Words by Cheyanne Bryan
Volunteering is often one of the first ways many people interact with the third sector. Whether you want to gain a new skill or make a positive impact in someone else’s life, giving up your time for selfless acts contributes to improved self confidence and cements you as being a trustworthy person in your community.
We have partnered up with The Social Society to bring you fresh and exciting volunteering opportunities every month. By signing up for a membership, you will have easy access to thousands of volunteering opportunities, be matched with charities due to your skill set, as well as additional perks and discounts for events.
Here are 5 volunteering roles to start your summer right!
Dad La Soul
Dad La Soul is looking for a playdate event volunteer in Sussex for their dad's groups. They are a dad-focused community-interest company that gives attention to tackling social isolation for fathers.
The Wellderness
The Wellderness is a nonprofit based in West Sussex that aims to improve lives through connecting people with nature and improving nature with people. They have an opening for two volunteering roles, one as a social media manager to help them with their socials, and another as a PR volunteer.
Pelican Parels
Pelican Parcels is a charity that delivers new and pre-loved items to families facing financial hardships across Brighton and Hove. They are looking for a volunteer to help them at their warehouse weekly to sort, pack, and deliver parcels.
Conversations Over Borders
Conversations Over Borders are looking for donations of old tech devices such as phones, laptops and tablets that they can wipe and give to people using their service. They offer free online one-to-one sessions teaching English to refugees and those seeking asylum.
Care4Calais
Care4Calais is also looking for help with 'light support' casework and also a volunteer who can drive. They are known for their work in the UK, France and Belgium to provide emergency aid to refugees affected by the European migrant crisis.
To find out more information about each opportunity, head over to The Social Society website and sign up.
This article aligns with the UN SDG Partnerships for the Goals.