Volunteering

Volunteering is for everyone

The range of activities is so wide that there'll be something for you. There are many benefits not just for the community and those you help but for you too. Whatever you choose, your volunteering will be appreciated and rewarding. 

Choosing to volunteer can also be a way to share an interest or learn how to do something new. Whatever the reason, volunteering brings its own rewards and satisfactions – like learning new life skills, increased social life, improving your local community and much, much more.

There are many organisations working with volunteers in a variety of ways. If you are unsure which type of volunteering would suit you, then contact your local Volunteer Centre, they will be able to help you decide.

Volunteers Week 1 - 7 June 2011

Volunteers’ Week is an annual event which celebrates the fantastic contribution that millions of volunteers make across the UK. The week plays a huge part in raising the profile of the millions of volunteers who regularly contribute to society, while inspiring others to get involved too.

To highlight this contribution organisations will be holding events and activities from 1 to 7 June 2011 to highlight their volunteers and the volunteering that they do.

To find out more and find out how you or your organisation can get involved, visit the Volunteers' Week 2011 website.

Kent Volunteers

Kent Volunteers aims to raise awareness of the range of volunteering opportunities available and to encourage people of all ages and in every community to help local voluntary and charitable bodies. Kent Volunteers is part of Kent County Council but works closely with a range of partners across the county.

Across Kent, in towns and rural communities, thousands of people are already involved in voluntary activities and volunteering opportunities are as many and as varied as there are people with time, interests and enthusiasm to share.

Kent's voluntary sector has the largest number of registered charities outside the Metropolitan districts and an extensive number of voluntary groups. This reflects the time and expertise given by volunteers in the county. Without this generosity, so many organisations and projects could not survive and shows the value of volunteers from all walks of life.

Volunteering and businesses

Kent's businesses support voluntary activity by offering their assets, which can be financial, staff time, skills, premises or equipment. Local employers and employees show many examples of ways that volunteering can be fun and fulfilling and make a real difference to life in Kent. Staff at Kent County Council are encouraged to volunteer through its own employer supported volunteering scheme.

Volunteers come from all walks of life and are needed in all areas and activities.

Become a volunteer, shape your community, shape your Kent.