Volunteers | Workshop

Skills for Volunteers Courses:

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We are delighted to announce the first of a series of “Skills for Volunteers” courses as part of the Response programme from Kent Adult Education.

These courses will cover:

  • The benefits of volunteering
  • The role and responsibilities of being a volunteer
  • How volunteering can improve skills and offer relevant experience.
Who is this course aimed at:
  • Those who are over 19 years of age
  • Unwaged or low-waged
  • Those looking to use the course to increase their prospects of employment, volunteering or to restart their learning.

Click on a location below to find out more:

1. Northgate:  Thu, 21 October 2021
2. Spring Lane:  Thu, 25 November 2021
3. Herne Bay:    Thu, 17 March 2022
4. Thanington:   Thu, 19 May 2022
5. Hersden:         Thu, 21 July 2022

Course Times:  9.30 – 4.30

Lunch will be provided and any travel expenses reimbursed.

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