They are looking for any volunteers who can perform general maintenance, and volunteers specifically for electrical appliances. They are also looking for a sharpening expert for any tools brought in. Workshops take place on the 4th Saturday of the month, and typically run from 9:30am til 12pm. Tea and coffee and homemade cakes are provided during sessions.
They are looking for volunteers to assist in the setup and running of their weekly Nibbles and Natter session, which is part of a local warm spaces initiative. Warm spaces are hosted by various venues in Uckfield throughout this winter, to help residents cope with the inflated energy bills. Ridgewood's session is on a Wednesday, and volunteers will be needed from 11:30am until 2pm. They are looking for assistance between September and the following April. Duties include setting up and putting away tables and chairs, serving tea, coffee, soup and cake as well as interacting with the attendees, helping with signposting to other services if necessary.
There are a number of opportunities for the museum, with roles to do with greeting visitors and caring for the museum and its collection, roles to assist with the management of the museum, and roles running the steamworks visitor attraction. You do not need to know anything about railways to volunteer, and the work suits all ages and genders. Minors will need to accompanied by an adult. Hours are flexible, with normal hours for guides from 10am - 4:30pm, however half days can be arranged. Other roles can be as little as a few hours, and you can choose the days you volunteer on a monthly basis.
They are seeking volunteer drivers to take local residents to medical appointments at Bird in Eye, Buxted, the Meads surgery, or Uckfield hospital. These are short round trips, for which petrol expenses will be covered at £4 per round trip (45p per mile on average). Drivers must provide their own car, but will be given an ID badge and sign for their dashboard. You must have a clean driver's licence for this opportunity. Trips will take place on weekdays only, between the hours of 9am and 4.30pm. Good communication skills are desired but not essential. Drivers must be patient with passengers. This is an opportunity where you'll be making a big difference for people in the local community, and using only a little of your time to do so.
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of brain injury survivors? Headway Sussex are seeking someone to create and run crafts sessions for their clients. Whether you are a professional or enjoy crafts as a hobby, your contribution can truly impact lives as craft activities are incredibly beneficial for brain injury recovery. As a Crafts Volunteer, you will: Facilitate Creative Projects: Organise and lead craft sessions which will provide a fun and engaging outlet for creativity. Support Cognitive Rehabilitation: Assist participants in developing fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and cognitive functions through hands-on activities. Foster Emotional Well-Being: Provide a therapeutic environment where individuals can express themselves, relax, and experience a sense of accomplishment through their creations.
Drama has a profound therapeutic effect on individuals recovering from brain injuries. Do you want to make a difference in the lives of brain injury survivors? Headway Sussex are seeking someone to lead an engaging Drama programme for their clients. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just have a heart for this art form, your contribution can truly impact lives. As a Drama Volunteer, you will: Lead Engaging Sessions: Guide participants through drama exercises, improvisation, and performance activities that foster self-expression and creativity. Boost Confidence and Social Skills: Help individuals build self-esteem, improve communication abilities, and enhance social interactions. Create a Supportive Environment: Offer a safe and encouraging space where participants can explore their emotions and experiences through drama.
This role would be carried out upstairs in their shop in Bell Walk, Uckfield. Working with other volunteers, you would help with sorting goods donated by members of the public and preparing them for sale in the shop. The role would not require contact with customers or members of the public. No specific qualifications are required for this role. If you have sales or retail experience, that would be useful, but it is not a requirement. Hours are by arrangement. The shop is open 6 days a week, 9-00 to 4-00. Volunteers would work hours convenient to them. Some of their current volunteers offer half a day a week, others a couple of hours here and there - they are grateful for the support volunteers can offer.
Uckfield Heritage are looking for volunteers to conduct online sales via ebay and social media, as well as expanding their reach on social media. Any applicants will need to be IT literate, and comfortable selling items online. An understanding of social media sales would be essential. The volunteer would need to liaise with the shop managers in terms of which items were to be sold, and co-operate with any promotions or similar being run by the shop. Hours are by arrangement. The shop is open 6 days a week, 9-00 to 4-00. Volunteers would work hours convenient to them. This role could be carried out from within the shop during shop hours, or in the evenings/weekends. These arrangements would be discussed with the shop managers before the volunteer starts.
ckfield Heritage are recruiting volunteers for their shop floor, with duties including tidying shelves, replacing stock tried on by customers, and advising customers where they might find what they want. The role would require the volunteer to be visible in the sales area, talking to customers and guiding them to what they are looking for, as well as ensuring shelves are as tidy as possible and items of clothing that fall from hangars are replaced. It would not normally require use of the till or card machine, unless the volunteer feels they are willing to do this. Essentially, the role is to ensure shelves and racks are tidy and people can find what they want. Hours are by arrangement. The shop is open 6 days a week, 9-00 to 4-00. Volunteers would work hours convenient to them. Some of their current people offer half a day a week, others a couple of hours here and there - they are grateful for the support volunteers can offer.
They are seeking volunteers to sell items to customers in their Uckfield shop, and take payments in cash or by card. The role requires contact with customers. Full training will be given in the use of the till and card machine (neither of which is complex), and there will always be a paid member of staff available if you run into any problems. Hours are by arrangement. The shop is open 6 days a week, 9-00 to 4-00. Volunteers would work hours convenient to them. Some of their current volunteers offer half a day a week, others a couple of hours here and there - they are grateful for the support volunteers can offer. It would also be useful to have people who could cover for illness or holidays, sometimes at short notice. They are happy to talk to potential volunteers about how their available time can be used.