Volunteer work with Aldingbourne

You can help to support the work of the charity by offering your skills to support the activities at The Acorn, Aldingbourne Country Centre or the Craft Service.

The success of the Furniture Restoration Department would not have been so speedily achieved had it not been for the input of our volunteers, some of whom are still working with us today.

Bill Toole, Don Glue and Tom Barkham were our volunteer pioneers back in the 1990’s.  Mike Atkins has been a regular since 1998 and is our caning and turning expert. Dennis Cooke and Ken Bourner are our newest recruits, all working with Jim Thomson as the member of staff responsible for the smooth running of the department. The Aldingbourne Country Centre is fortunate to have such a dedicated team of volunteers.

Some of our volunteers from Aldingbourne Country Centre

You can also help by putting us in touch with local businesses who can offer us work experience, voluntary work or paid work opportunities

We are especially seeking volunteers to help us with our Wood Recycling Social Enterprise.  If you have practical skills and love wood, please contact Peter Stanley on 01243 544607.

If you have experience or an interest in Bee-keeping to keep this vital rural skill alive please contact Simon Hutchins on 01243 542075.

What our current volunteers have to say:

"Every day new situations and things to discover about others and myself"

"Being able to help in some small way with the everyday things that make life better"

"Being able to offer and receive friendship".

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Have you ever considered becoming a Trustee with Aldingbourne?

Our Board of Trustees meet quarterly to oversee the operation of The Aldingbourne Trust working closely with the Senior Management Team developing the business plan of the Trust.

If you feel you have qualities and experience you could bring to the Trust, please contact 01243 544607 to discuss this further.