Ashford Volunteer Centre

02/06/2026

Volunteer managers across Kent — your voice matters!

During Volunteers’ Week 2026, a county-wide survey has launched to understand the realities of managing volunteers today, and what needs to change. Your feedback will help shape future support across Kent.

📝 5–10 minutes
📅 Open throughout June
👉 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2V6FTK7

Please share with other groups and organisations that are working with volunteers.

Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

01/06/2026

At the start of Volunteer Week, we would like to extend heartfelt thanks to our volunteer drivers, befrienders, transport volunteers, trustees and everyone else who gives their time to support our vital community services. You are all amazing! 🤩

31/05/2026

Can you help two young people achieve their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh's Award?

As part of their volunteering efforts, they are coordinating an initiative to boost food bank donations in the borough. As such, they would like people to donate five items a local food bank by leaving them at Ashford Volunteer Centre for distribution at the end of June. Please leave your name and contact details with the items so they can send thank you notes!

28/05/2026

If you love to drive and you have a bit of spare time, why not become a volunteer driver for our Community Car Service? This transport scheme is a lifeline for many older people in the borough.

Volunteering is flexible, fun and rewarding, but don’t take our word for it…
"I like it that I can do as much or as little driving as I want, which means I can still go on holidays if I want to.”
"Becoming a driver has got my out and about again with a new purpose”
"Helping someone is good, but you also get so much personal reward from it too.”
To find out more, email [email protected] or call 01233 665535.

26/05/2026

It's nearly here - have you made your plans for Volunteer Week yet?https://kentvolunteers.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Volunteers-week-resource-pack-2026-compressed.pdf

25/05/2026

Bank Holiday blues? Cheer yourself up with the prospect of doing something great - look at all the amazing volunteer opportunities near you… https://kentvolunteers.org.uk/areas/ashford/

21/05/2026

Did you know, community groups and charities in Kent can advertise their volunteer vacancies for free?

Share your volunteer roles here 👇
https://kentvolunteers.org.uk/

18/05/2026

The countdown has begun! It’s just two weeks until Volunteers’ Week 2026 - make sure you have everything organised with this handy resource pack:https://kentvolunteers.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Volunteers-week-resource-pack-2026-compressed.pdf

17/05/2026

We've just heard about the purr-fect volunteering opportunity this summer! Our friends at The Big Cat Sanctuary in Smarden are looking for volunteers for their Big Cat Fest. If you can commit to at least two days between Wednesday, July 29 and Sunday, August 2, and are willing to try a variety of roles from selling raffle tickets to serving drinks, they would love to hear from you! Don't paws, act now - contact [email protected]

14/05/2026

Are you curious about volunteering and the types of opportunities there are in your area? Do you need to build your skills and confidence while looking for work?

Staff and volunteers from Ashford Volunteer Centre will be on hand to answer all of your questions at Age UK Hythe, Lyminge and Ashford's special event on Monday, May 18. Come and say hello to us at Farrow Court, Stanhope Road (TN23 5RF) from 10am to 3pm.

The event is part of Dementia Connections Day.