Volunteer with us
Together, let's make East Sussex smile.
Whether you’re looking to give back after retirement, build experience while studying, or meet new people, volunteering with us offers something meaningful.
From helping in our charity shops to restoring furniture, to supporting someone returning home from hospital - there are lots of ways to get involved.
You don’t need loads of time or special skills, just a willingness to help. Whatever your background, your time can make a difference.
Current volunteering opportunities
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Information & Advice
Our Information & Advice service, based in Hastings, is a lifeline - offering trusted support on everything from benefits and housing to care and wellbeing.
We're currently looking for volunteers to help us deliver this vital service. In this role, you'll provide friendly administrative support and assist with client enquiries, helping us ensure that every person who reaches out gets the guidance they need.
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Retail Volunteers
Our shop volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. Their dedication keeps our shops thriving and the income they help generate goes directly toward funding essential services for older people across East Sussex.
If you enjoy meeting people, working as part of a friendly team, and giving back to your community, volunteering in one of our shops could be a perfect fit.
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Social Prescribers
Not everyone who visits their GP needs medical treatment - sometimes, they just need support to feel more connected, confident, or active. That’s where our Social Prescribing team comes in.
As a volunteer, you’ll work alongside our staff and local NHS teams to help people over 50 access community services, social groups, and practical support that can improve their wellbeing.
Befriending volunteer, Norah, tells her story
“I love doing this because I have a heart for people who are lonely and have no one to talk to. Loneliness deeply affects a person’s mental wellbeing, so if even one phone call I make can help change someone’s life, that gives me real satisfaction.
A year ago, I lost my beautiful daughter very suddenly. It had a huge impact on my own mental health, and I found myself feeling lonely and vulnerable. But through befriending and connecting with others, I’ve been helped just as much as I’ve helped — it’s truly a win-win.”