We need you

How you can support us

Be part of the good stuff!

Every donation, partnership and act of support helps Hastings Voluntary Action keep good things happening across Hastings & St Leonards – from local projects and volunteering to practical support for community organisations and residents.

Ways to support us

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  • Donate

    Your donation helps HVA support local people, strengthen community organisations and keep vital projects running across Hastings & St Leonards.

    Donate today

  • Partner with us

    Do you think we can work together to tackle some of the greatest needs in Hastings? Contact us to start that conversation!

    Be a partner

  • Fundraise

    Fundraise for us! Participating in a sponsored event? Running a gig at a local venue? Tell us how you can help us! 

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How your support helps

Your support helps Hastings Voluntary Action support food projects, community spaces, volunteering, wellbeing initiatives and advice services across Hastings & St Leonards. Because we work closely with local organisations and community groups across the town, your support reaches far beyond one project alone – helping tackle inequality, strengthen local services and make Hastings a better place to live for everyone.

“Having spent the day at the Crisp Packet project I am in awe. I was humbled that something so simple can have such an impact.”
Balfour Beatty employee
Local legend

FAQs

Got a question about volunteering? You might find the answer here.

  • I want to volunteer and know the sort of volunteering I’d like to do. Can you help?

    You can find a list of current volunteering opportunities on our website. This doesn’t show every volunteer role in Hastings, so if nothing on that page is quite right, get in touch and we may have other suggestions. Email jane@hastingsvoluntaryaction.org.uk  or call 01424 444010.

  • Can you help me find volunteers for my organisation or project?

    Yes – send us your role details. We regularly get enquiries from people looking to volunteer so if we know about your organisation or project, then we can suggest this to them!

  • I want to volunteer but I’m not sure what I want to do, or what might match my skill set. Can you help?

    The easiest thing to do is provide some details about yourself on this form and we’ll be in touch. If you can’t complete the form for any reason, email jane@hastingsvoluntaryaction.org.uk or call 01424 444010.

  • How old do I need to be to volunteer? Is there an age-limit?

    There are a lot more options for volunteers aged 18+, but there are still plenty of things available for people under 18. Take a look on our volunteering opportunities page for some ideas. As for an upper age-limit? In 2025, the oldest officially recognised volunteer was 103 years young.

  • Can I volunteer with HVA?

    Some of our projects are supported by volunteers, but a lot of the time we signpost people to other organisations. If you’re particularly interested to volunteer with HVA, take a look at our projects page and get in touch with the project leader to find out if they are in need of more volunteers.

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