VOLUNTEER
in Chichester
Get Involved – Make a Difference in Your Community
Looking for a way to give back, build your skills, and meet like-minded people? Whether you’ve got an hour a week or just want to help out now and then, we’d love to have you on board.
From helping as a marshal at the Dragon Boat event, mentoring young people, to planning events or running social media for events — we’ve got loads of hands-on opportunities to suit your interests and schedule.
No experience needed—just your energy and enthusiasm!
Interested in getting involved?
Complete the form below to find out more about volunteering with Rotary in Chichester.
Come and talk to us about volunteering on the
Rotary Club stand at the Chichester Dragon Boat Race on 22nd June 2025
We have 3 GREAT clubs in Chichester!
Rotary Club of Chichester
At the Rotary Club of Chichester, we embrace individuals of all ages and work
collaboratively with fellow members of the Rotary family in Chichester.
Our commitment to the community includes:
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We are proud to support and serve as custodians of Chichester's Youth & Community Centre, known as the Chichester Boys' Club. Despite its traditional name, the centre is dedicated to serving everyone, offering a diverse range of activities for all age groups and making a significant impact on our youth
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Caring for our elderly residents by providing Christmas food parcels and vouchers, ensuring they feel appreciated and supported during the holiday season.
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We actively participate in the global Rotary campaign to eradicate polio, raising essential funds to support this critical public health initiative.
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In response to international crises, we contribute to disaster appeals, including the provision of shelter boxes to those in urgent need.
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Through our collections at the Christmas Tree at The Cross, we channel the generous donations from the people of Chichester to support local charities.
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We also support Chichester Men's Shed, a welcoming space for anyone aged 18 and over to create, learn, and share skills while socializing in a safe and friendly environment.
Rotary Club of Chichester Harbour
We are a group of like-minded people from a wide range of backgrounds with a variety of skills. Members range in age from 40–80 years, with an equal gender balance.
We care about our local community and work with nominated charities to support changes for the better. Current projects include:
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Attending the Chichester Food Bank every week with good-quality, second-hand clothing
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Providing household items (e.g. bedding, furniture, kitchen items, white goods) to those in need
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Distributing Christmas sacks with presents and food vouchers to 500+ local families in need
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Organising an annual Golf Day to fundraise for local charities (previous beneficiaries include Sage House Dementia Hub and Chestnut Tree Children’ Hospice)
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Supporting the Chichester Festival Theatre’s charity ‘Young Carers’ and the ‘Chichester Bookathon’ in local primary schools
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Fundraising for international charities including Rotary’s own ‘End Polio Now’ initiative
We raise thousands of pounds every year through events and collections, but it’s not just about raising money. We participate in a wide range of activities and have a lively social agenda.
Interested? Get in touch or come along to one of our friendly breakfast meetings and see for yourself what we do.
Rotary Club of Chichester Priory
We are a club of diverse, active and friendly individuals, who want to make a difference and play a part in our Community and beyond. We help needy local people as well as refugees and Fund Raise for local charities.
In the last year we have organised:
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The Dragon Boat Event
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Rotary Junior Award for Primary Schools
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'Bridging Generations' at Chichester College
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'Mock interviews' for pupils at Bishop Luffa School calling on local businesses to provide the interviewers
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Two local and one Ukrainian teenagers on Rotary's Young Leadership Award course (RYLA).
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Street collections at The Cross for Ukraine and Afghanistan
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Funding for childcare for vulnerable children
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Fundraising for International charities including Rotary's own 'End Polio Now' World Initiative