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Café and Shop Volunteers – Chiddingly Village Shop & Café

This rural village shop is seeking cafe and shop volunteers to assist and serve customers, in Chiddingly's very relaxed and beautiful setting. Duties will include: Serving customers, completing daily forms, preparing simple food and making hot drinks using the coffee machine - all of which training will be given for so no experience required, just the desire to learn and be friendly. Most volunteers cover 2 to 3 hours per week. No DBS required and we welcome all ages from 14 years upwards including Duke of Edinburgh students. Currently a variety of slots available including 10 to 12.30 on a Wednesday and Friday from 1.30 till 4 but other slots maybe available too.

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Independent Custody Visitor – Sussex Police Custody Centre

The Office of the Sussex PCC manages up to 45 dedicated volunteers who undertake vital duties for its Independent Custody Visiting (ICV) scheme. Unannounced visits are made by pairs of Independent Custody Visitors (ICVs) at varying times of the day and/or night to check on the treatment & welfare of people held in police custody. After every visit, the pair of visitors complete a written report form about their findings, which is then passed onto the ICV Scheme Manager at the Office of the Sussex PCC. ICV recommendations can require the police to make improvements for the welfare of detainees. Working as part of a local panel, they play a valuable role in maintaining public confidence in this important area of policing by making sure that detainees are treated well. Representatives from the community are recruited and appointed on a geographical basis to visit the five police custody centres including Eastbourne and Hastings.

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Computer Help at Home Volunteer – Association of Carers

This role involves teaching basic IT skills, and guiding carer's who aren't quite as confident at using a computer and/or the internet through the actions they require. This can be online shopping or banking, using a program to call over the internet, helping to set up an NHS online account or maybe email address. It's suitable for anyone who has a decent grasp of IT, but is also a good communicator who is patient and understanding. This will take place at the carer's home, and will usually last for two hours each session for up to six weeks.

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Befriending and Respite Volunteer – Association of Carers

Befriending and Respite volunteers are there to meet with someone in need of care, giving the carer a few hours for themselves. The role is socialising, offering them an ear, maybe playing a game. The Association tries to match volunteers with those who hold similar interests. The role is roughly 3 hours a week. A DBS check is required, which The Association of Carers will apply for on your behalf. Only those aged 18 or over are suitable. Mileage and expenses are paid for. Full training will be given.

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