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Volunteer Adviser – Wealden Citizens Advice

Our team of more than 60 volunteers and 16 paid staff across our 3 offices in Crowborough, Hailsham and Uckfield assisted more than 3,300 clients in 2023/24 with over 17,600 issues. Our volunteers explore the client's issue with them, research the topic and provide them with information to move forward. We are very much in need of additional volunteer advisers. We ask volunteers to come 1 day a week between the hours of 9am - 3pm, no previous experience is necessary and full training is given. This is a rewarding role where advisers will answer the phone, use a computer to research the client’s issue and help them resolve their problems. Out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed.

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Bluebell Railway Fundraiser and Trust Support Team

Join the Bluebell Railway Fundraising & Trust Support Team (Voluntary Role). The Bluebell Railway is one of the UK’s leading heritage railways, dedicated to preserving the past for future generations. A vital part of this work is fundraising – ensuring we have the resources to maintain, restore, and grow our railway. We are seeking enthusiastic volunteers to join our Funding Team and Bluebell Railway Trust support team. About the Role We are developing a new Funding Strategy, which will help us decide what to apply for, where, and when. To make this happen, we need people who can assist with: • Drafting and developing funding applications • Researching data and opportunities • Managing and monitoring grant applications In addition, the Bluebell Railway Trust carries out important day-to-day work, such as liaising with donors, handling legacies, and managing accounts. We are also looking for volunteers with skills in: • Administration • Bookkeeping What We’re Looking For We would love to hear from you if you have experience in any of the following: • Grant application writing • Business bid development or tendering • Project research and administration • General administration or bookkeeping

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Legacy Manager – Bluebell Railway Trust

We are looking for a volunteer to help the Trust team with wills and legacies, which includes liaising with executors and their solicitors, and monitoring and reporting on the progress of the administration of estates. We also assist individuals who are thinking of leaving gifts in their wills to the Bluebell. The role would perhaps suit a retired solicitor, accountant or professional executor, or someone with a reasonable working knowledge of the law and practice of wills and estate administration. A sympathetic and helpful approach to donors and the ability to work closely with colleagues would be beneficial. You do not need to be a legacy professional. The Trust team works on site at Sheffield Park Station on Wednesdays or Thursdays, although much of their work is done remotely from home. The Trust, like the Bluebell as a whole, supports equal opportunities. The Bluebell Railway Trust, the charity that supports the Railway, is best known for managing our main fundraising appeals, donations and Gift Aid. It also receives gifts that very generous supporters leave us in their wills, known as legacies. Without such gifts the Railway would not be able to carry out much of the restoration work that is essential for its ongoing operation. Current and future projects that are being funded from gifts in wills include:- The overhauls of Q Class No 541and P Class 323 “Bluebell” The replacement of almost half a mile of worn-out track south of Sharpthorne Tunnel The overhaul of Bulleid designed Carriages

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Administration Volunteer – Taylor-Made Dreams

We are seeking an administration volunteer to help provide general office support for day-to-day administrative tasks such as document management, arranging post and deliveries, handling office inventory. What this involves: Organising and storing documents—like creating folders for forms and reports or scanning paperwork into the computer system. Sorting incoming mail and sending out post—could be posting thank-you cards to donors or handling deliveries of donated items. Keeping track of office supplies—like organising our collection pots and event boxes • Assist with data entry and database management, ensuring accurate entry and updating of volunteer or donor information in databases, while adhering to data protection policies. What this involves: Typing in contact details for new volunteers or donors—names, phone numbers, email addresses—into the database. Updating addresses or donation amounts if someone’s info changes. Making sure sensitive data (like personal info) is kept private and follows the rules—like using secure systems and not sharing it without permission. • Support the planning and coordination of charity events or projects by preparing materials, scheduling meetings, and liaising with volunteers or stakeholders. What this involves: Creating flyers or packing info bags to hand out at charity events. Setting up meetings with volunteers—finding a time that works, sending out invites, and making sure everyone has the right details. Chatting with volunteers or organisations involved—sending emails, making calls or passing on key info so everyone’s on the same page.

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Online Sales Volunteer – The Kit Wilson Trust

What is an Online Sales Volunteer? As an online sales volunteer, you will be helping us manage and grow our online sales marketplace and platforms. We are seeking volunteers to help us organise, research, photograph, list, package & post items earmarked for sale on our online platforms. What's involved? Research: Inspecting items marked as potentially valuable and researching their value in more detail. Photography: Making use of our photography areas to take impactful photos of our items ready to list on our online store. Packaging: Safely and professionally packing items ready to ship to our buyers. Logging & Listing: Making use of our logging processes & software to accurately catalogue our items marked for listing. Collaboration: Work closely with other volunteers and staff to ensure smooth operations and effective communication.

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Cricket Social Media Volunteer – National Trust Sheffield Park and Garden

We’re looking for a Social Media Volunteer to promote Sheffield Park’s cricket pitch and matches, with its resident cricket team, the Armadillos, to digital audiences. It's a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills with the largest conservation charity in Europe. By getting involved, you could: Share the latest news about Sheffield Park and Garden cricket matches with the Armadillos on our social media platforms. Engage new and existing audiences with cricket matches at Sheffield Park and with the team. Assist and learn more about creating social media sports content for local, national and internal audiences. Use your creativity and skills to produce amazing images and videos. Join an enthusiastic and varied team and meet new people. Gain practical insight into the digital world of social media and content creation. Support Europe’s largest conversation charity and the wider National Trust team. It will help if you're IT literate and social-media savvy. Travel expenses to and from Sheffield Park will be reimbursed.

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