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Social Media Co-ordinator – Uckfield Repair Cafe

Are you looking to gain experience professionally with social media? Or perhaps looking to use your talent with it to help others? Uckfield Repair Café are seeking one or two volunteers to assist them with their social media presence. The role will involve attending their café sessions each month, taking photos to then use online. Additionally you'll get the opportunity to speak to customers, and write up their stories. Any applicants will need to be IT literate, and familiar with social media. There is no age limit for this role, you just need to be able to attend their sessions on the 4th Saturday of each month (except for December). Sessions run from 9am until 12:30pm, and the role will commence this month on the 28th of September. This is the perfect opportunity for someone looking to get their foot in the door of working in social media, but equally may be perfect for someone wishing to expand their knowledge of the platforms, and do so by sharing the amazing work that goes on at the repair café.

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Administration Volunteer – Taylor-Made Dreams

We are seeking an administration volunteer to help provide general office support for day-to-day administrative tasks such as document management, arranging post and deliveries, handling office inventory. What this involves: Organising and storing documents—like creating folders for forms and reports or scanning paperwork into the computer system. Sorting incoming mail and sending out post—could be posting thank-you cards to donors or handling deliveries of donated items. Keeping track of office supplies—like organising our collection pots and event boxes • Assist with data entry and database management, ensuring accurate entry and updating of volunteer or donor information in databases, while adhering to data protection policies. What this involves: Typing in contact details for new volunteers or donors—names, phone numbers, email addresses—into the database. Updating addresses or donation amounts if someone’s info changes. Making sure sensitive data (like personal info) is kept private and follows the rules—like using secure systems and not sharing it without permission. • Support the planning and coordination of charity events or projects by preparing materials, scheduling meetings, and liaising with volunteers or stakeholders. What this involves: Creating flyers or packing info bags to hand out at charity events. Setting up meetings with volunteers—finding a time that works, sending out invites, and making sure everyone has the right details. Chatting with volunteers or organisations involved—sending emails, making calls or passing on key info so everyone’s on the same page.

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Events and Awareness Volunteer – Taylor-Made Dreams

There's no minimum or maximum number of volunteers needed for this role, the more, the merrier. • Assisting with fundraising events, from idea generation, organisation and help on the day or at the event itself. What this would involve: Suggesting fun event ideas like a sponsored walk, quiz night, or bake sale Booking venues, contacting suppliers, creating posters or invitations Setting up tables, welcoming guests, managing stalls, or selling raffle tickets on the day • Providing support to local groups with their fundraising efforts. What this would involve: Advising a school that wants to do a dress-up day for donations Helping a local business run a coffee morning fundraiser Providing them with banners, leaflets, or donation buckets and showing how to use them • Act as a representative on behalf of Taylor-Made Dreams at charity or community organised events. What this would involve: Wearing branded clothes and chatting to people about what Taylor-Made Dreams does Setting up an information stand and answering questions Collecting donations or giving a short talk about the charity’s mission

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Secretary – Buxted Bonfire Society

The Secretary is a core member of the Buxted Bonfire Society’s Committee and plays a vital role in the organisation’s operations. This position is best suited to someone who is well-organised, a good communicator, and able to manage administrative tasks with care and accuracy. This is a permanent volunteer role, suitable for someone looking to get involved in the local community. Main Responsibilities: Meeting Administration: Schedule committee meetings and the Annual General Meeting (AGM), ensuring all members are informed in good time. Prepare and circulate meeting agendas in advance. Accurately take and distribute minutes of meetings. Maintain records of attendance and key decisions for transparency and continuity. Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for all general enquiries and official correspondence. Direct queries to relevant committee members where appropriate. Liaise with fellow bonfire societies, local councils, community groups, and charities to support collaborative efforts and compliance. Send out regular updates to members and volunteers regarding events, meetings, and Society news – either electronically or by post/hand, depending on the recipient. Record Keeping: Maintain up-to-date records of members, contacts, and key stakeholders. Keep Society documentation organised and accessible, including policies, licences, and historical records. Support with compiling documentation for insurance, safety plans, and event risk assessments. Event Support: Assist in coordinating the permits, permissions, and required paperwork for events, especially the annual Bonfire Night celebration. Ensure all necessary forms and submissions are completed accurately and submitted on time to relevant authorities.

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Volunteer Stock Sorter – Kit Wilson Trust

What is a Volunteer Stock Sorter? Volunteer stock sorters play a vital role in supporting our charity's goals by helping manage incoming donations at our donation hub in Ridgewood, Uckfield. As a stock sorter, you will be sorting, organising, categorising and preparing donations ready for our charity shops to sell and raise money for The Kit Wilson Trust. What's involved? Sorting Donations: Inspecting and sorting incoming donations, including clothing, household items, toys, books, and other goods. Categorising Items: Organise donations by department, quality, and condition, ensuring items are sorted according to established guidelines. Quality Control: Assess the condition of donations, selecting items suitable for sale and setting aside any that are damaged or unsuitable. Preparation for Sale: Prepare items for display in our shops, including hanging, steaming, labelling and cleaning. Maintaining Work Areas: Keep the sorting areas clean, organised, and safe, following all health and safety guidelines. Collaboration: Work closely with other volunteers and staff to ensure smooth operations and effective communication.

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Online Sales Volunteer – The Kit Wilson Trust

What is an Online Sales Volunteer? As an online sales volunteer, you will be helping us manage and grow our online sales marketplace and platforms. We are seeking volunteers to help us organise, research, photograph, list, package & post items earmarked for sale on our online platforms. What's involved? Research: Inspecting items marked as potentially valuable and researching their value in more detail. Photography: Making use of our photography areas to take impactful photos of our items ready to list on our online store. Packaging: Safely and professionally packing items ready to ship to our buyers. Logging & Listing: Making use of our logging processes & software to accurately catalogue our items marked for listing. Collaboration: Work closely with other volunteers and staff to ensure smooth operations and effective communication.

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Technology Support Volunteer – Association of Carers

Help Support Unpaid Carers Using Technology. Are you tech-savvy and passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? We're looking for compassionate and reliable volunteers to support unpaid carers in their own homes by helping them use technology more confidently. What You'll Do: Visit unpaid carers at home. Help set up and explain everyday tech tools (e.g., video calling, apps, smart devices, online services). Offer friendly, patient guidance at their pace. Report progress or challenges to our team. You Don't Need to Be an Expert—Just: Comfortable with smartphones, tablets, and basic apps. Good at explaining things simply and clearly. Respectful, trustworthy, and kind. Willing to volunteer a few hours a week. Why It Matters: Unpaid carers often feel isolated and overwhelmed. With your support, they can stay connected, access resources, and feel more in control—making their caring role more sustainable. We Provide: Training and ongoing support. Travel expenses paid. Help empower carers—one click at a time.

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Community Lunch Club Volunteers – Ridgewood Village Hall

We are looking for volunteers to join the team, once a month, to assist with our Community Lunch Club. Serving food and drinks to our guests, and clearing tables etc. Joining in with the team, and having fun at the same time! A DBS check is required, but we will apply for one free of charge. The Community Lunch Club takes place on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 11.30am to 2.45pm.

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Lead Volunteer & Assistants for Every Mind Matters Group – Ridgewood Village Hall

Every Mind Matters is a national initiative to promote mental health and wellbeing, encouraging people feeling anxious, low, or overwhelmed to speak to others who have had similar experiences, and make small changes to help. We are currently seeking both a Lead Volunteer and Assistants to help with running our Thursday Afternoon Every Mind Matters group. Ideally any applicants will have being working with or have lived experience of mental health challenges, and can use these to support others on their recovery journey. This is a non-clinical role, where you will be speaking to attendees, fostering trust and sharing personal recovery experiences, and promoting hope, empowerment, and mutual support. Volunteers play a vital role in creating a safe, inclusive, and recovery focused space that encourages connection and personal growth. Due to the nature of these roles a DBS check is required, however we will cover this free of charge. If you are available on a Thursday Afternoon, and feel you have the right experience or skills to help out, with just a few hours a week you can make a positive impact on the lives of others.

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Volunteer Trading Assistant Heathfield – Demelza Children’s Hospice

We are seeking a Volunteer Trading Assistant for our shop in Heathfield. Our shops provide a vital source of income, helping us to care for children and their families. Giving a small portion of your free time goes a long way to making this happen. Volunteers will be supporting the shop manager, helping to sort, display and sell donated items of clothing and other sundries. You'll be given full training for using the till, and dealing with cash or credit card payments. You choose the amount of hours you can give, we are flexible with scheduling, and only ask that you give as much notice as possible should you be unable to cover a shift. We will be open every day of the week with times to be confirmed. The minimum age for this role is 16, with no upper age. Expenses can be paid for mileage costs. No DBS is required. A uniform can be provided if requested. Our new Heathfield shop is proposed to have ground floor facilities (kitchen and lavatory) to support those who struggle with mobility. We are planning to open in the 1st week of September, and any support that volunteers can offer during the core opening times would be amazing.

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