Adur Voluntary Action

03/06/2026

🔦 Volunteers' Week Spotlight: Siobhan Reynolds - Governor, North Lancing Primary School

❓What volunteer role do you do?
"I volunteer as a Governor for North Lancing Primary School."

❓What inspired you to get involved?
"I wanted to volunteer somewhere I thought I could make a positive difference, & that was based in my local community. Having worked in education for years, I thought I had relevant experience to offer."

❓What do you enjoy most about volunteering?
"I love being active in my local community, & being able to make a positive difference to people/children’s lives."

❓What advice would you give to someone thinking about volunteering?
"Go for it! Find something you have an interest in & then just give whatever time you have, even if it’s just a few hours. And if it doesn’t work out, you can always try something else.

I have met some amazing people, & gain so much from feeling part of my local community, volunteering is a positive, feel good thing to do, wherever you do it!"

💡 Inspired by Siobhan's story?
If you'd like to explore volunteering opportunities in your local community, contact Sarah Leeding, Volunteer Bureau Administrator, at [email protected] for more information. 💙

02/06/2026

🌟 Volunteers' Week 2026 🌟

This Volunteers' Week, we're celebrating the incredible impact volunteering has across Adur - and we are so pleased our Volunteer Centre can play a role in making those connections happen.

Over the last 12 months, AVA has:

✅ Advertised 103 volunteering opportunities
✅ Supported 96 organisations looking for volunteers
✅ Received 224 volunteering enquiries
✅ Welcomed 156 new volunteer registrations
✅ Helped 101 people successfully start volunteering roles

That's 101 people giving their time, skills and passion to support local causes, community groups and charities. 💚

Whether you're looking to make a difference in your community, gain new skills, meet people, or your organisation needs volunteers to help deliver vital services, AVA is here to help.

📢 Looking to volunteer? Get in touch and discover what's available.

📢 Need volunteers? Let us help you promote your opportunities and connect with local people ready to make a difference.

Here's to every volunteer, every organisation, and every connection that helps make Adur a stronger, kinder place. Happy Volunteers' Week! 🎉🙌



These figures build on AVA's long-standing commitment to connecting people with meaningful volunteering opportunities and supporting local organisations to find the volunteers they need.

01/06/2026

📰 On Monday 1st June, we hosted a volunteers thank you event at our office to thank volunteers from AVA and also local community groups for all their hard work. Volunteers came from community gardens, befriending projects, community farms, recycling projects, digital skills sessions and the Repair Cafe.

AVA CEO Karen said "One of my favourite things about this job is working with volunteers who are all doing amazing things for their local communities. It is wonderful to see all the good volunteers do locally and we are so grateful for everything they do. Happy Volunteers Week!"

01/06/2026

Day 1 of 7: Volunteers’ Week💜

“If you want to walk away from your volunteering feeling like you’ve made a truly tangible difference, do it! Don’t think that it’s complicated. Don’t think that you need to be an expert in anything. You don’t. You just need to be kind and able to listen.”

These powerful words come from a Home Start volunteer and perfectly capture what volunteering with us is all about.

Many people think they need specialist skills or professional experience to support a family, but the reality is that some of the most valuable things you can offer are kindness, compassion and a listening ear.
Our volunteers support local families facing a range of challenges, helping parents build confidence, reduce isolation and feel more able to cope. The impact can be life changing, not just for the families we support, but for the volunteers themselves.

Could you spare just 1–2 hours a week to make a real difference to a local family?

If you’d like to find out more about volunteering with Home Start Arun, Worthing & Adur, we’d love to hear from you.

Email Jo at [email protected]

01/06/2026

Lancing GreenDreams Festival 2026 is in just 2 weeks 🌱

Come along, get involved in stallholder's workshops, enjoy live entertainment and learn about sustainability!

🗓️ Sunday, 14th June
⏰ 10:30am - 15:30pm
📍 Lancing Manor, Manor Road, Lancing, BN15 0PH

01/06/2026

01/06/2026

This week, we are celebrating the volunteers in our community 🎉

Our amazing volunteers are the reason we are able to provide so many spaces, events and services throughout Lancing. From caring for our environment to warm spaces and children's activities, their dedication makes a real difference.

Join us in thanking all the volunteers across the UK 👇
https://volunteersweek.org/

01/06/2026

The Next session of our new Spring Training Season is on 9th June and is: Effective Bid Writing . For a full list and to book see: https://tinyurl.com/CMSpring2026