Volunteering Opportunities
Get involved in your community – Volunteer!
Could you spare some time to help others in your local community? There are lots of easy ways to give your time to help others – from having a cup of tea with an elderly neighbour, to helping out in your local area or making a regular commitment to volunteer with a charity or community group.
Anyone can volunteer. It can be very rewarding and is a great way to:
- Meet new people
- Gain new or use existing skills
- Get experience
- Make a big difference to your community
How can I get involved?
There are several organisations that can help you find a way to volunteer that suits you. Wealden Volunteering was set up to match individuals and groups with volunteering opportunities in our local community. Working to raise awareness of the benefits of volunteering and improve the quantity, quality and diversity of volunteering in Wealden.
Do-it.org is a database of UK volunteering opportunities. You can search more than a million volunteering opportunities by interest, activity or location and then apply online. You may also want to contact Volunteering England.
Young people can also volunteer either at school or in their own time. If you’re aged 16 or 17 you can take part in the National Citizen Service (NCS).
Crowborough Town Council runs a varied programme of FREE events that aim to bring the community together from all ages and backgrounds. We are always grateful for volunteers to help with various activities at our events. If you would like to get involved, please give us a call on 01892 652907 or email events@crowboroughtowncouncil.gov.uk
Alternatively, why not have a look at some of the other local volunteering opportunities on offer in and around Crowborough such as: