Ashford Volunteer Centre

Ashford Volunteer Centre Ashford Volunteer Centre is a registered charity (no. 1066765) which has been valuing volunteers and supporting the local community for over 40 years.

Our aims are to:
Improve quality of life through active citizenship
Increase volunteering
Improve the accessibility and quality of volunteering
Respond to local needs
Work in partnership with voluntary, statutory and commercial organisations

Lady Luck is obviously shining down on our borough right now, as there has been a second big winner on the Ashford Comm...
03/09/2026

Lady Luck is obviously shining down on our borough right now, as there has been a second big winner on the Ashford Community Lottery in as many weeks 😃.

If you'd like to support a local cause (there are 126 to choose from!) you can buy your tickets here 👇
https://www.ashfordcommunitylottery.co.uk/support/find-a-good-cause

28/08/2026

Have the summer holidays taken a toll on your health or your wallet, or would you like a new challenge as you head into autumn? At today's Eat Well, Spend Less Roadshow you can find out about volunteering opportunities; get a free NHS health check; collect food bank items; get advice on your finances and a whole heap more. We hope to see you there!

10am to 2.30pm on Thursday, August 27 at New Wells Church in Willesborough.

18/08/2026

Do you need a little help and confidence entering the jobs market? If so, volunteering can often provide the first step. From helping you try out different roles and develop new skills, to enhancing your CV and giving you vital work experience, volunteering is also great fun!

There are hundreds of roles available on the Kent Volunteers website, or why not contact us for an informal chat?

Search for opportunities here: https://vcconnectsystem.org.uk/AshfordVMS2/VolunteerOpportunities/OpportunitySearch

11/08/2026

Are you ready for the start of term? Have you remembered to get your new staff and volunteers DBS checked? As a registered body, Ashford Volunteer Centre can administer and process Standard and Enhanced DBS applications. Book an appointment by emailing [email protected] or calling 01233 665535.

Do you know an amazing voluntary group you’d like to nominate for the King's Award for Voluntary Service? If so, the Ken...
10/08/2026

Do you know an amazing voluntary group you’d like to nominate for the King's Award for Voluntary Service? If so, the Kent Lieutenancy Office is on hand to help with the application process - nominations are open from September 1.
Find out more: https://kent-lieutenancy.org.uk/kings-award-for-voluntary-service/

Are you good with finances? And do you have a few hours spare each month to do something good for your community? Ashfor...
07/08/2026

Are you good with finances? And do you have a few hours spare each month to do something good for your community? Ashford Volunteer Centre is currently looking for a volunteer trustee to sit on our Board of Directors and have oversight of our accounts and budgeting. If you think this is the role for you, we'd love to hear from you 😀.

Email [email protected] for more details.

We're delighted to welcome our colleagues from Social Enterprise Kent to the Volunteer Centre next week as they are host...
05/08/2026

We're delighted to welcome our colleagues from Social Enterprise Kent to the Volunteer Centre next week as they are hosting a free learning session for all volunteers across the borough to become health and wellbeing champions! From signposting to health screenings, energy bill help to self-care, the fun and informative workshop also includes lunch😋. Whatever your volunteer role, you are welcome come along. Simply call or text 07311 821396 to book.

Address

Berwick House, 8 Elwick Road
Ashford
TN231PF

Telephone

+441233665535

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