Volunteers needed to help threatened wildlife

Diana Adams, of Rustington, took this photo of a red kite over the South Downs at Burpham

The charity is in need of money to help it protect threatened wildlife.

Of around 6,000 UK species surveyed recently, more than one in ten are under threat of disappearing from our shores altogether.

By looking after five or more pin badge boxes in local areas, volunteers could bring in more than £1,000 per year for threatened wildlife.

The role requires around one to two hours per month to visit the locations of the pin badge boxes to collect money and replenish the badges.

Those wishing to take part will need to be able to visit the sites every four weeks in order to collect and pay in all donations raised, as well as replenishing boxes.

For more information on this and other volunteering activities in the area, contact Derek Moore on 01903 731223, email [email protected], drop into the Volunteer Centre at Ground Floor, Bradbury Centre, 1-5 St Martin’s Lane, Littlehampton, BN17 6BS. The Volunteer Centre will be open 9am to 4pm Monday,

9.30am to 4.30pm Wednesday and 9.30am to 4pm Thursday.

Other volunteering activities this week include:

Volunteers are needed to work in memory groups led by occupational therapists and also to assist in planned activities led by physiotherapists and occupational therapists. Volunteers require strong communication skills, the ability to relate well to older patients and be enthusiastic and cheerful. Hours and days to suit the volunteer.

Outreach3Way Sports and Leisure is looking for volunteers to help adults with learning disabilities enjoy sports and leisure activities. Volunteers’ contribution will be to help the team leader to ensure the safety and enjoyment of adults with learning disabilities enjoy the sports or leisure activities the group is undertaking.

Littlehampton Social Club for the Blind & Partially Sighted seeks a car driver to collect one or two members and bring them to club and return them home and general helpers to help out during the club meetings.

Meetings take place on a Tuesday afternoon in Littlehampton.

Drivers are requested to use their own vehicle, though a mileage allowance is paid.

Samaritans requires listeners to listen to anyone who is lonely, unhappy or suicidal. Time is flexible but a commitment of 18 hours per month is required, with one overnight session of six hours.

Those taking part need to be a good listener, non-judgmental, caring and open-minded.