Employment and training

Swale Volunteer Centre helps people find a volunteering role which matches their skills, experience and circumstances.

Kent County Council community activities for people with learning disabilities. We put the individual at the heart of what we offer in the Whitstable area. There is a large choice of activities to suit people of all abilities. This could be: making friends and socialising…

Kent County Council community activities for people with learning disabilities. We put the individual at the heart of what we offer in Thanet. There is a large choice of activities to suit people of all abilities. This could be: making friends and socialising learning new…

The Thanet Way supports individuals who have or are recovering from mental illness to access and sustain meaningful activity. This could be paid work, voluntary work, training or educational opportunities. The support is on a one-to-one basis and works toward building an action plan for…

Scotts offers adults with learning disabilities a wide choice of exciting courses under expert supervision which aim to broaden horizons and teach key skills. Some of the activities offered include: Gardening Meal planning, cooking and healthy eating Drama Arts and crafts Healthy living Music and media…

Canterbury Oast Trust manages a nursery and a growing area for plants and vegetables within the Ashford Rare Breeds Centre. Additionally, there is a Plant Shop where what is grown is sold to the public. Adults with learning disabilities can volunteer at the nursery and…

Unlock is a charity that provides information, advice, training and advocacy, dealing with the ongoing effects of criminal convictions. Unlock provides: information advice and support through their Information Hub, Disclosure Calculator, Online Forum and Online Magazine provide help and support for people with convictions through…

Sevenoaks Volunteer Centres helps people find a volunteering role which matches their skills, experience and circumstances. Telephone the team or email on: volunteeringsevenoaks@vawk.org.uk. 

Wolverton Court is a specialist autism service that provides assessment and a range of high quality, specialist services to people with autism and/or learning disabilities, who may at times present severe behaviours that challenge. Some of the individuals supported at Wolverton Court also have communication…

The YMCA Charity Shop provides workplace volunteering opportunities. If you want to get back into work and need to brush up your CV volunteering is a great way to get started and meet new people. Volunteer work placements Flexible hours – could be 7 days…