Get Involved
Help support the Summersdale community
Help make a difference in Summersdale
We rely entirely on volunteers to help run the Summersdale Residents’ Association, and we’re always happy to hear from anyone who’d like to lend a hand. You probably have a skill that could help, but there’s no pressure and no big commitment required. Whether you can help now and then, or more regularly, even small bits of support make a real difference.
Got a little bit of time? If you think you may be able to help, please get in touch and see if there is a way you can.
Listed below are the volunteer opportunities we currently have, but if you would like to get involved in a different way please get in touch with the button below.
Volunteer opportunities
Join the SRA committee
What it involves
We are looking for a couple of new committee members.
If you are willing to give your support and enthusiasm, and a few hours of your time each month, please let us know.
We won’t load you up with a portfolio straight away — we’ll give you a chance to get your feet under the table and see how we operate and how you could best contribute.
Time commitment
A few hours each month.
How to volunteer
Road Champion
What it involves
The role is simple and doesn’t need much time. It’s mainly about helping us stay in touch
with local residents and understand what matters to them.
You might:
- Pass on local concerns or ideas
- Act as a link between your road and the SRA
- Let us know about local issues or events where the SRA could help
- Help us stay connected with residents on your road
Time commitment
Low — it’s mainly using local knowledge as and when needed.
How to volunteer
Speedwatch
What it involves
Watch helps raise awareness about speeding in our area.
Volunteers stand in hi-vis jackets to remind drivers of the speed limit. Drivers caught
speeding may also receive a warning letter from the police.
The team is looking for more volunteers to help keep this important community work going.
Time commitment
Occasional sessions (more volunteers helps the service continue).
How to volunteer
Newsletter Distributor
What it involves
Deliver newsletters.
Let the Membership Secretary know when people have moved in or out.
Give new arrivals a prospectus/membership form.
Help encourage new residents to join.
Time commitment
Occasional and flexible
How to volunteer
Gravel spreading (footpaths)
What it involves
Volunteers have helped spread gravel on footpaths around Summersdale and Lavant to help avoid people slipping in the mud.
We are looking for volunteers to help with this work when the need next arises.
Time commitment
If we get enough people, a couple of hours, two or three times a year is all that is asked for.
How to volunteer
Email: info@summersdaleresidents.co.uk and someone will be in touch.
Events team
What it involves
We would like to organise more SRA events, from informative talks to social events, but we need people to help us do this.
If you are willing to help and/or have ideas of the kind of events we should organise, please get in touch.
Time commitment
Flexible (depends on the event).
How to volunteer
Tree watering
What it involves
We plant replacement roadside trees each year, and they need a bit of help getting established — especially in dry weather.
Tree watering is a simple, practical way to support this work and keep new trees healthy.
If you walk past a new tree most days, you’re in a great position to help, because small, regular top-ups can make a real difference.
Please let us know if you are watering a tree.
Time commitment
Occasional and flexible — you help when watering is needed.
How to volunteer
Committee Member
What it involves
An SRA committee member represents local residents, raises community concerns, helps organise local projects and communications, and contributes to decisions that support and improve the Summersdale community.
Time commitment
A meeting every 6 weeks on a Thursday 7-9pm.
How to volunteer
Not sure where you fit in?
If you would like to get involved, but not sure where you fit in, please email chairman@summersdaleresidents.co.uk and we can have a chat.