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Crowdfunding Organiser – Artytime

Artytime are looking for a volunteer with crowdfunding experience to conduct the campaign for their upcoming planned expansion of the scrapstore. This expansion will provide workshop and studio space, and double up as a youth centre in the evenings. Any applicants will need experience with social media, as promoting any community fundraising initiatives via social media will be key. This role is remote, and can be carried out from home as and when it suits you so it is extremely flexible. There will be required meetings with the manager and project leader, but these can be either face to face or via zoom online. Any agreed upon out of pocket expenses will be covered by Artytime.

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Sunday Morning Driver Volunteer – Holy Cross Church Uckfield

The church are looking for a volunteer driver in the New Year to help out with getting a few of their congregation to services on a Sunday. This would involve both bringing passengers and delivering them home. Services are typically at 9:30am, but the second Sunday of the month is at 10:00am. If there are multiple applicants a rota can be set up. This role will only take a small amount of your time once each week, but will make a big difference in allowing those in need of the service to practice their faith still. Due to the older parishioners in need of the service potentially being classed as vulnerable adults, a DBS check may be required. Mileage will be paid for.

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Football Club Volunteers – AFC Uckfield Town

The club are looking for volunteers to help in the preparation for their home matches, and hospitality during. The role is more of a general one, assisting where required to help get everything ready and run smoothly during matches. Home matches are usually played on Saturdays and Tuesdays during a season, at their home The Oaks on Eastbourne Road, there may also be additional days where an event or work parties when organised. As a volunteer you'll enjoy free entry to home games.

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Distribution Centre Flexible Volunteer – St Peter & St James Hospice

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.

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Driver Escort and Driver Volunteers – St Peter & St James Hospice

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.

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Kitchen Assistant – St Peter & St James Hospice

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.

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Volunteer Retail Assistant Uckfield – St Peter & St James Hospice

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.

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Complementary Therapist – St Peter & St James Hospice

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).

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Companion Volunteer – St Peter & St James Hospice

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.

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