West Sussex Community Minibus: Volunteers wanted

Make a Difference in your Community

Membership for individuals provides an annual calendar of excursions comprising a mix of shopping trips and social outings. Behind all activities is a welcoming and friendly team of volunteers who support members on every step of their journey. West Sussex Minibus likes to get to know all its members, actively fostering relationships, ensuring everyone feels supported and well cared for so that they can make the most of their membership.

As an all-volunteer organisation, the charity relies on people from the local community to help run services. Everyone who volunteers plays a pivotal role in enabling West Sussex Minibus to provide services to the local community of West Sussex. There are many different roles to choose from depending on skills and the time individuals wish to commit. It may be a few hours a week or a day a month; there is complete flexibility to fit with Volunteers existing responsibilities.

Each Division has a dedicated team of volunteers to support the running of its services. Choose a role that’s most suited to you and what fits best around your existing responsibilities. Roles include Minibus Drivers who safely drive members to their destination, Passenger Escorts who assist members whilst travelling on one of their services, Memberships Administrator to support payments and reconciliation, alongside Trips Planner to research destinations, venues and attractions for future trips. Everyone who joins plays an essential role and will experience first-hand what difference the service makes to members’ lives. If you are active and enjoy meeting people, then volunteering with West Sussex Minibus could be for you. You will be helping to assure the ongoing success of the charity and the services offered in your local community.

West Sussex Minibus, Billingshurst, Wisborough Green and Petworth Divisions are welcoming new Volunteers now, so do get in touch. Make a difference, get involved.

New Volunteers and Members are always welcome. For more information, please visit www.westsussexminibus.org.uk. To join, call 0300 772 7735 or (01403) 784428.

Resources Fair Thursday 5th May 2022 12.30 – 4.30pm An opportunity for individuals and organisations to open-up the important conversations around dying, death and bereavement DYING MATTERS ... ... Which is why Dandelion Farewells (independent funeral director) has partnered with charities, suppliers and other professionals to bring you a unique ‘one stop’ Resources Fair to help inform, reassure and prepare you for the possibility of needing to arrange a funeral for yourself or a loved one. Come and join us at Wisborough Green Village Hall on Thursday 5th May 2022 12.30 – 4.30pm

The success of our ongoing community information events has highlighted important questions that people need answering. We are hosting this Fair to provide an opportunity for you to 昀nd out more, in an informal and relaxed setting. Light refreshments provided and free information will be available to take away with you. There are no elements to sign up or subscribe to, but there will be professionals and volunteers who will gladly and generously give their time to answer your questions, share their knowledge and afford you peace of mind. During the afternoon, we will share our ‘My Wishes, My Way’ presentation, 2-3pm in the Committee Room. This is a light-hearted, myth-busting, honest guide to providing an insight into the choices and costs around funerals. There is no charge or requirement to book ahead. Dandelion Farewells is totally transparent and open about the processes, procedures and, indeed, myths which surround death and dying. We are passionate about educating the public so that they may be more informed and, therefore, empowered to make the arrangements most appropriate for them and their loved ones when someone dies. Judith Dandy Independent funeral director 01403 701001 07769 336022