Volunteer with Kenward Trust

Kenward Trust is currently recruiting qualified Volunteer Counsellors to support our client group.
Due to the needs of our service, we are no longer able to accept student counsellor volunteers.

We are particularly interested in volunteers who have EMDR training and experience.

Make a difference today; our client group will really appreciate your support.

Read the description of the role here.

For more information please email debi.seabrook@kenwardtrust.org.uk.

Help lead engaging, peer‑led activity groups at Kenward Trust

We are looking for enthusiastic Activities Volunteers to lead small group sessions that support connection, confidence, and wellbeing for the people we support.

This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals who enjoy facilitating activities, sharing a skill or interest, and helping groups thrive in a relaxed and supportive environment.

About the Role

As an Activities Volunteer, you will take the lead in running a group session, with Kenward Trust staff nearby for support if needed. Groups are largely peer‑led, with the volunteer overseeing the activity, encouraging participation, and helping the session run smoothly.

Each session will last around 60 minutes. Volunteers are encouraged (where possible) to stay for a few hours and potentially run two groups in one day.

Activities We’re Looking For

We are particularly interested in volunteers who would like to lead:

• Photography Club

• Board Games Club

• Creative Writing Group

• Reading / Book Club

• Arts & Crafts Club

• Walking Group

You don’t need to be a professional—just passionate, reliable, and happy to guide a group.

Time Commitment

• Weekly commitment preferred (fortnightly considered – this is the maximum spacing)

• Sessions can run on:

  • Weekends (Saturday or Sunday) – flexible time slots

  • Evenings:

    • 4:30–5:30pm

    • 7:30–9:30pm

Group sizes are typically 6–8 people per session.

Who We’re Looking For

• Friendly, inclusive, and confident leading small groups

• Reliable and committed to regular sessions

• Comfortable facilitating sessions independently, with staff support available if needed

• Interested in peer‑led activities and community engagement

Experience working with groups is helpful but not essential.

What You’ll Gain

• A meaningful volunteering role making a real difference

• Experience in group facilitation and activity leadership

• Support from a friendly and experienced staff team

Interested?

If you’d like to share your skills and help create supportive, engaging group experiences, we’d love to hear from you.

Please download a volunteer application form and email debi.seabrook@kenwardtrust.org.uk

Do you have a couple of hours free a week, a clean driving licence and want to make a real difference? Our Volunteer Drivers provide us with a huge amount of support by taking our residents to local appointments.

This is a rewarding role in which you will be making a real difference in supporting our residents to improve both their physical and mental health so your help will be hugely appreciated.

At Kenward, we are a small and tight-knit team, so this role will be relieving some of the additional stresses to this team and will be really appreciated with only a few hours a week needed.

View the role description here.

We are looking for creative, team players to join our team in our Therapeutic Gardens & Workshops helping our residents learn more about horticulture, woodcraft, pottery, and arts and crafts.

Download the role description here.

We are looking for a confident team player to join our team at Kenward Place helping with the day to day care of our animals as well as conducting some of our Alpaca Experiences. The individual would need to be comfortable around animals.

You would be required to do at least half a day per week.

Principle Function
- To help conduct all alpaca activities aimed at the general public

Duties
- To learn about our alpacas and animals to be able to answer any questions asked about them from members of the public
- Assist with grooming, checking on and feeding our alpacas, which will also include bagging up the manure
- To help with feeding the ducks, chickens and goats

Personal Skills/Qualities Required
- Professional, friendly team player with good customer facing and communications skills, confident around animals, flexible.

We are looking for an activities volunteer to join our team at Kenward Place and give support with the running of our activities for the public including our archery and Disc Golf! 

This is a varied role, with potential for growth so if you have a few hours to spare and would like to join a fun team this could be perfect for you!

Read the description of the role here.

Support our on‑site café by helping to create a warm, welcoming environment for visitors, staff, and residents.

Download the role description here.