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.
Why volunteer?
Volunteering is a great way to meet new people, learn new skills, and support the work we do in the community.
Who can volunteer?
Almost anyone can be a volunteer. We have a wide range of roles which suit different people and different skills.
How much time do I need to give?
It depends on the volunteer role you are interested in. Some people give an hour a week, other people do more.
Join our 'volunteer army'!
Anyone interested in volunteering for us should contact Volunteer Manager, Richard Harris, ideally by email on richard.harris@ageukwsbh.org.uk or call 07841 662564.
Volunteering Opportunities with Age UK West Sussex, Brighton and Hove
We have a variety of volunteering opportunities catering to individual's differing skills and abilities 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.
If you have some time to spare each week and would like to help us make later life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience for many local people, we would like to hear from you. Volunteers will receive support and training in their role
Volunteering Roles
Telephone befriending
Telephone befriending volunteer
Age UK West Sussex, Brighton and Hove Telephone Befriending service provides support to people to help reduce isolation and improve their wellbeing.
In this volunteering role, you will be helping to improve the wellbeing of older people who have been isolated through Covid, bereavement or poor health and will enable them to feel safe, knowing that someone is checking in on them. This role is about having a conversation and being a listening ear.
The service covers the whole of West Sussex Brighton and Hove.
Dementia Daybreak services
Daybreak club volunteer
You will assist 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.
You will assist in supporting 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.
Volunteers currently requied in Bognor Regis and Crawley.
IT support volunteer
IT support volunteer
The role will provide volunteers with IT support when completing their mandatory and role specific training.
The IT Support Volunteer will be required to perform the role at various Age UK’s centres in West Sussex Brighton and Hove. The IT Support Volunteer can choose to work from any of the centres that require support.
Gardening
Gardening volunteer
Required for gardening duties at the Laburnham Centre, Bognor Regis, West Sussex and at the Burgess Hill Centre, West Sussex.
Kitchen assistant - Bognor Regis
Kitchen assistant volunteer
To assist the Senior Chef and Assistant Chef in the smooth operation of the Kitchen at the Laburnham Centre, Bognor Regis, West Sussex.
First point of contact community navigator
First point of contact community navigator (FPOC)
Age UK West Sussex, Brighton and Hove FPOC service provides support to people to enable them to access the information they require to be able to move their issue forward.
The service covers the whole of West Sussex, Brighton and Hove.
Attendance Allowance form filler
Attendance Allowance form filler
Helping older people to claim Attendance Allowance is one of the most important functions of an Age UK Information & Advice service. Attendance Allowance is a benefit that can be claimed by older people with health problems who require support and care at home to be able to remain living independently. The form is quite lengthy and to fill it in well you need a thorough understanding of how the benefit works. Because of this older people are either often put off claiming or do not receive the benefit even though their health problems would suggest they should be entitled to it.
In this volunteering role, you will be helping the I&A service support older people to claim Attendance Allowance, which will help them to live independently.
Community support volunteer
Community support volunteer
The role involves providing short term practical support to vulnerable adults including those recently discharged from hospital.
This role is based across West Sussex.
Doorstep support and deliveries volunteer
Doorstep support and deliveries volunteer
Support our clients by offering a friendly face and checking they are okay on a regular basis while delivering food, essential supplies and other items to their doorstep.
Locations - Bognor Regis, Southwick, Shoreham, Fishersgate and Burgess Hill
Volunteer hall assistant
Volunteer hall assistant
The main role will be to assist in the café - taking orders for food, serving drinks and keeping the area clean and tidy at all times.
Other duties include setting up the café area, taking payments and clearing up at the end of the day.
Location - Fishersgate
Centre group leader
Centre group leader
As a centre group leader, you will run one of our fabulous groups within the Crawley Centre. This could be anything from arts and crafts, flower arranging, a knitting/sewing group, IT group or something else. It will purely depend on what your interests are.
Location - Crawley centre
Community group leader
Community group leader
As a community group leader, you will run one of our fabulous Community Groups. This could be anything from arts and craft in a church hall, to a club in a pub, a theatre/cinema group, exercise/walking group or something else. It will purely depend on what your interests are.
Location - Crawley
Centre receptionist
Centre receptionist
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 and the general public.
Location - Crawley centre
Activity assistant
Activity assistant
As an activity assistant, you will be supporting our staff to run the activities planned for the day in our busy hall.
Location - Crawley centre
Walking football co-ordinator
Walking football co-ordinator
Support our clients by being co-ordinator for walking football, you may also be a participant in the programme.
Locations -
Worthing Football Club (Wednesday between 9 -11am)
Bognor Regis (Thursday between 10 -11am)
From November, we’ll need a volunteer at Arundel (time to be confirmed)
Painting and decorating
Painting and decorating
Painting and decorating of communal and activity areas at our Haywards Heath centre.
Location - Lamb House, Haywards Heath
Community Neighbour Volunteer - Chichester
Community Neighbour Volunteer
This role involves working as part of our Chichester Locality Team to assist older people across the Chichester District (City & rural) to reengage with their local community post pandemic. The role is designed to connect older people with their local neighbourhood, activities, support & services available and help them to make social connections. The main aim is to reduce social isolation by connecting people and to improve physical and emotional wellbeing.
Location - Chichester
Community Neighbour Volunteer - Horsham District
Community Neighbour Volunteer
This role involves working as part of our Horsham Locality Team to assist older people across the Horsham District (City & rural) to reengage with their local community post pandemic. The role is designed to connect older people with their local neighbourhood, activities, support & services available and help them to make social connections. The main aim is to reduce social isolation by connecting people and to improve physical and emotional wellbeing.
Kitchen Assistant - Haywards Heath
Kitchen Assistant
To assist the Senior Chef and Assistant Chef in the smooth operation of the Kitchen.
Location - Haywards Heath
What else you can do to support us
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Take part in a fundraiser
Could you help us to raise vital funds by taking part in a fundraising event? We have regular events such as sponsored walks, but you could also do your own fundraiser like a cake sale.
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Get your colleagues involved
Could you talk to your colleagues or your employer about how you can support us? We have lots of ideas for how organisations can get involved, including sponsoring an event, making us Charity of the Year, or donating equipment.
Contact our head office
0800 019 1310
email: info@ageukwsbh.org.uk
Age UK West Sussex, Brighton and Hove
Suite 2, First Floor
Anchor Springs
Littlehampton
BN17 6BP
Open 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Thursday and to 4:30 pm on Fridays.