Volunteering
Make a difference and get involved.
Volunteers are central to the work of many charities and other organisations. They are a valuable presence in many communities. They help out in sports clubs, libraries, schools and hospitals.
Local volunteering organisations
Mid Sussex Voluntary Action
Choose a volunteer role based on your availability, skills, abilities and interests.
Tel: 01444-258102
Email: volunteering@msva.org.uk
Website: MSVA
The Admin Hub
Open Monday to Thursday - 10am to 3pm
2nd Floor,
38 Church Road
Burgess Hill
RH15 9AE
For further information on volunteering - please contact us using the details at the bottom of this page.
How do I set up community and voluntary groups?
lease take a look at:
- Setting up a voluntary/community group
- A simple guide to writing a business plan
- The Resource Centre website
What is Compact (West Sussex)?
This is an agreement between:
- Local government
- Local health services
- The voluntary and community sector
- And other public bodies
It aims to make stronger partnerships between different local organisations - helping us work better for you and the community.
Read a copy of the West Sussex Compact.
How do I fund a community project?
There are various groups and organisations you can go to.
Mid Sussex Voluntary Action
2nd Floor
38 Church Road
Burgess Hill
West Sussex
RH15 9AE
Tel: 01444-258102
Email: enquiries@msva.org.uk
Website: Mid Sussex Voluntary Action
Other funding organisations
There are a lot of websites and organisations offering information about grants and funding. Listed below are a range of resources that might be of interest to you. Mid Sussex District Council are not responsible for the content of external sites.
- WestSussex4Funding
- Sussex Community Foundation
- Big Lottery Fund
- Awards for All
- Directory of Social Change (DSC)
- Company Giving
Arts funding
Community Service Awards
These are an annual event celebrating the outstanding work of people within our communities.
Please our Community Service Awards page for further information.
The Mid Sussex Young Volunteer of the Year Awards
Please see our Young Volunteer of the Year Award page.
Contact us
Regina Choudhury
Community Development Officer
Email: regina.choudhury@midsussex.gov.uk
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