Our volunteers
Our volunteers are an integral part of our team at YMCA DownsLink Group. Providing support to a variety of services across Sussex and Surrey, they help to make a difference to the lives of the children, young people and families that we work with. Volunteering is a great way to gain experience, learn new skills and make some new friends.
We currently have the following positions available:
To find out more about our current volunteer vacancies or to request a large-print or Dyslexia-friendly form, contact us at [email protected]
Meet some of our volunteers
“I have learnt so much from being a volunteer chaplain and seeing the young people grow. It’s an opportunity to offer support, companionship and give them a sense of belonging. Chaplaincy goes beyond spiritual care – it’s about creating a welcoming space where everyone feels valued and accepted."
-Lisa, Volunteer Chaplain
Read our full interview with Lisa here
What our young people think of our volunteer chaplains
“Thank you soooo much for everything you do and always bringing a warmness and light to the house.”
- Young Resident
“Come more often. You do great work. If it weren’t for you we wouldn’t want to be here. Chaplaincy is the best part of the week… Amazing food and great company.”
- Young Resident
“To cook a meal and for us all to sit down at the table together, it gives you that sense of family.”
- Chaplain
What does Chaplaincy really mean to the young people we support?
When I first moved to the Foyer I didn’t speak to anyone for the first 2 weeks. I don’t know why, but Chaplaincy seemed like a safe place to introduce myself. I didn’t, and don’t see Chaplaincy as anything to do with the Foyer, not related, but more of an outside group, with people to talk to outside of the YMCA and with people who are the same age as me in similar positions – the other residents who attend Chaplaincy. Chaplaincy was a space...
