Volunteer with Wealden Citizens Advice
Our volunteers make a real difference to people’s lives. Every year we help people avoid homelessness; claim millions of pounds in previously unclaimed benefits, enforce their employment and consumer rights and manage millions of pounds of debt. We also campaign for change in the policies and practices that adversely affect people’s lives.
We simply could not do what we do without our volunteer team and in return for the commitment we ask from you, we can promise you a rewarding and challenging volunteering experience which really benefits your community.
Why volunteer with us?
Make a real difference in people’s lives.
Gain valuable skills and experience.
Be part of a friendly and supportive team.
Help us in our quest to help more people in
Eastbourne than ever before.
Full training provided!
We ask for a minimum of 1 day a week starting at 9am and finishing around 3pm or during educational holidays.
Student Volunteers
Volunteering with us offers numerous benefits, especially for students interested in law, social policy, or community support roles.
Parents at Home
Due to the flexible hours, volunteering with us is a rewarding activity to do during the school day.
How our volunteers say they feel
Supported - “I was worried that I didn’t have any experience to become an adviser, but I got all the training and support I needed to fulfil my role. You gain skills and experience that stay with you for life. There is a great support system in place…it makes you feel like you are part of something great.”
Challenged - “The most enjoyable part of volunteering is the difference we make. You speak to a person who might be nervous and not know what will happen to them - in some cases they will be quite distressed. At the end of the conversation, they are thanking you for all that you have done for them.”
Claiming volunteer expenses
As a service, we aim to make sure volunteers aren’t out of pocket as a result of their volunteering.
As your volunteer role with us is unpaid, we do pay your travel expenses both to your regular office and for training and meetings.