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Volunteer Gardener – Chailey Heritage Foundation

🌱 Help Our Gardens Grow – Volunteer with Us! 🌷 Chailey Heritage Foundation Do you love nature and enjoy gardening? Join our friendly team and help create magical, sensory spaces for the young people at Chailey Heritage Foundation and their families to enjoy. We have several unique gardens, including our beautiful Celebration Garden, specially designed as a sensory experience. These spaces offer moments of peace, connection, and joy—and we need your help to keep them thriving. Whether you're an experienced gardener or just enjoy being outdoors and getting your hands dirty, we’d love to welcome you! Why volunteer with us? 🌼 Be part of a warm and welcoming community 🌞 Enjoy the benefits of fresh air, exercise, and shared purpose 🌻 Learn new skills or share your gardening know-how The amount of time you volunteer is flexible. It is also dependent on the weather and time of year. The group of gardeners meet on Wednesday mornings, but other times are available. Volunteers require an enhanced DBS due to working on site.

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Legacy Manager – Bluebell Railway Trust

We are looking for a volunteer to help the Trust team with wills and legacies, which includes liaising with executors and their solicitors, and monitoring and reporting on the progress of the administration of estates. We also assist individuals who are thinking of leaving gifts in their wills to the Bluebell. The role would perhaps suit a retired solicitor, accountant or professional executor, or someone with a reasonable working knowledge of the law and practice of wills and estate administration. A sympathetic and helpful approach to donors and the ability to work closely with colleagues would be beneficial. You do not need to be a legacy professional. The Trust team works on site at Sheffield Park Station on Wednesdays or Thursdays, although much of their work is done remotely from home. The Trust, like the Bluebell as a whole, supports equal opportunities. The Bluebell Railway Trust, the charity that supports the Railway, is best known for managing our main fundraising appeals, donations and Gift Aid. It also receives gifts that very generous supporters leave us in their wills, known as legacies. Without such gifts the Railway would not be able to carry out much of the restoration work that is essential for its ongoing operation. Current and future projects that are being funded from gifts in wills include:- The overhauls of Q Class No 541and P Class 323 “Bluebell” The replacement of almost half a mile of worn-out track south of Sharpthorne Tunnel The overhaul of Bulleid designed Carriages

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Tool Sharpener – The Repair Café Uckfield

Are you a practical person, good at sharpening a range of metal tools, from garden shears to chef's knives? Would you be happy doing this once a month for local folk as part of our repair team? Uckfield Repair Café are seeking such a person to join our group of nearly thirty repairers, specifically to help sharpen tools that are brought in by our customers to our monthly drop in sessions. This is the perfect opportunity for someone wanting to do something practical to help local people repair and improve their items, and join in with the amazing work that goes on at the repair café. There is no age limit but applicants will need to be experienced in doing this job safely. We have a few hand tool such as files and sharpening stones, but we also encourage our repairers to bring their own equipment that they are familiar with. All volunteers give their time freely, but any pre-agreed legitimate out of pocket expenses for tools and materials involved in the task will be met out of voluntary donations from our customers. The sessions are on the 4th Saturday of each month (except for December). We set up from 9am for the public attend between 9.30 and 12.30, and we clear up by 1pm.

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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 – The 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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