Volunteering
At CVS NWK we strive to create connections, within the local community, to build supportive networks. To reach our goal, we want to work with you to make this happen.
At CVS we want to connect with other local organisations to find what they are looking for, helping invaluable structures in our community get all the support they need. To do this, we ask that you fill out the ORGANISATION REQUEST FORM below to give us a few details about your group and what roles you are looking to fill.
We then wish to build connections with local people, helping them to utilise their skills to do what they enjoy. Volunteering positions run in many locations and encompass many different roles such as administration, community work and gardening. With these options there are many choices to help find the right match. If you are interested in joining a position, please have a look through the vacancies below and contact them through the details provided.
We understand how valuable volunteering is in our community in creating strong networks and can see what individuals benefit from by being a volunteer. The ability to socialise with others and learn new skills helps you make connections and support you in the future.
Please consider helping us in our journey to build a great network in North West Kent.

Organisation Request Forms
If you are an organisation, community group or anyone looking for volunteers, please fill out the form below so we can start matching the local community with the positions you need.
Organisation Request Form
Vacancies
If you are a person looking for a volunteering role, please look through the vacancies and contact them through the added details.
New This Month
NCT
Walk & Talk Volunteers
They are looking for individuals to run or support local Walk & Talk groups for parents in the surrounding area.
In this role you will:
- Planning and leading a Walk & Talk to support parents in your local community.
- Advertising the Walk & Talk to ensure parents know this is available.
- Attracting and welcoming new participants to the Walk & Talk.
- Following NCT guidance to ensure all events are welcoming, inclusive and safe.
- Collecting and sharing information about the difference you make to parents.
- Promoting NCT’s values and vision in the local community.
- The role will be flexible around your schedule and in a location accessible to you.
For more information:
Email: volunteering@nct.org.uk
Website: www.nct.org.uk
Healthy Living Centre
Dartford Healthy Living Centre are starting up an upcoming project and are looking for volunteer drivers to help them on this journey.
The role will take place in Dartford and surrounding areas with the possibility of travelling into London (if you were happy to do so). The role will also be flexible and run on weekdays only.
For more information:
Email: transport@hlcdartford.org.uk
Phone: 01322 470926
Website: https://hlcdartford.uk/
Coram Beanstalk
Coram Beanstalk are a charity supporting children with reading and are looking for more volunteers to attend local primary schools to support children to find enjoyment in reading.
The role will take place one afternoon a week, during term time. and will be a placement that is accessible to you.
For more information:
Email: admin@corambeanstalk.org.uk
Phone: 02077294087
Website: www.corambeanstalk.org.uk
wishesjust4you
wishesjust4you works to make dreams come true for young people facing extraordinary challenges. To do this they are looking for a volunteer - Wish Fulfilment / Donations Manager.
In this role you will:
- Research and reach out to potential donors of card, paper, and art materials including printing companies, art clubs, paper merchants, and craft stores.
- Match magical wishes with potential donors – from spa days to farm parks, bowling trips to horse-riding experiences.
- Liaise with local schools, hospitals, and children’s hospices to coordinate the smooth delivery of donations and experiences
This role can be done remotely from home with full or part time hours. No specific skills are required however candidates should be:
- Great communicators and natural organisers
- Comfortable using email and basic digital tools
- Independent but love being part of a supportive team
- Passionate about helping others and spreading joy
For more information:
Email: bill@wishesjust4you.co.uk
Phone: 0734 2945690
Organisation | Vacancy | Location | Date and Time (if applicable) | Website | Contact | ||
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ThriveTogether | Trustee (Treasurer) | Quarterly in-person meetings | 5 hours/ Week | https://wethrivetogether.co.uk/who-we-are/ | arewaflo@yahoo.com | 07411931713 | |
Trustee (Secretary) | Quarterly in-person meetings | 5 hours/ Week | |||||
Social Media Manager | Remote | 5 hours/ Week | |||||
Volunteer Coordinator | Remote | 5 hours/ Week | |||||
Workshop Facilitator | Remote | 5 hours/ Week with an extra 2 hours monthly | |||||
Fundraising Volunteer | Remote | 5 hours/ Week | |||||
Website Manager | Remote | 5 hours/ Week | |||||
Content Creator/Writer | Remote | 5 hours/ Week | |||||
Administrative Support | Remote | 5 hours/ Week | |||||
North West Kent Phab | Community Group Volunteer | Gravesend Rugby Club | Wednesday Evenings | https://www.phab.org.uk | ganddphab@gmail.com | 07503 353 341 | |
Sevenoaks District Council | Lunch Club Volunteer | West Kingsdown St Edmunds Church of England Primary School | Third Tuesday Every Month 12-2pm | https://www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/site_search/results/?q=west+kingsdown+lunch+club | communities@sevenoaks.gov.uk | ||
Walk Tall | Teaching Assistant/ Former Teacher for Drama (for adults), Film Media, English, Mathematics, Employability and Science | Dartford Hight Street and Parrock Street | Flexible | https://www.walk-tall.org.uk | media@walk-tall.org.uk | ||
Handyperson | Dartford Hight Street and Parrock Street | Flexible | |||||
Gardener | Dartford Hight Street and Parrock Street | Flexible | |||||
Administrator | Dartford Hight Street and Parrock Street | Flexible | |||||
Receptionist | Dartford Hight Street and Parrock Street | Flexible | |||||
CVS NWK | Community Cupboard Volunteer | Northfleet Veterans Club | Every Other Tuesday | https://www.cvsnwk.org/ | julie@cvsnwk.org | ||
Age UK Kent Rivers | Meal delivery drivers | Clarendon Royal Community | At least one day a week 11am-2pm | www.ageuk.org.uk/kentrivers | sueparker@ageukkentrivers.org.uk | 01634790140 | car needed (training provided) |
Minibus drivers | 8-10am / 2-4pm | training provided | |||||
We Are Beams | Support at Events | Dartford, Gravesham and Sevenoaks | Flexible | www.wearebeams.org.uk | marie.moorey@wearebeams.org.uk | 07757153173 | |
Gardeners | |||||||
Office Support | |||||||
Social Media | |||||||
Confident Children | Event Help | 1st Northfleet Scout Group Rosherville Scout Hall Rosherville Recreational Park Northfleet Kent DA11 9JU | Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th of April 10am to 3pm | gennyjones61@live.co.uk | 975429407981 | ||
Porchlight | Early morning homelessness outreach volunteer | Dartford | Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday mornings and starts between 3am and 4am, and finishing between 7am and 8am | https://www.porchlight.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer-with-us/early-morning-homelessness-outreach-volunteer | Please follow the websites for sign in details | ||
Homelessness drop in volunteer | St. Edmunds Church, Temple Hill | Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:30am to 3pm at least four hours per session. | https://www.porchlight.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer-with-us/homelessness-drop-in-volunteer | ||||
Romanian interpreter volunteer | Remote | https://www.porchlight.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer-with-us/romanian-interpeter-volunteer | |||||
Bulgarian interpreter volunteer | Remote | https://www.porchlight.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer-with-us/bulgarian-interpreter-volunteer-home-based |
NHS Kent and Medway | Gardener: Forensics (18+) | Dartford (Littlebrook Hospital) | https://www.kmpt.nhs.uk/get-involved/volunteering/roles/dartford/ | kmpt.voluntaryservices@nhs.net | 07775548135 | ||
Arts & Crafts (mother and baby unit) | Preferably Saturday from 2-4 for 3 hours | ||||||
Textile Arts& Crafts (mother and baby unit) | |||||||
Yoga (mother and baby unit) | |||||||
Befriender | 3 hours on Tuesday or Wednesday | ||||||
Age UK Kent Rivers | Chatty Chums Lunch Club | Royal Clarendon Community, Royal Pier Road, Gravesend | Monday or Wednesday or Friday 10.30 -1pm | www.ageuk.org.uk/kentrivers | sueparker@ageukkentrivers.org.uk | 01634790140 | |
Alzheimer's Research UK | Community Speaker | home-based, and you can travel as far as you are comfortable | https://www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/how-you-can-help/volunteering/community-speakers/ | volunteer@alzheimersresearchuk.org | 0300 111 5555 | training provided | |
Kent Family Hub | Family Coach | Throughout Kent | minimum of 2 hours per week | www.kent.gov.uk/familyhubvolunteering | cheryl.taylor@kent.gov.uk | 03000412525 | |
Peer to Peer volunteer | |||||||
Youth Peer Mentor | |||||||
wishesjust4you | Charity Management | Remote | Full time or part time | bill@wishesjust4you.co.uk | 0734 2945690 | ||
Administrative Tasks | |||||||
Work with children and families as wish granters | |||||||
Event Support | |||||||
Social media, Graphic design or IT Support | |||||||
Wish Fulfilment / Donations Manager | |||||||
Home Start | Home Visits for Families with young children | Home Visits | 2/3 hours a week | https://homestartnwkent.org.uk/ | office@homestartnwkent.org.uk | 01322 225100 | Training and supervision provided |
Making Miracles | Bucket Shakes | Various Locations | Flexible | makingmiracles.org.uk | hayleyspencer@makingmiracles.org.uk | 07956068787 | |
Shop Volunteering | Gravesend Town Centre | Flexible | |||||
Garden Maintenance | Rochester | ||||||
NCT | Walk & Talk Volunteer | Chosen Location | Flexible | www.nct.org.uk | volunteering@nct.org.uk | 02087529026 | |
Healthy Living Centre Dartford | Volunteer Drivers | Dartford and surrounding local areas. Potentially including London (if driver is happy to go into London) | Flexible, weekdays only | https://hlcdartford.uk/ | transport@hlcdartford.org.uk | 01322 470926 | |
Coram Beanstalk | Trained reading helpe | Find Placement as close to your location as possible | 1 afternoon a week, every week during school term time | www.corambeanstalk.org.uk | admin@corambeanstalk.org.uk | 02077294087 |