Sussex are seeking someone to lead an engaging Drama programme for their clients. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just have a heart for this art form, your contribution can truly impact lives. As a Drama Volunteer, you will: Lead Engaging Sessions: Guide participants through drama exercises, improvisation, and performance activities that foster self-expression and creativity. Boost Confidence and Social Skills: Help individuals build self-esteem, improve communication abilities, and enhance social interactions. Create a Supportive Environment: Offer a safe and encouraging space where participants can explore their emotions and experiences through drama.

They are looking for around 6 volunteers. The role is to support individuals with stimulating activities and to support with kitchen duties such as washing up, serving lunch, and supporting with general activities. Volunteers do not need to be IT literate but this is a great help if they are. It is a permanent position but they would be happy to accept volunteers who can only give up a couple of hours a week or just an hour. Any help is greatly appreciated. The role takes place every Tuesday & Thursday 10 am till 3.30 pm at St Bartholomew's Church in Cross in Hand. They close for 2 weeks over Christmas.

They are looking for a volunteer who is computer literate and has experience working with websites. The website provides information only. It requires updating every couple of months with news and photographs. In addition they produce a quarterly newsletter and require help uploading information on to a template. This is a remote role, and can be performed from home, hours are flexible due to the nature of the role. An advanced DBS check will be arranged by Age Concern Heathfield.

Age Concern Heathfield's Medical Car Service is vital in helping patients get to their medical appointments. The administrator role ensures the smooth running of that service. This role involves monitoring requests from clients for transport, which will be received by email. Following a request, you will contact a client to confirm receipt by telephone, before logging the trip on to a computerised calendar, and liaising with and arranging drivers. You can perform this role from home. It requires a decent level of computer literacy and organisational skills. All expenses will be covered by the charity. An advanced DBS check will be arranged by Age Concern Heathfield, full training will be provided. They ask that you can commit to 1-2 days a week for this role.