Volunteering is where you work for free but get lots back in return. You’ll meet new people, make friends and gain lots of useful experience.

It will look good on your CV and can help you get a job, as well as giving you the chance to try out different careers.

Volunteering is much more than just making cups of tea at an office – from helping out an animal sanctuary to football coaching, there are loads of volunteering opportunities out there for you.

To watch more films about volunteering in East Sussex, go to Volunteering films

There are lots of different opportunities out there. These organisations can help you find something that suits you.

Vinvolved

Vinvolved are a local volunteering organisation for 16 to 25 year olds in East Sussex. To find volunteering opportunities in your local area, go to the vinvolved volunteering opportunities search

Sussex County Sports Partnership

If sport’s your thing, you can search for ‘volunteer opportunities’ on the Sussex County Sports Partnership search.

Do It

Do It lists volunteering opportunities in your local area, in the rest of Britain and even overseas. Just search on the Do It database.

You can also take a look at East Sussex County Council’s volunteering information: East Sussex County Council – ways to volunteer.

You might be busy with college, uni or work, but volunteering can be fitted in to suit you. Many organisations are willing to be flexible, and fix hours around your schedule, whether you can volunteer for a day a week or a couple of hours a month at a weekend.

You won’t get paid for volunteering, but lots of organisations will cover your travel expenses.

If you have any more questions about how to get involved in volunteering in East Sussex, contact:

Sarah Hodgetts
East Sussex Volunteer Development Officer
3VA - Voluntary Action Eastbourne
8 Saffrons Road
Eastbourne BN21 1DG
Phone: 01323 639373
Email: countyvolunteering@3va.org.uk