Sevenoaks District Council have established a volunteer register scheme for those wishing to volunteer to help others. Additionally, those who need help can register for assistance. The idea is that this scheme supports and links in with other community initiatives.
Here are links to the relevant pages on the Council’s website:
Once you have registered as a volunteer, the Council will pass your details to “Care in Our Community” or another local community group.
Any volunteer registering will receive a Community Volunteer lanyard with an unique identification number on. These can either be collected from the Council’s Reception (whilst it remains open) or posted/delivered. The resident being assisted can, if they wish, telephone the Council’s Contact Centre to check the identification of the volunteer.
Those residents needing help can telephone (01732 227000) or complete an online form to request practical assistance. This request will be sent through to the listed Volunteer lead for the Parish/Town. The Council have a list of lead volunteers but do have some gaps in the areas listed below. If you know of anyone in these areas who wishes to volunteer do please ask them get in touch with the Council
- Farningham
- Knockholt
- Brasted
- Sundridge
- Chevening
- Hextable
- Westerham
- Crockham Hill
Should you have any questions or feedback please contact the Communities Team at communities@sevenoaks.gov.uk
If you can, do please support this scheme. It is vital as a community we stand together and assist those that need help. I am grateful to all those who have worked tirelessly to put this together.