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Community Fundraising Volunteer – East Sussex hearing

A Community Fundraising Volunteer has a variety of tasks in the role. You'll be attending local events, helping both with the setting up and taking down of stalls, and representing East Sussex Hearing in providing general hearing loss advice, as well as information of the services they provide. During events duties such as bucket collections may take place, but one important duty is beforehand, sourcing and collecting prizes donated by individuals and local organisations for use at stalls. This role will suit someone who is friendly and engaging, who enjoys meeting new people and taking on a variety of tasks as part of a team. The are looking for a commitment of between 2 and 20 hours a month.

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Drivers – TN22 Club/ENGage

They are seeking drivers for their clubs, helping to transport their members to and from the meetings on a Wednesday. You will only require a full clean drivers licence, and access to your own vehicle for this role. Mileage is paid at 45p per mile and you will just need to inform your insurance company that you are driving on a voluntary basis and that there are no hire charges. Their meetings take place on Wednesdays, with the TN22 Club and TN22 Plus Club running on alternative weeks. The TN22 Club is from 10:30am to 2:00pm, and the TN22 Plus Club is from 10:30am to 3:30pm.

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Peacehaven and Newhaven Hearing Aid Maintenance Volunteer – East Sussex Hearing

They are seeking volunteers for their Hearing Aid Maintenance service in Peacehaven and Newhaven. This is a role which will directly impact the lives of residents, providing assistance in retaining their hearing via keeping their hearing aids in good order. Volunteers will greet the public, record the assistance provided, check and clean hearing aids, and provide information about hearing loss and how best to care for their hearing aids. This will suit someone who is affable, and happy to take on a variety of tasks.

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Uckfield Hearing Aid Maintenance Volunteer – East Sussex Hearing

They are seeking volunteers for their Hearing Aid Maintenance service in Uckfield. This is a role which will directly impact the lives of residents, providing assistance in retaining their hearing via keeping their hearing aids in good order. Volunteers will greet the public, record the assistance provided, check and clean hearing aids, and provide information about hearing loss and how best to care for their hearing aids. This will suit someone who is affable, and happy to take on a variety of tasks.

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Volunteer Drivers – Uckfield Area Care Drivers

They are in need of drivers, able to transport elderly persons from their homes to their medical appointments at whatever hospital or clinic is required. They cover the TN22 area surgeries as well as hospitals at Brighton, Haywards Heath, Eastbourne, East Grinstead, Crowborough, Redhill, Lewes, Bexhill, Pembury, and Hastings. Drivers will only be required to give up a few hours of their time. Mileage expenses can be claimed at 55p per mile. Parking fees are also reimbursed. Insurance companies will need to be informed that you are taking people to appointments but because it is on a voluntary basis and there is no hire charge, no added costs will be incurred.

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Computer Help at Home Volunteer – Association of Carers

This role involves teaching basic IT skills, and guiding carer's who aren't quite as confident at using a computer and/or the internet through the actions they require. This can be online shopping or banking, using a program to call over the internet, helping to set up an NHS online account or maybe email address. It's suitable for anyone who has a decent grasp of IT, but is also a good communicator who is patient and understanding. This will take place at the carer's home, and will usually last for two hours each session for up to six weeks.

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Befriending and Respite Volunteer – Association of Carers

Befriending and Respite volunteers are there to meet with someone in need of care, giving the carer a few hours for themselves. The role is socialising, offering them an ear, maybe playing a game. The Association tries to match volunteers with those who hold similar interests. The role is roughly 3 hours a week. A DBS check is required, which The Association of Carers will apply for on your behalf. Only those aged 18 or over are suitable. Mileage and expenses are paid for. Full training will be given.

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