Volunteering

Why volunteer?

Volunteering is a fantastic way of learning new skills, meeting new people and enjoying new experiences whilst getting involved in supporting your local community.

There are a wide variety of voluntary opportunities available. Hearing children read, providing legal advice to a charity or maintenance projects in the countryside - volunteering offers something for everyone.

 Voluntary organisations are aware that many people use volunteering as a way to gain experience for their careers, so as long as you can show some commitment, don’t be afraid to let them know your motives.  Volunteering will not affect any benefits you may be receiving.

Volunteering opportunities near you

For one to one advice, information and support, as well as a comprehensive and exciting range of opportunities, contact your local Volunteer Centre; there is one in every borough.

You can also find out more about volunteering and the opportunities available from the following websites: 

	offers a range of resources for anyone who wants to volunteer.
	is a partnership between Kent County Council and representatives of business and the voluntary sector in Kent, working together to promote volunteering across the county.
	Kent Adult Education Service volunteers work mostly within the Skills for Life provision.  Skills for Life include English and Maths, as well as independent living skills for those with learning disabiltiies. Training is available and for some this can lead on to becoming a Teaching Assistant or Tutor.
	Environment volunteers are invovled in a wide range of countryside management activities across Kent, undertaking a variety of roles within our Country Parks, for more information click on volunteering placements click on one of the logos left.
	Volunteers are an integral to services across Kent and make a real difference to the community, making the county a better place to live, work and enjoy.
	Volunteers contribute to services across Kent County Council.  There is a wide range of activities available for example, with adults, children or families or in our countryside schemes.  Volunteering with us can provide experience that may be useful in seeking employment within KCC.