Volunteering to develop safer and stronger communities

From joining a local police search team, acting as a school governor to becoming a magistrate, there are so many ways that you can contribute to your community. Read on to find out more.

Neighbourhood help with consumer issues – your local Consumer Champions
Volunteer to provide consumer support in your community.
Getting involved at your child's school
How to become a parent governor or a member of the parent teacher association (PTA).
Volunteering and libraries
Help deliver books to people who cannot easily use a library due to disability or frailty, or because they are caring for someone who cannot be left.
Apply to be a volunteer purchaser
Volunteers aged 14 to 16 1/2 are needed to help us check that businesses aren't selling age-restricted goods to underage customers.
Becoming a magistrate
Magistrates (or Justices of the Peace) are volunteers who deal with a large proportion of criminal cases in England and Wales. Find out about the magistrates' responsibilities, benefits of the role and how to apply.
Rotary Clubs
This global network of clubs gets involved with a variety of community projects. Membership is by invitation only, so contact your local club if you want to join.
Lions Clubs
International group of both men and women. Community projects include fundraising events to help support local charities and helping families in distress.
Women's Institute
Take part in a wide range of activities and campaign on issues that affect your community.
Sussex Police
From joining a local search team to helping in the office – current volunteering vacancies and useful contact details.
WRVS
Want to help out in an emergency? Find out how you can become part of a WRVS emergency response team.
do-it
If you can't find a volunteering opportunity that interests you, use the search on the home page of the do-it website.