Does your CV need a boost? Are you looking to improve your confidence, learn new skills, and have fun? Help support disabled young people by volunteering at our Amazing Futures youth groups!

Volunteer and young person using lego together.As a volunteer, you will be a safe, supportive person for the young people at our groups. Be a listening ear, support them to take part in activities, and help them make friends with each other.

The next training sessions begin 4 November in Brighton, and 19 November in East Sussex, so get in touch ASAP if you’re interested – contact details are at the end of this post.

If this time around doesn’t work for you, we’ll be holding training and information sessions again in January and April next year.

Attend our online volunteer information session on Thursday 22 October, 3 to 4pm to learn more about what’s involved.

To register, please email Sally at SallyB@AmazeSussex.org.uk.

Volunteer training dates

We provide free training, made up of two 1.5 hour sessions, in either Brighton & Hove or East Sussex. You will need to attend both training sessions before you can volunteer.

East Sussex training dates

Session 1: Thursday 19 November, 4 to 5.30pm

Session 2: Wednesday 25 November, 4 to 5.30pm

Both sessions will be held at the Breathe Centre:

142 Whitley Road,

Eastbourne,

BN22 8LT

Brighton training dates

Session 1: Wednesday 4 November, 4 to 5.30pm

Session 2: Wednesday 11 November, 4 to 5.30pm

Both sessions will be held at Community Base:

113 Queens Road,

Brighton,

BN1 3XG

Who can volunteer?

Young person in an Amaze hoodie.You must be:

  • aged 18 or over
  • in Brighton & Hove or East Sussex

We welcome applications from anyone that meets these requirements, including young people with disabilities. Many of our volunteers have disabilities or additional needs, or are neurodivergent.

Be aware, if you become a volunteer you won’t be able to attend our groups as a participant because you need to keep professional boundaries.

Get in touch

If you’re interested in volunteering, or have any questions, please contact us:

East Sussex

Brighton & Hove