VOLUNTEER
WE HAVE A FANTASTIC TEAM OF VOLUNTEERS
VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
We value our volunteers highly and strive to ensure that each person:
- Has a clear role description
- Has the support they need to carry out their role
- Is given the training needed for the role
- Has all out-of-pocket expenses, e.g. travel expenses reimbursed
We understand that people volunteer for many different reasons, including:
- To gain new skills, knowledge and experience
- To make a difference to the lives of others
- To feel valued and part of a team
- To spend quality time away from work or a busy lifestyle
- To gain confidence and self-esteem.
- To enhance a CV and improve employment prospects
- To use professional skills and knowledge to benefit others (usually described as pro bono).
CAN I VOLUNTEER?
No matter what your age or skills, if you’re keen to make things better for people in Sussex, we’d love to have you as part of our team.
Our volunteers contribute from 2 to 20 hours a week our youngest is currently 16 and the oldest is 88.
Examples of what our volunteers do range from running interest groups or gardening in our supported housing to helping children with art or reading, serving meals in our cafes and helping older people to and from our Centres.
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WHAT SUPPORT WILL I GET?
You’ll get full training for your role and we’ll provide you with on-going support. You’ll also have the support of members of our team of permanent staff. And you’ll get all out-of-pocket expenses reimbursed.
For further information please contact the service you are particularly interested in directly.
