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Trustee – Sussex Trug Heritage Centre

The Heritage Centre company offers an important way for the community to provide help in stabilising Sussex Trug production and create job opportunities for people of all ages within a revitalised industry. It will also create an interesting tourist attraction for Wealden. This is a new board of trustees and will be committed to shaping the future of the Sussex Trug Industry for future generations. The board members should have the potential to help define the direction of the organisation and support staff and volunteers. An enthusiastic Trustee Board of, initially, four members, will comprise professionals from different disciplines including legal, financial, management and marketing. Members of the board will help provide funds and training for new employees and volunteers. Members would be expected to meet every three months and to be able to undertake projects to help achieve the goals of the not-for-profit company. It may be necessary for Zoom or Team meetings to take place occasionally outside of board meetings.

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Distribution Centre Flexible Volunteer – St Peter & St James Hospice

The Distribution Centre is where all of the stock heading for sale either online or to the hospices' shops is sorted. Duties for volunteers vary from shift to shift with tasks such as sorting items, packaging for distribution, maintaining the warehouse, and testing electronic devices should you be interested. As a behind the scenes role you won't be required to interact with the general public, but will be working within a team. This role is perfect for anyone looking gain experience working in a warehouse. This role is located in Hurstpierpoint. They ask that you commit to a minimum of 4 hours a week helping out.

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Driver Escort and Driver Volunteers – St Peter & St James Hospice

The Hospice are looking for Drivers and Driver Escorts to transport attendees between their homes and the Living Well Centre. Part of the role will include greeting attendees, and liaising with the Living Well Centre Lead. Applicants will be required to undertake training as all volunteers with the hospice do, and provide the necessary documentation for driving. If using own vehicle, travel expenses will be covered. An Enhanced DBS will be required.

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Kitchen Assistant – St Peter & St James Hospice

The role chiefly involves maintaining the cleanliness of St Peter and St James facilities, ensuring that trays are cleared, utensils washed, the staff kitchenettes are cleaned and restocked. It will also involve fulfilling any basic food preparation duties communicated by the cook when functions take place. This role is perfect for anyone looking to gain experience in a kitchen environment.

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Complementary Therapist – St Peter & St James Hospice

The core responsibilities of a complementary therapist are to consult with the patient before any treatment, deliver various therapies such as aromatherapy, messages, reflexology or reiki treatments. To record treatments administered, manage your appointments and caseload, and attend team meetings. Anyone applying to this role must have the relevant qualifications in various therapy and treatments to administer them. They must also have 6 months experience in a similar role, and be a member of a recognised professional body (eg FHT).

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Companion Volunteer – St Peter & St James Hospice

Companion volunteers are there to assist both the carer and patient, offering their support and reassurance. Duties include attending home visits to help out with practical tasks, checking in on their well-being, and reporting and recording your visits with a carer. They're looking for friendly and approachable candidates, who are punctual, will adhere to the professional boundaries of the role, can work in a team, and are computer literate enough to email their reports and recorded information.

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Shop Volunteer – The Kit Wilson Trust

We at the Kit Wilson Trust are seeking volunteers to help run our busy shops and raise vital funds to keep our rescue centre operating to care for and re-home unwanted animals. There are so many fantastic reasons to volunteer with one of our shops (Hailsham, Uckfield, Heathfield) and there is a role for everyone! As a shop volunteer, no two days are the same and there are is a huge variety of opportunities for you to take part in what we do; From being at the frontlines looking after our customers at the till to working behind the scenes to sort and prepare the pre-loved donations we receive on a daily basis! This is a role that anyone and everyone can take something positive away from, no matter your background, age or experience! We are fully flexible around your commitments and are grateful for every minute our volunteers can give us, even an hour or two squeezed in around your busy week goes a long way!

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Marketing Volunteer – Sussex Trug Heritage Centre

This role primarily utilises social media to inform the wider world of their craft and products and to ensure that all available media channels are used. The Marketing Volunteer will prepare blogs and other marketing information and use the company's Instagram and Facebook pages to spread the word about the activities of the centre. They'll develop other social media outlets for coverage around the world. The volunteer will need to do this at the Thomas Smith's Trug Shop in Magham Down using the company's computers and resources. They ask for a commitment of one half day a week, but if you are able and willing then more days are welcome.

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Publicist – Artytime

They are looking for a publicist to help network and spread the word about the work they do, achieving this by utilising social media, emailing and general networking. The role will require an understanding of social media and IT, as well as good written English. The role is flexible, working to a brief and reporting to managers about projects. It isn't a time intensive role, but is ad-hoc based on when there is a need to promote events/activities. Ideal for someone 17+ wanting to work from home, although they can experience Artytime's activities too. All agreed out of pocket expenses will be paid. This will suit anyone in marketing, PR or wanting experience in this field.

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Young Carer Activities Volunteer – Care for the Carers

Help provide a supportive, safe, fun environment for young carers at a monthly young carers group on Tuesday evenings in Eastbourne. Support activity days during the school holidays (depending on availability). Days out include trips to the zoo, paintballing and outdoor adventure activities. The role will involve: Attending monthly club for young carers aged 8-17 Providing support for activities at the club such as games, sports, arts and crafts Providing general supervision of children and young people Helping to set up and clear away before and after the group.

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