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Ready to Make a Difference in 2026? Then come and Volunteer with Us – Age UK

Do you want to volunteer and make a real difference to the lives of older people within your community in East Sussex? We’re looking for volunteers to support our work in a variety of ways. Whether you would enjoy helping customers in one of our shops, or become a Befriender either chatting on the telephone or meeting people face to face, there are roles to suit every interest and availability. By volunteering with us, you’ll help reduce loneliness, provide vital support, and bring smiles to older people across East Sussex.

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Befriending Volunteers – Age UK East Sussex

We'd love you to be part of our Team and help support older persons in East Sussex. As a permanent Befriender Volunteer, you will be making sure that older people can access the services they require and making the County a great place to grow old. You will also meet new people, via phone, and occasionally in person (if you want to and its relevant). You will be part of a great team of volunteers. You'll love to speak to people and have a caring and empathetic nature as you will be phoning older people for a chat to identify their service requirements. We will provide you with support, the required training and reimburse your telephone expenses. You will need you own phone (we can show you how to hide your number) and ideally, internet access. The hours for this role are flexible and you can work from the comfort of your own home. Its so easy to start volunteering with us. This role requires you to be aged 18+. Please note that this is an unpaid volunteer opportunity, UK-based, specifically for UK volunteers.

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Lewes Customer Service Volunteers – Age UK

Our shops help raise lots of money for us. It’s always lovely chatting to our customers about the fabulous items we sell and telling them about the fantastic work that we do. As a volunteer you will get the chance to meet new people and make friends, plus be part of an amazing team of volunteers. There’s so much for you to get stuck into when volunteering in our shops. On the shop floor, as well as welcoming and serving our customers with a smile, you will be using the till (don't worry, we will show you how) and handling money. When people come in to donate items you will also be completing the Gift Aid forms that let their donations help us even more. It’s really important that our window and shop displays look appealing so people keep visiting our shops, so you'll be wielding a duster and vacuum as well as your imagination to make the shop look its best. It would be ideal if you could volunteer one shift a week, which is about four hours but we're also happy to have more flexible times. No special skills are needed as we will show you what to do and will provide all the training you need. But if you have any experience or particular interest tell us, it may come in useful.

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Lewes Stock Preparation Volunteers – Age UK

Our shops are a hive of activity and the heart of the local community. They raise funds to support our vital work and provide a place to find out more about how we help older people in the local area. Our Stock Preparation Volunteers always enjoy being part of our shop teams; making new friends and helping the charity to maximise the income from the amazing items people donate to us. In this role you will usually be working in our donation sorting area, which is off the shop floor. Here you will help the team process, prepare and price the items people donate. We receive hundreds of bags of clothing, bric-a-brac, toys, games and all sorts of items every week. You will help us to turn these into vital funds to support our work. After full training you will be part of our processing team; sorting through the donated items, identifying those which we should sell, preparing them and pricing before they are put onto the shop floor. You may have a particular area of experience, such as clothing, books or antiques. Your skills and knowledge will help us to gain the best value for each item and some of our volunteers even coordinate entire sections, such as a book rooms within our stores. When people come in to donate their items you will be helping to thank them for their support. Many items are Gift Aided so when processing the items you will ensure that Gift Aid labels are attached so that we can gain this additional vital income. You will help to make our products look amazing; steaming clothes (if this is your area) and helping to clean and make every item look great and ready for sale.

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Volunteer Minibus Driver – Chailey Heritage Foundation

At Chailey Heritage Foundation, we believe every young person deserves the chance to explore the world around them. As one of our dedicated drivers, you’ll play a vital role in helping children and young people access exciting experiences, build confidence, and enjoy greater independence. Purpose of the Role To make a real difference in the lives of children and young people by driving them to places where they can learn, explore, and have fun. What You’ll Do Carry out simple vehicle safety checks to make sure the minibus is safe and ready for the journey. Keep the vehicle clean, tidy, and welcoming for everyone on board. Complete a quick log after each trip and let the team know if anything needs attention. Lend a helping hand when children and young people are getting on and off the bus — including safely securing wheelchairs.

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Heathfield Shop Assistant – St Wilfrid’s Hospice

In detail, we are looking for: Till Tappers Customer Chatters Clothing Streamers Bric-a-Brac Cleaners Backroom Packers Book Stackers Puzzle Sorters in short: St Wilfrid’s Supporters!!! The shop is open Monday to Saturday, 9.15am to 4.45pm! We are looking for Volunteers happy to serve customers as well as help at the back when the shop is not too busy! Tasks include:     Support the Manager alongside fellow Volunteers  Welcome and serve customers, offering a high standard of service  Operate electronic till to process purchases  Contribute to keeping the shop premises clean and tidy  Assist the manager in ensuring stock and cash security  Assist in replenishing and displaying of stock and furniture   Raise awareness of St Wilfrid’s Hospice and promote hospice activities

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Volunteer Gardener – Chailey Heritage Foundation

🌱 Help Our Gardens Grow – Volunteer with Us! 🌷 Chailey Heritage Foundation Do you love nature and enjoy gardening? Join our friendly team and help create magical, sensory spaces for the young people at Chailey Heritage Foundation and their families to enjoy. We have several unique gardens, including our beautiful Celebration Garden, specially designed as a sensory experience. These spaces offer moments of peace, connection, and joy—and we need your help to keep them thriving. Whether you're an experienced gardener or just enjoy being outdoors and getting your hands dirty, we’d love to welcome you! Why volunteer with us? 🌼 Be part of a warm and welcoming community 🌞 Enjoy the benefits of fresh air, exercise, and shared purpose 🌻 Learn new skills or share your gardening know-how The amount of time you volunteer is flexible. It is also dependent on the weather and time of year. The group of gardeners meet on Wednesday mornings, but other times are available. Volunteers require an enhanced DBS due to working on site.

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Technology Support Volunteer – Association of Carers

Help Support Unpaid Carers Using Technology. Are you tech-savvy and passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? We're looking for compassionate and reliable volunteers to support unpaid carers in their own homes by helping them use technology more confidently. What You'll Do: Visit unpaid carers at home. Help set up and explain everyday tech tools (e.g., video calling, apps, smart devices, online services). Offer friendly, patient guidance at their pace. Report progress or challenges to our team. You Don't Need to Be an Expert—Just: Comfortable with smartphones, tablets, and basic apps. Good at explaining things simply and clearly. Respectful, trustworthy, and kind. Willing to volunteer a few hours a week. Why It Matters: Unpaid carers often feel isolated and overwhelmed. With your support, they can stay connected, access resources, and feel more in control—making their caring role more sustainable. We Provide: Training and ongoing support. Travel expenses paid. Help empower carers—one click at a time.

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Volunteer Trading Assistant Heathfield – Demelza Children’s Hospice

We are seeking a Volunteer Trading Assistant for our shop in Heathfield. Our shops provide a vital source of income, helping us to care for children and their families. Giving a small portion of your free time goes a long way to making this happen. Volunteers will be supporting the shop manager, helping to sort, display and sell donated items of clothing and other sundries. You'll be given full training for using the till, and dealing with cash or credit card payments. You choose the amount of hours you can give, we are flexible with scheduling, and only ask that you give as much notice as possible should you be unable to cover a shift. We will be open every day of the week with times to be confirmed. The minimum age for this role is 16, with no upper age. Expenses can be paid for mileage costs. No DBS is required. A uniform can be provided if requested. Our new Heathfield shop is proposed to have ground floor facilities (kitchen and lavatory) to support those who struggle with mobility. We are planning to open in the 1st week of September, and any support that volunteers can offer during the core opening times would be amazing.

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