partnering success

Karen Crozier
Volunteer Connections

Volunteers working on 
'Make a Difference Day'

Volunteers at New Road Nurseries

Volunteer Connections East Sussex
Volunteer Connections was established in January 2003 with funding from the Big Lottery Fund.  Based at Prospects
House it co-ordinates people who wish to volunteer with placements that need volunteers.

Volunteer Connections has received funding from East Sussex County Council, Lloyds TSB, Wealden District
Council and works in partnership with Millennium Volunteers. 

Volunteer Connections supports volunteers thought placements, will make appointments and if required go with
the volunteer to their placement.

Volunteer Connections is committed to Equal Opportunities for all and is sensitive to the special needs of
vulnerable members of the community regardless of age, disability or disadvantage.

Volunteers can also get help and advice on individual training needs and opportunities. Hailsham Trust can
arrange funding for courses depending on availability.

If you are interested in volunteering, or would like to offer places for volunteers, please ring
Karen Crozier on 01323 446416, or email: karen.crozier@hailshamtrust.co.uk.

STEPS TO VOLUNTEERING

1. Contact Karen Crozier at Volunteer Connections by:

• Popping into at Prospects House, 7 - 9 George Street, Hailsham

• Calling Volunteer Connections on 01323 446416

• E-mailing karen.crozier@hailshamtrust.co.uk.

2. An appointment to suit you will be made to have a chat with Karen about the kinds of volunteering you
   might be interested in.

3. You will be given information about placements which meet your chosen role. This may be to help you
   get back to work, or to meet people, or just as an interest.

4. You will be given information about placements which meet your chosen role. This may be to help you
   get back to work, or to meet people, or just as an interest.

5. Once a placement has been chosen, Karen will arrange a time to go with you to meet your placement
   provider, to check that you are happy with your choice.

6. If training is required, Karen will liaise with the Training & Development Co-ordinator to organise
   appropriate courses or workshops for you.

7. When you start, you will receive a full induction which will cover health and safety, equal opportunities,
   child protection (if appropriate), and any other policies relevant to your role.

8. Karen will visit or call during your first few times to ensure that everything is OK. If there are any
   problems they can be quickly dealt with, or an alternative placement found.

Volunteer Connections can also offer advice on grants that are available to community groups and
voluntary organisations. Karen has access to several databases including Grant Finder.

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