About this organisation Headway Sussex provides re-enablement and support services for individuals affected by acquired brain injuries, as well as their family caregivers. Their Living Well Programme offers a diverse range of activities aimed at personal well-being. This includes personalised…
The Distribution Centre is where all of the stock heading for sale either online or to the hospices' shops is sorted. Duties for volunteers vary from shift to shift with tasks such as sorting items, packaging for distribution, maintaining the warehouse, and testing electronic devices should you be interested. As a behind the scenes role you won't be required to interact with the general public, but will be working within a team. This role is perfect for anyone looking gain experience working in a warehouse. This role is located in Hurstpierpoint. They ask that you commit to a minimum of 4 hours a week helping out.
The Hospice are looking for Drivers and Driver Escorts to transport attendees between their homes and the Living Well Centre. Part of the role will include greeting attendees, and liaising with the Living Well Centre Lead. Applicants will be required to undertake training as all volunteers with the hospice do, and provide the necessary documentation for driving. If using own vehicle, travel expenses will be covered. An Enhanced DBS will be required.
The role chiefly involves maintaining the cleanliness of St Peter and St James facilities, ensuring that trays are cleared, utensils washed, the staff kitchenettes are cleaned and restocked. It will also involve fulfilling any basic food preparation duties communicated by the cook when functions take place. This role is perfect for anyone looking to gain experience in a kitchen environment.
Volunteer Retail Assistants attend to the running of St Peter and St James Hospices' shops, performing general tasks associated with running a store on the high street. These can include getting stock ready for sale, cleaning and arranging the shop floor, assisting and serving customers, and being aware of confidential procedures. This role would suit someone who enjoys working as part of a team and helping the general public, but would also suit someone looking to improve in these areas, as well as gain experience in retail.
The core responsibilities of a complementary therapist are to consult with the patient before any treatment, deliver various therapies such as aromatherapy, messages, reflexology or reiki treatments. To record treatments administered, manage your appointments and caseload, and attend team meetings. Anyone applying to this role must have the relevant qualifications in various therapy and treatments to administer them. They must also have 6 months experience in a similar role, and be a member of a recognised professional body (eg FHT).
Companion volunteers are there to assist both the carer and patient, offering their support and reassurance. Duties include attending home visits to help out with practical tasks, checking in on their well-being, and reporting and recording your visits with a carer. They're looking for friendly and approachable candidates, who are punctual, will adhere to the professional boundaries of the role, can work in a team, and are computer literate enough to email their reports and recorded information.
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.
We at the Kit Wilson Trust are seeking volunteers to help run our busy shops and raise vital funds to keep our rescue centre operating to care for and re-home unwanted animals. There are so many fantastic reasons to volunteer with one of our shops (Hailsham, Uckfield, Heathfield) and there is a role for everyone! As a shop volunteer, no two days are the same and there are is a huge variety of opportunities for you to take part in what we do; From being at the frontlines looking after our customers at the till to working behind the scenes to sort and prepare the pre-loved donations we receive on a daily basis! This is a role that anyone and everyone can take something positive away from, no matter your background, age or experience! We are fully flexible around your commitments and are grateful for every minute our volunteers can give us, even an hour or two squeezed in around your busy week goes a long way!
They are looking for volunteers who could join our team who carry out maintenance as required in Bridge Cottage, Nutley Windmill and our charity shop. This could involve minor electrical repairs, painting, making good on walls as required, etc. Bridge Cottage needs internal painting, and this could be included in the role. All aspects of the role would be subject to arrangements, to suit the needs of volunteers and of the Society. They are looking for competent maintenance people to work as a team alongside existing volunteers, or individually, as required. Hours will not be on a regular basis, but as needed. Ideally, applicants will have basic electrical skills and understanding, woodworking, painting, minor repairs, and the ability to work with others in a volunteer setting.