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Volunteer Grant Application Writer – VIEW Craft

In order to continue our valuable work. we are looking for a volunteer to help us apply for grants and funding opportunities. We need someone to: Identify said grants and funding opportunities (trusts, foundations, local and national funders etc) Write simple, clear applications (either in letter form or online) Keep a record of deadlines and applications submitted Track applications and prepare progress and outcome reports. You don't need to be an expert - we will provide background information about the charity and our activities - but some experience of fundraising or applications would be helpful but not essential. We looking for: Good written English and basic computer skills Someone organised and reliable, able to work independently An interest in helping people with sight loss This role is flexible, taking perhaps 2 to 3 hours a week on average. It is available immediately.

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Volunteer Play Worker – Children’s Respite Trust

Are you passionate about inclusion, learning, and making a real impact in the lives of young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? We are looking for compassionate, enthusiastic volunteers to join our team! As a play worker volunteer in our setting, you’ll support children and young people with a range of needs including autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and learning disabilities. Your role may include: • Supporting children with activities • Helping with sensory play and assisting with communication • Providing one-to-one or small group support • Encouraging social interaction and confidence-building • Supporting staff with daily routines and transitions What We’re Looking For: • A caring, patient, and positive attitude • Willingness to learn and adapt to individual needs • Good communication and teamwork skills • No prior experience required – full training provided! What You’ll Gain: • Valuable experience in education and SEN support • Training and ongoing guidance from experienced staff • A chance to make a meaningful difference in a young person’s life • References for future employment or study if needed

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Occasional Fundraising Volunteer – Chailey Heritage Foundation

Join Our Team of Heroes – Be a Volunteer Bucket Collector! Make a real difference in just a few hours! We’re looking for friendly and enthusiastic volunteers to help raise vital funds for Chailey Heritage Foundation. With just a bucket and a smile, you can help change lives. No long-term commitment – just occasional support when you can. 📍 Flexible Locations – Choose a spot near you! ⏳ Short & Sweet – Just a couple of hours can make a big impact. 😊 Meet Amazing People – Be part of a passionate, like-minded community. Chailey Heritage Foundation supports children and young people with complex disabilities and health needs. Every coin dropped in your bucket supports the specialist therapies, resources and equipment used to reach their potential and gain independence. The bucket collections are throughout the year at local supermarkets, garden centres and community events. Sign up today and make a difference.

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Bluebell Railway Steamworks! Volunteers – Bluebell Railway Trust

The Bluebell Railway operates a museum at their Sheffield Park Station which has interactive displays and locomotives on display known as SteamWorks! The main aim of SteamWorks! is to inform and entertain visitors, with more than 60,000 people visiting the attraction every year. We need volunteers to open SteamWorks! each morning and to start up the interactive display, check that everything is working, do basic maintenance and clean the interactive screens. The work requires no previous experience or knowledge of railways or museums and is flexible. The hours are 9.30 to 11am on whatever mornings you are available. You can attend as many or as few mornings as you wish. If you wish you can also join the Museum team for the remainder or part of the day. Steamworks! and the Museum are both are at Sheffield Park Station. You will be part of a team of volunteers who work for the Bluebell Railway Trust which is totally staffed by volunteers. You'll benefit from the camaraderie of a happy team, enjoy working in the heart of one of the world’s best preservation railways and get the satisfaction of being amongst many very happy and appreciative visitors. There are concessionary prices for most food and drinks purchased at the Bessemer Arms Restaurant on site. Full training will be given. There is no age limit for this role. Due to the location of Sheffield Park Station you will require your own transportation.

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Museum Management Support Team – Bluebell Railway Trust

The Bluebell Railway Trust operates two museums at Sheffield Park Station. Both museums have more than 40,000 visitors a year. We are looking to form a team to support the Curator in running the museum. The team roles are hands-on, with duties very varied including repairs and maintenance, forming new displays, cleaning, training, recruitment, collection management to name a few. You will be either working on your own or as part of a small team. Due to Sheffield Park Station's location you will need to have your own transport. There is no age limit.

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Ecology Officer – Bluebell Railway

The Bluebell Railway wishes to engage a volunteer Ecology Officer to advise the railway on ecological matters. This exciting opportunity is a new role to the railway as we seek to enhance our management of our land for the benefit of future generations. The railway has 11 miles of track bed, which includes grasslands, woodlands, tunnels, water courses, embankments and cuttings, much of which is out of bounds to the public and thus largely undisturbed, apart from passing trains. The hours would be flexible but estimated to be around one day a week. The outputs from the role will be: Create a database of flora and fauna within our boundary. Create a strategic plan to encourage biodiversity. Work on habitat management. Advise the railway on matters arising from the flora and fauna. Identify and apply for any grants that may apply to encourage environmental and biodiversity initiatives. Produce monthly or quarterly reports as required. Make the Infrastructure Director lots of tea.

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Sports Facilitator Youth Work Volunteer – Heathfield Youth Hub

We are looking for sports facilitators to join our volunteer team. We have a large sports hall and basketball court where we will do a range of sports, such as football, basketball and badminton. We are looking for volunteers who enjoy sports, and would be happy to help run some sports activities in our youth sessions. You will also volunteer in the other youth club activities that we offer, including arts, games and well-being activities. A DBS check is required for this role which will be fully paid for by us. Applicants must be aged 16 or over. All mileage or public transport costs are paid. Free training opportunities. Sessions are due to start in August / September, and take place in the evenings. You can volunteer once a week or more depending on your availability.

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Primary School Governor – Harlands Community Primary & Nursery School

They are looking to recruit a co-opted governor. As members of the Full Board of Governors, governors work closely with the headteacher, supporting them and challenging them. The role will include: Attending governing board meetings, these normally take place around six times a year and are normally held outside school hours in the early evening. Looking at information and evidence on the school’s progress and discussing with school leaders. Visiting the school to see plans working in practice, and listening to the views of staff, pupils and parents. Training and ongoing development is provided by East Sussex Local Authority and through GovernorHub. This is all explained in the governor induction programme. Governors need to be committed, have the inquisitiveness to question and analyse, and the willingness to learn. They need good interpersonal skills, an appropriate level of literacy and be sufficiently numerate to understand basic data. It is preferable if any applicants do not have children/grandchildren at the school - as they already have parent elected governors and are looking for a balanced mix.

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Foodbank Volunteer Coordinator – Crowborough Foodbank

Job description: To oversee the operation of Crowborough East Sussex foodbank, with concern for its operational efficiency and standards in accordance with The Trussell Trust franchise model. In partnership with the steering group: guide the development of the foodbank project, including its material resources, financial assets, reputation, partnerships and volunteer body. Specific responsibilities Reporting to Trustees: Report to the charity’s trustees bi-annually or at such special meetings as the trustees may call. Advise the trustees of exceptional events, such as complaints, major press contacts, accidents, external evaluations or risk to reputation. Strategic development: Call meetings of the steering group four times a year, providing a report in advance and agenda. Assist Trustees in development and Implementation of Strategic Plan. Trussell Trust compliance: Comply with the terms of the foodbank franchise, including standard operating procedures. Communications: Maintain a foodbank phone and email account. Be the first point of contact for enquiries, responding on behalf of the foodbank with assistance from the (volunteer) administration assistant. Maintain contact with The Trussell Trust both regionally and nationally. Maintain contact with a view to working in partnership local networks including Family to Family and The Crowborough Food Pantry. Client Contact: Undertake regular updates with the client contact team on client issues and client safeguarding issues. Maintain awareness of client contact team support requirements. Foodbank warehouse & volunteers: Visit the foodbank warehouse on a regular basis. Liaise with foodbank warehouse supervisors to monitor operational standards. Volunteer Management- ensure all volunteers receive full training for their respective area of work.

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Baking and Cooking Volunteer – Heathfield Youth Hub

We are looking for Bakers and Cooks to join our volunteer team. A key part of our youth work curriculum is healthy eating, and at youth sessions young people enjoy cooking meals and baking sweet treats. You would help the young people to learn vital cooking skills and recipes that show healthy and sustainable living. You may also volunteer in the other activities that we offer, including sports, games and well-being activities. Sessions are due to start in August / September, and take place in the evenings. You can volunteer once a week or more depending on your availability. A DBS check is required for this role which will be fully paid for by us. Applicants must be aged 16 or over. All mileage or public transport costs are paid. Free training opportunities.

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