VOLUNTEER COLUMN: Do you have some spare time to offer?

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Could you find time to volunteer? It doesn't have to be a whole day, it doesn't even have to be every week, but if you have some time to spare then local organisations would love to have you involved.

Have a look at these roles or visit www.do-it.org for lots more.

Shop assistant (Rustington and Littlehampton) – Link to Hope

Link to Hope is a Christian charity based in Worthing, established since 1991, who rebuilds lives and communities in Eastern Europe through social care and education projects.

It is looking for volunteers to work as part of a warm welcoming team in its shops in Rustington and Littlehampton.

There are a number of roles within the shop, so whether you have budding creative skills for displaying and making up outfits, or have a passion for books, music or china, preparing and merchandising all types of stock as well as serving and talking to customers, it all goes towards the charity’s overall goals of raising funds.

Link to Hope would love you to come and join the team and give them a hand.

Wheelchair/scooter maintenance and repair – Littlehampton Shopmobility

Littlehampton Shopmobility exists to ensure that people with mobility problems enjoy their shopping experiences and help to maintain their independent lives.

It has a range of manual wheelchairs and powered scooters that require maintenance and repair.

Some of the tasks are: checking and repairing wheelchair/rollator brakes, replacing tyres, charging of batteries and cleaning.

Volunteers may be required to adjust days and times to cover illness and holidays.

Drivers and trustees – Arun Co-ordinated Community Transport

Arun Co-ordinated Community Transport provides easy, affordable transport to people who are unable to use public transport by means of minibuses, a dial-a-ride service and a social car scheme.

It is looking for drivers to drive their own cars, the dial-a-ride car or their minibus.