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Volunteer Saturday Delivery Driver Pair – Crowborough Foodbank

Join our friendly team of Saturday morning delivery drivers. We deliver grocery parcels to clients, in Crowborough and the surrounding areas. We're currently recruiting pairs to assist us with this important service. Deliveries are collected from the Foodbank warehouse, situated in-between Crowborough and Uckfield. The deliveries are packaged in boxes and bags. You will need the ability to carry these to properties. This may also involve steps and stairs. This is a flexible role, you both volunteer when you can. You will need a car, with insurance that covers volunteer work (most insurers will provide this free of charge). You're welcome to meet with us and find out more about this opportunity and what we do, before volunteering. This will be taking place on Saturdays between 9am - 10.30am. The length of the morning may vary slightly, depending on how many deliveries and volunteers there are. Unfortunately we are unable to recruit lone volunteers for this role, however it is perfect if you're a couple looking to help out in your spare time, family or even just two friends.

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Respite for Healthcare Volunteer – Association of Carers

A Respite for Healthcare Volunteer spends time with a cared for individual, allowing their carer to attend their healthcare appointments. Notice of any appointments is usually given a week in advance, and volunteers will be briefed on what the interests are of the individual they will attend. This role will suit someone who is good at communicating and listening, but also confident in a crisis should one arise. It's hours are adhoc, providing short term cover. 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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Volunteer Driver – Association of Carers

Volunteer Drivers assist by transporting both volunteers who can't drive or don't have access to a vehicle to the carer's home and back again, and carer's to appointments or a day activity. Any applicants will require their own vehicle and a full clean driver's licence. Having a good knowledge of local roads and routes, and being a good communicator will also benefit anyone in this role. Volunteers decide the area they can help out in, as well as the hours they are available for. 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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Talk and Support Volunteer – Association of Carers

This role involves phoning a carer you will be matched with, and having a conversation of roughly 30 minutes, providing an outlet for the carer to discuss their position in confidence. These conversations will take place on a regular basis, gradually reducing in frequency over a 6 month period. The opportunity is perfect for anyone with a background as a carer, or an empathetic individual who is a good listener. 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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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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Ward Helper Volunteer Crowborough – Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking for volunteers for our intermediate care units in East and West Sussex, where our patients are offered short-term recovery and rehabilitation. SCFT aims to support all patients during their stay and works towards their discharge from hospital. Volunteers aid patients' recovery and help provide a positive experience whilst in hospital. This role is to support patients by offering companionship and being a 'Friendly Face' and to also support the ward/facilities staff with practical tasks, including helping out at patient mealtimes (please note that some volunteer shifts are outside of mealtimes and therefore during these, there will be no tasks related to mealtimes to undertake). If you are a "Peoples Person" with good communication skills , reliable and have a caring nature, we look forward to receiving your application.

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