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Baking and Cooking Youth Work 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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Creative Arts Youth Work Volunteer – Heathfield Youth Hub

We are looking for ‘Creative Arts Facilitators’ to join our volunteer team. You may be an artist working with paint, fabric, wood or other materials who can create engaging activities for young people who are interested in art. You may also volunteer in the other activities that we offer, including sports, games, baking and well-being activities. Our youth sessions are all in the evenings, you may volunteer once a week or more or less often, depending on your availability. You will require a DBS check for this role which will be fully paid for by us. Applicants must be aged 16 or over. Mileage or public transport expenses are paid. As part of volunteer you will also be required to complete free training courses.

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Music Maker Youth Work Volunteer – Heathfield Youth Hub

We are looking for ‘Music Makers’ to join our volunteer team. We would like to facilitate jamming sessions for young people to play and try out new instruments. You may have experience teaching music, know how to play an instrument or be able to facilitate workshops, bands or singing groups. If you are enthusiastic about music, you will be able to utilise our new music room for young people to its full potential. This role will begin in August/September and take place in the evenings. A DBS check is required for this role which we will pay for. Applicants must be aged 16 or over. We will reimburse your travel expenses whether your own vehicle or public transportation. Free training will be given.

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Cricket Outfield Grounds Person – National Trust Sheffield Park and Garden

With a love of the outdoors, the grounds person will help to maintain our historic Cricket Pitch, keeping it match ready in the Cricket Season and maintaining it during the off season. Tasks include: Interacting with visiting members of the public, answering queries and questions. Using a ride on mower and pedestrian mower. In-house training will be provided for machines. Developing a good knowledge of Sheffield Park cricket pitch and its history. Being part of a varied and enthusiastic team and making new friends. Helping us deliver our commitment to sustainability. Having the opportunity to get involved in additional tasks, e.g. end of season renovations. Cost of travel to and from Sheffield Park will be reimbursed. We ask that volunteers can help once a wee

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Cricket Social Media Volunteer – National Trust Sheffield Park and Garden

We’re looking for a Social Media Volunteer to promote Sheffield Park’s cricket pitch and matches, with its resident cricket team, the Armadillos, to digital audiences. It's a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills with the largest conservation charity in Europe. By getting involved, you could: Share the latest news about Sheffield Park and Garden cricket matches with the Armadillos on our social media platforms. Engage new and existing audiences with cricket matches at Sheffield Park and with the team. Assist and learn more about creating social media sports content for local, national and internal audiences. Use your creativity and skills to produce amazing images and videos. Join an enthusiastic and varied team and meet new people. Gain practical insight into the digital world of social media and content creation. Support Europe’s largest conversation charity and the wider National Trust team. It will help if you're IT literate and social-media savvy. Travel expenses to and from Sheffield Park will be reimbursed.

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Cricket Guide – National Trust Sheffield Park and Garden

We’re looking for cricket fans, or people with an interest in history, to be friendly roving guides for visitors to our historic Sheffield Park cricket pitch. This role will suit you if you're enthusiastic and friendly, enjoy meeting people and like working as part of a team. An interest in history and cricket would be useful, but a willingness to learn is more important. This role will involve being outdoors for extended periods of time. After an informal interview, a taster session and training, a new volunteer can start signing on the rota, which offers a opportunities to volunteer on most days throughout the year. Travel expenses can be claimed.

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Volunteer Workers – Bluebell Railway Trust

Join the Bluebell Railway Trust Team – Help Keep Steam Alive! The Bluebell Railway Trust is at the heart of the Bluebell Railway. As a registered charity, its mission is to preserve and restore our heritage. From rebuilding historic locomotives to refurbishing stations like Horsted Keynes, the Trust plays a vital role in ensuring the railway’s future. It also owns locomotives and rolling stock and operates key attractions, including the Museum and SteamWorks at Sheffield Park Station. However, maintaining this incredible legacy is a challenging yet rewarding task—and we need skilled, passionate people to help make it happen. Without the Trust, the future of the Bluebell Railway would be uncertain. How You Can Help If you share our passion for heritage, we invite you to join our dedicated team. We are looking for individuals with a wide range of skills, including: • Accountants – to manage the charity’s complex finances • Legal experts – to assist with legacy management • Marketing & sales professionals – to promote the Trust and boost fundraising • Museum Front of House – to help with visitor engagement and front-of-house roles • General management & administration – to oversee key operations of the Trust Whatever your expertise, there’s a place for you in this important and exciting team.

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Heathfield Shop Volunteer – Demelza Children’s Hospice

Do you enjoy meeting people? Do you have a talent for delivering fantastic customer service? Why not volunteer in your local Demelza shop in Heathfield? We are looking for volunteers on Monday afternoons, Tuesday afternoons, Friday afternoons and Saturdays. Just a few hours a week can make a big difference, helping the Demelza team to raise funds to support children in the community who have serious or life-limiting conditions. This role is open to anyone aged 16 or over. The shop is open from 9am till 4:30pm Monday to Saturday.

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House Manager For Museums – Bluebell Railway Museum

We wish to recruit a person or persons who will be the volunteer House Manager(s) for the two attractions. This involves dealing with the repairs, maintenance of the exhibition areas and helping to keep them clean, tidy and safe. One of the exhibition areas is in the north end of the locomotive running shed and has a number of steam locomotives on display which are cared for by others as well as interactive displays and the other is a purpose-built museum which was first opened 14 years ago. Ideally, we would have a number of people fulfilling the role who would operate to a roster. They would be a need to visit the museums on their rostered days and deal with any issues that might have occurred. Tools and some materials are on site. The person would liaise with the stewards who are on duty in the museum and the Curator who they report to. Volunteers may elect to work as many or as few listed duties as they wish, and timing is flexible. If you think you might like to volunteer the Curator will call you to discuss fully the role more fully. There is no upper age limit for this role, and under 18's will be considered dependent on skills. Due to the museums' remote location it is advised that you have your own transportation.

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Governor – Woodlands Federation Governing Board

Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of children? Governors make a vital contribution to the success of our schools. All that is needed is commitment, a willingness to be part of a team and an ability to ask questions! Woodlands Federation Governing Board is made up of governors from all walks of life, with a range of different backgrounds, skills and experiences, but they all work together for the benefit of the schools in the federation. The full Governing Board meets six to eight times per year during term time, on a Wednesday at 5.00pm for up to 2 hours - these meetings are face to face, but governors can also join remotely. Governors also use their identified skills and expertise in the Finance Committee and in working groups, which are created from time to time, these have a specific focus and report back to the full Governing Board.

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