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Volunteer Grant Application Writer – VIEW Craft

In order to continue our valuable work. we are looking for a volunteer to help us apply for grants and funding opportunities. We need someone to: Identify said grants and funding opportunities (trusts, foundations, local and national funders etc) Write simple, clear applications (either in letter form or online) Keep a record of deadlines and applications submitted Track applications and prepare progress and outcome reports. You don't need to be an expert - we will provide background information about the charity and our activities - but some experience of fundraising or applications would be helpful but not essential. We looking for: Good written English and basic computer skills Someone organised and reliable, able to work independently An interest in helping people with sight loss This role is flexible, taking perhaps 2 to 3 hours a week on average. It is available immediately.

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Foodbank Volunteer Coordinator – Crowborough Foodbank

Job description: To oversee the operation of Crowborough East Sussex foodbank, with concern for its operational efficiency and standards in accordance with The Trussell Trust franchise model. In partnership with the steering group: guide the development of the foodbank project, including its material resources, financial assets, reputation, partnerships and volunteer body. Specific responsibilities Reporting to Trustees: Report to the charity’s trustees bi-annually or at such special meetings as the trustees may call. Advise the trustees of exceptional events, such as complaints, major press contacts, accidents, external evaluations or risk to reputation. Strategic development: Call meetings of the steering group four times a year, providing a report in advance and agenda. Assist Trustees in development and Implementation of Strategic Plan. Trussell Trust compliance: Comply with the terms of the foodbank franchise, including standard operating procedures. Communications: Maintain a foodbank phone and email account. Be the first point of contact for enquiries, responding on behalf of the foodbank with assistance from the (volunteer) administration assistant. Maintain contact with The Trussell Trust both regionally and nationally. Maintain contact with a view to working in partnership local networks including Family to Family and The Crowborough Food Pantry. Client Contact: Undertake regular updates with the client contact team on client issues and client safeguarding issues. Maintain awareness of client contact team support requirements. Foodbank warehouse & volunteers: Visit the foodbank warehouse on a regular basis. Liaise with foodbank warehouse supervisors to monitor operational standards. Volunteer Management- ensure all volunteers receive full training for their respective area of work.

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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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Volunteer Workers – Bluebell Railway Trust

Join the Bluebell Railway Trust Team – Help Keep Steam Alive! The Bluebell Railway Trust is at the heart of the Bluebell Railway. As a registered charity, its mission is to preserve and restore our heritage. From rebuilding historic locomotives to refurbishing stations like Horsted Keynes, the Trust plays a vital role in ensuring the railway’s future. It also owns locomotives and rolling stock and operates key attractions, including the Museum and SteamWorks at Sheffield Park Station. However, maintaining this incredible legacy is a challenging yet rewarding task—and we need skilled, passionate people to help make it happen. Without the Trust, the future of the Bluebell Railway would be uncertain. How You Can Help If you share our passion for heritage, we invite you to join our dedicated team. We are looking for individuals with a wide range of skills, including: • Accountants – to manage the charity’s complex finances • Legal experts – to assist with legacy management • Marketing & sales professionals – to promote the Trust and boost fundraising • Museum Front of House – to help with visitor engagement and front-of-house roles • General management & administration – to oversee key operations of the Trust Whatever your expertise, there’s a place for you in this important and exciting team.

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Office Volunteer – Wealden Volunteering

Currently at Wealden Volunteering we are looking for additional friendly faces in our Uckfield office. It doesn’t matter how old you are, we have a complete range of ages in our office. You don’t need to have specialized skills though they’re always welcome. Our office procedures will be taught to anyone joining us, as will any IT skills to get you up and running should you require them. All you need is a willingness to help people. The responsibilities of our office volunteers vary, as we take on tasks best suited to each of us; such as processing volunteer applications, putting together displays or placing opportunities on our website, though we all chip in with greeting any visitors and assisting them with whatever requests or queries they have.  There are many different roles at the Centre so let us know what you are comfortable doing or what you would like to learn as this can provide a great way of gaining experience.

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Volunteer Website Designer – Green Transition Crowborough

We are recruiting for a volunteer to take charge of our website, which was developed fairly early on in our lifetime, but now needs a revamp in line with how our organisation has evolved and developed. The start point would be having a discussion with each of our relevant parts to determine their own system requirements. The next action would be to assess whether our existing Wordpress site is sufficient for the job, and then it would mean either converting to another platform, or enhancing our existing one. There are no fixed or rigid timescales associated with this project. We anticipate that most of the investigation, analysis, design and implementation can be delivered remotely, however we would be eager to meet up, to ensure that we have the opportunity to really be clear about who we are and what we want to project. Should this require travel, we would be happy to cover mileage expenses.

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Administration Coordinator – Uckfield Area Care Drivers

Currently within East Sussex there is an increasing need for driving services to get elderly persons to vital hospital appointments. Some individuals of an advanced age can find their independence limited, and having a service available to ensure they can attend appointments is a huge boost. An Administration Coordinator is a key part of the service Uckfield Area Care Drivers deliver, linking patients with volunteer drivers to ensure appointments can be attended on a due date. Communication with the drivers is essential, using the WhatsApp phone app as the main source for appointment planning. Having a basic knowledge of this app will be useful for any applicants. Patients will normally phone in to a dedicated telephone number asking for the service. After you have fielded their call, the coordinator then matches up a volunteer driver to get them to their appointment.

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Marketing Volunteer – Sussex Trug Heritage Centre Limited

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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