Community Volunteer Central Sussex & Ouse Valley

Sja's West; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in England seeks Community Volunteers to engage in various activities that enhance local resilience. Volunteers can contribute flexibly to fundraising, social media, or community events, with minimal time commitment, perfect for busy schedules. The role offers a chance to inspire others, promote First Aid, and connect with local partnerships. After the selection process, training and support are provided, making it a rewarding experience without demanding a clinical role.

Qualifications

• Passion for helping others and caring about communities.
• Ability to support diverse volunteering activities.
• Willingness to participate in community education and fundraising.

Responsibilities

• Support fundraising, talks, and demonstrations.
• Help at events and provide administrative support.
• Promote the message that First Aid Saves Lives.

Job description

Community Volunteer (Central Sussex & Ouse Valley)

Volunteering with St John Ambulance strengthens communities. From youth support and education to wellbeing, events, and fundraising; your time makes a real impact.

Support the work of St John Ambulance in your community by volunteering as a Community Volunteer, an exciting new role which is designed to revamp how volunteering looks in the modern world; flexible, innovative and is open for all.

We need people who have a passion for helping others, care about their communities and want to make a difference, supporting them to become safe and more resilient. Community Volunteers can choose from a wide selection of activities – including fundraising, talks and demonstrations, supporting at events, volunteer welfare, social media and administration support.

Through supporting the growth of community partnerships, you will bring people along to our cause, growing our membership and fundraising base and spreading the message that First Aid Saves Lives.

Give as much (or little) time as you can afford.With this new role, you simply volunteer when it works for you. That means you can give as much time as you like or as little as 24 hours across a whole year, whenever it suits you. It’s perfect for busy lives, changing schedules, or for anyone seeking a low-commitment involvement.

The Community Volunteer provides an easy way to stay connected and contribute meaningfully to your local community. Here are some examples of what you could do:

• Talks and demonstrations
• Community Roadshows
• Supporting national campaigns
• Counting and banking money
• Booking events
• Supporting Networks
• Administration support
• Writing thank you and community letters
• Media and social media
• Community news and Network newsletters

Through volunteering as a Community Volunteer, you’ll get a huge sense of satisfaction and pride delivering an essential service. It’s great for you, great for your community and great for our nation, and it requires only a small commitment of your time.

Once we have completed your selection and screening for this role, we will provide you with an induction, as well as invite you to any necessary training sessions. We will also provide you with a supportive environment while you are volunteering with us. Information about our volunteer roles are included in the role descriptions. What you can expect from SJA, and what we expect from those who volunteer with us, is included in the volunteer charter.

This role of for those that want to help St John Ambulance and it's initiatives within the network but do not want to undertake a clinical role.

This role is a supportive role that compliments our community iniatives by supporting our clinical team out on operational events, with community education and most importantly fundraising.

Following the selection process there will be interviews held over the weekend of 14th & 15th February. There will be a welcome event once the majority of the candidates will be through the system. This will be during the month of April on a Tuesday evening. Formal training for role will be arranged when the course is released for training if not done by Apr 2026

Closing date for these opportunities is: 01/03/2026

If you’d like to know more about volunteering or would just like to chat to someone who does, get in touch. Please contact our hiring manager, Kevin Folkes, via emailing: [e-mail]

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