Volunteer
Age UK West Sussex, Brighton and Hove relies on volunteers to help us offer vital services in the local community. Would you like to lend a hand?
Volunteering is a great way to share your life skills and experience. You can make an invaluable contribution to your local community.
We welcome a diverse range of volunteers from all backgrounds, abilities and ages. If you have some spare time and would like to make a difference to older people in the community then Age UK West Sussex, Brighton and Hove would love to hear from you!
Many activities that we run would not be possible without the support of volunteers.
As well as the satisfaction of knowing you are giving something back it can provide you with a feel good factor, adding to life’s many achievements, and will really make a difference to those whose lives you enrich.
We have a variety of volunteering opportunities catering to individual's differing skills and abilities (see our current volunteering opportunites below) and we are certain to find you a role that you will enjoy.
If you are still not sure what you may be able to do, we would be delighted to discuss this with you.
Get in touch...
Anyone interested in volunteering for us should contact Volunteer Manager, Richard Harris, ideally by email on richard.harris@ageukwsbh.org.uk or call 01273 021 620
Current volunteering roles
All areas
Gift of Friendship - befriender
This role involves a weekly visit or phone call to a lonely older person, offering companionship and conversation. Helping them develop new relationships and explore possibilities to participate in social activities where possible. And helping to create lasting friendships and connections.
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Home visiting support
You will be supporting older people through weekly visits to their home. The role involves providing short term practical support (not personal care) to vulnerable adults including those recently discharged from hospital.
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Reception / Café Assistant flexible volunteers
We need a volunteer who can work on reception, but also help out in the café, when needed. Working on reception, you will often be the first person someone will speak to when they arrive at the location. This will include staff, volunteers and the general public. While assisting in the café, you may be taking orders for food, making and serving drinks and keeping the area clean and tidy at all times.
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Adur and Worthing
Home visiting support
You will be supporting older people through weekly visits to their home. The role involves providing short term practical support (not personal care) to vulnerable adults including those recently discharged from hospital.
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Form filling
In this role, you will be helping the advice service support older people to claim benefits or complete other forms, such as blue badge, which will help them to live independently.
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Arun (Bognor Regis/Littlehampton)
Flexible volunteer (kitchen and/or reception support) at Laburnum Centre, Bognor Regis
Dementia daybreak assistant
Laburnum Centre, Bognor Regis
You will help the club coordinator and support worker in the smooth running of the service. This can involve, but is not limited to, preparing refreshments for customers, supporting staff in the delivery of activities provided and supporting customers to have meaningful engagement.
In this role you will help support people living with dementia and their carers. Training will be provided to help you within this role, however a having a caring, compassionate and patient disposition is essential.
Apply today
Administration and phone support for Home Visiting team - Laburnum Centre, Bognor Regis
Men’s group leader
Bognor Regis, Littlehampton/Rustington area
The purpose of this role is to facilitate a small group of men in a small friendly pub to meet up in a laid-back informal environment. The group will be shaped to the needs of the client group and can be run as is convenient to the facilitator which could be weekly, fortnightly or monthly. For up to 2 hours.
Due to the specific type of group, ideally, we would like a male to facilitate a friendly, fun group and enjoy meeting people and supporting them to love later life.
Apply today
Kitchen/cafe help
Laburnum Centre, Bognor Regis (Tuesday & Thursday only)
You will assist in the café, taking orders for food, making and serving drinks and keeping the area clean and tidy at all times. Ideally you will have cafe/barista experience but full training will be given. Other duties will consist of setting up the café area and clearing up at the end of the day.
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One-off community events assistant
As an Events Assistant, you will be supporting our staff to run the activities for older people during a 3-hour session in various locations across Arun and Chichester areas.
Gym receptionist
Laburnum Centre Gym, Bognor Regis (Wednesday only)
As a receptionist, you will often be the first person someone will speak to when they arrive at the Gym. This will include staff, volunteers and the general public.
Brighton and Hove
Men’s group leader
The Royal George, Shoreham
The purpose of this role is to facilitate a small group of men in a small friendly pub to meet up in a laid-back informal environment. The group will be shaped to the needs of the client group and can be run as is convenient to the facilitator which could be weekly, fortnightly or monthly. For up to 2 hours.
Due to the specific type of group, ideally, we would like a male to facilitate a friendly, fun group and enjoy meeting people and supporting them to love later life.
Burgess Hill
Café/kitchen assistant
Kings Weald Centre, Burgess Hill (Mon to Thurs + Saturday, 10am - 1pm)
The main duties will be to assist in the café, taking orders for food, making and serving drinks and keeping the area clean and tidy at all times, as well as setting up the café area and clearing up at the end of the day.
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Receptionist
Kings Weald Centre, Burgess Hill (Tuesday to Fri, 9am - 12pm)
As a Receptionist, you will often be the first person someone will speak to when they arrive at the Centre. This will include staff, volunteers, clients and the general public.
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Activity assistant
Kings Weald Centre, Burgess Hill (Thursday, 2pm - 4pm)
As an Activity Assistant, you will be supporting our Staff to run the activities planned for the day in our busy hall.
Chichester
Meet & greet
Elms Lane, West Wittering
You will welcome members ensuring that they are safe and comfortable during their visit and laisie with the staff to ensure the group are comfortable ie. supporting with carrying drinks, ensuring tables are wiped and clean, etc.
One-off community events assistant
As an Events Assistant, you will be supporting our staff to run the activities for older people during a 3-hour session in various locations across Arun and Chichester areas.
Crawley
Activity session assistant
Carey House, Crawley (Monday 10.15am -12pm).
As an activity assistant, you will be supporting our staff to run the activities planned for the day in our busy hall.
Activity session assistant
Cornerstone Café, Crawley (Wednesdays during term time 11.30am - 2pm).
As an activity assistant, you will be supporting our staff to run the activities planned for the day in our busy hall.
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Film club assistant
St Paul’s Methodist Church, Crawley (Friday 11am - 4pm, once a month)
As an activity assistant, you will be supporting the team to run the film club.
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Sunshine seniors
Maidenbower Park, Crawley (Thursday 9am - 2:20pm)
You will help the club coordinator and support Worker in the smooth running of the service. This can involve, but is not limited to, preparing refreshments for customers, supporting staff in the delivery of activities provided and supporting customers to have meaningful engagement.
In this role you will help support people living with dementia and their carers. Training will be provided to help you within this role, however a having a caring, compassionate and patient disposition is essential.
Dementia daybreak assistant
Tilgate Golf Club, Crawley (Thursday only)
You will help the club coordinator and support Worker in the smooth running of the service. This can involve, but is not limited to, preparing refreshments for customers, supporting staff in the delivery of activities provided and supporting customers to have meaningful engagement.
In this role you will help support people living with dementia and their carers. Training will be provided to help you within this role, however a having a caring, compassionate and patient disposition is essential.
Men’s group leader
The Hawth Cafe, Crawley (first Tuesday of the month, 10.30am - 12.30pm)
The purpose of this role is to facilitate a small group of men in a small friendly pub to meet up in a laid-back informal environment. The group will be shaped to the needs of the client group.
Due to the specific type of group, ideally, we would like a male to facilitate a friendly, fun group and enjoy meeting people and supporting them to love later life.
Apply today
Haywards Heath
Men’s group leader
The purpose of this role is to facilitate a small group of men in a small friendly pub to meet up in a laid-back informal environment. The group will be shaped to the needs of the client group and can be run as is convenient to the facilitator which could be weekly, fortnightly or monthly. For up to 2 hours.
Due to the specific type of group, ideally, we would like a male to facilitate a friendly, fun group and enjoy meeting people and supporting them to love later life.
Apply today
Activity assistant for art classes
Lamb House, Haywards Heath (Thursday, 10am - 12.30pm)
As an Activity Assistant, you will be supporting our Staff to run the activities planned for the day in our busy hall.
Dementia daybreak assistant
Lamb House, Haywards Heath (Wednesday)
You will help the club coordinator and support worker in the smooth running of the service. This can involve, but is not limited to, preparing refreshments for customers, supporting staff in the delivery of activities provided and supporting customers to have meaningful engagement.
In this role you will help support people living with dementia and their carers. Training will be provided to help you within this role, however a having a caring, compassionate and patient disposition is essential.
Café/Kitchen assistant
Lamb House, Haywards Heath
The main duties will be to assist in the café, taking orders for food, making and serving drinks and keeping the area clean and tidy at all times, as well as setting up the café area and clearing up at the end of the day.
Memory cafe assistant
Lamb House, Haywards Heath (4th Thursday of the month, 2pm - 4pm)
You will help the memory cafe coordinator and support worker in the smooth running of the service. This can involve, but is not limited to, preparing refreshments for customers, supporting staff in the delivery of activities provided and supporting customers to have meaningful engagement.
In this role you will help support people living with dementia and their carers. Training will be provided to help you within this role, however a having a caring, compassionate and patient disposition is essential.
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Chris' Volunteer Story
I started volunteering with Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove after a difficult time, hoping to find more purpose and do something to support our Crawley community.
I began visiting an elderly woman, and we quickly built a strong connection—sharing stories and laughter while I helped with errands and GP appointments. These visits gave me a better sense of purpose and showed how small acts of support can make a big difference.
I also help at tea and coffee mornings in Maidenbower, serving drinks and chatting with attendees. One memorable moment was assisting a blind man during lunch, which made me more aware of the everyday challenges some people face.
The other volunteers have been welcoming and supportive, and it’s been great to be part of a team working toward a shared goal.
Volunteering with Age UK has had a big impact on me. It’s helped me regain focus and encouraged me to keep finding ways to support others.