Giving to others can be rewarding – and make you feel good. Simple acts such as helping out a friend or neighbour, making someone a cake or giving someone the time to talk about their worries really do make a difference.

‘When I started volunteering, I felt nervous – but I was made to feel really welcome. After a bit I realised that I did have something to offer – and it was great knowing I had made a difference. Now I feel part of the team and really look forward to going along to help.’

Volunteering can be a fulfilling and worthwhile experience; you get the satisfaction of time and effort well spent and it's a great way to meet new people, learn new skills and gain useful experience. It should also be fun!

The range of opportunities is huge. Whatever skills and experience you have, there is something that you can do. In Kent, volunteer centres can help you find the volunteering role that is right for you.

Tel: 01233 665535
email: admin@volunteering-ashford.org
http://www.volunteering-ashford.org/

Tel: 01227 452278
email: enquiries@chbvc.org
http://www.chbvc.org/

Tel: 01322 272476
email: dartfordvb@care4free.net
http://www.dartfordvb.org/

Tel: 01304 367898
email: doverdvc@hotmail.com
http://www.volunteercentre.net/doverdistrict

Tel: 01732 866901
email:volunteeringedenbridge@vawk.org.uk
http://www.edenbridgevolunteers.org.uk/

Tel: 01634 362119
email: enquiries@gillinghamvolunteercentre.com
http://www.gillinghamvolunteercentre.com/

Tel: 01474 322729
email: info@volunteercentregravesham.org
http://www.volunteercentregravesham.org/

Tel: 01227 366992
email: enquiries@chbvc.org
http://www.chbvc.org/

Tel: 01622 677337
email:volunteers@vam-online.org.uk
http://www.vam-online.org.uk/

Tel: 01732 843346
email: mallingvb@mallingvb.org

Tel: 01634 830371
email: rochestervb@pcihosting.co.uk
www.pcihosting.co.uk/rochestervb

Tel: 01732 454785
email: volunteeringsevenoaks@vawk.org.uk
http://www.sevenoaksvolunteers.org.uk/

Tel: 01303 259007
email: shepwayvolunteercentre@yahoo.co.uk
http://www.volunteershepway.co.uk/

Tel: 01795 473828
email julia@swalecvs.co.uk
http://www.swalecvs.co.uk/

Tel: 01322 669292 or 0845 241 2180
email: pauline@swanleyvolunteers.com
http://www.swanleyvolunteers.org.uk/

Tel: 01843 590935
email: thanetvb@btinternet.com

Tel: 01732 357978
email: manager@tonbridgevolunteers.org.uk
http://www.tonbridgevolunteers.org.uk/

Tel: 01892 540131
email: tunbridgevb@care4free.net

Tel: 01892 554438
email: volunteeringtunbridgewells@vawk.org.uk
http://www.tunbridgewellsvolunteers.org.uk/

Tel: 01227 772248
email: info@whitstablevc.org.uk
www.whitstablevc.org.uk

Volunteer Centres Kent

Volunteer Centres Kent is a website dedicated to promoting volunteering in Kent. It includes information about volunteering and volunteering opportunities.

CSV

CSV is the UK’s leading volunteering and training charity. It provides volunteering opportunities across the UK and runs a number of Kent-based projects.

Do-it

Do-it provides information about volunteering and has a national database of volunteering opportunities.

Timebank

TimeBank is a national charity inspiring and connecting a new generation of people to volunteer in their communities, and enabling charitable organisations and businesses to develop innovative and effective volunteer recruitment programmes.

Random Acts of Kindness Foundation

Volunteering isn't the only way that you can help others. The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation is a great resource that provides ideas and experiences of what you can do for those around you. Giving to others can be a great boost to your mental health.

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