Volunteer with Us

Volunteers are essential to the sustainability of the charity, and we value them highly

Our volunteers work within our projects across Kent and East Sussex providing invaluable help and support in a variety of different ways, but we always need more! We have gardening, counselling, fundraising or administrative opportunities available. View the list of current volunteer roles below, or get in touch to find out more.

Volunteers Event

We are hosting a Vounteers Recruitment day on Wednesday 5th June from 10.30am to 12pm at Kenward Trust. You will be able to meet some of our current volunteers, Trustees and staff, and find out about the volunteering opportunities we have at Kenward Trust. Find out more and register your interest in this event.


Current Volunteering Vacancies

Please send a brief covering letter identifying which role you are interested in and the skills and abilities you are able to offer, together with a completed application form to the HR team.

Download our Volunteer Application Form and our Volunteer Handbook.


For any queries please contact us.

All posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check from the Disclosure & Barring Service. We are committed to Equality of Opportunity for everyone.

  • Kenward Trust is recruiting for Volunteer Counsellors who are qualified or in their final year of their diploma to support our client group.

    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.

  • 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.

  • 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.