Swale Community and Voluntary Services

Swale Community and Voluntary Services Swale CVS offers support to local charities, voluntary organisations, community groups and local volunteers.

Swale Community and Voluntary Services (SCVS) is recognised as a high quality, leading support and development organisation providing a variety of services for the Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS), local people, the public and private sectors across the Borough of Swale and in partnership with other like minded bodies across Kent. SCVS encourages, promotes and facilitates regular volunteering

and engagement in local
communities, supporting local people to help themselves and each other. Volunteers are vital to any community and we actively advocate innovation and opportunities for all. Our dedicated team of staff and volunteers are proud to provide core services of a council for voluntary service (CVS) and Volunteer Centre (VC). We also share expertise and experiences in areas such as project management, training,
consultancy and community engagement, facilities and services on behalf of the voluntary, public and private sectors.

**FREE TRAINING COURSES COMING SOON**We are holding Food Safety, First Aid and Health & Safety training courses in the A...
04/09/2026

**FREE TRAINING COURSES COMING SOON**
We are holding Food Safety, First Aid and Health & Safety training courses in the Autumn/Winter terms.

Open to those age 19+, who live in Swale, and are on a low income, job-seeking, or volunteering. Photo ID will be required for all three courses. Facilitated by Response Training, part of Kent Adult Education.

FOOD SAFETY IN CATERING (LEVEL 2 HABC CERTIFIED)
📅Thursday, 8th October
🕘10am-5pm
📍Swale CVS offices, Central House, Central Avenue, Sittingbourne ME10 4NU

EMERGENCY FIRST AID AT WORK (LEVEL 3 QUALSAFE CERTIFIED)
📅Thursday, 12th November
🕘 9.30am-5pm
📍Swale CVS offices, Central House, Central Avenue, Sittingbourne ME10 4NU
(participants must be able to get down on the floor unaided for the practical assessments)

HEALTH & SAFETY (LEVEL 2 HABC CERTIFIED)
📅Tuesday, 15th December
🕘9.30am-4.30pm
📍Swale CVS offices, Central House, Central Avenue, Sittingbourne ME10 4NU

Spaces are limited and MUST be booked in advance by contacting Mandy on 01795 473828 (option 3) or email [email protected]
Take advantage of these FREE training sessions and add a qualification to your CV!

**VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY**
04/09/2026

**VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY**

We are looking forward to welcoming everyone tomorrow for our Loneliness Champion Training, delivered by Mid Kent MindTh...
03/09/2026

We are looking forward to welcoming everyone tomorrow for our Loneliness Champion Training, delivered by Mid Kent Mind

This session will cover Everyday Mental Health and Adult Su***de Prevention.

All attendees will receive workbooks as well as a Loneliness Champion badge for you to keep 💙

See you all there!

**VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY - SITTINGBOURNE**Volunteer Stewards are required for a large free community music event with a m...
03/09/2026

**VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY - SITTINGBOURNE**

Volunteer Stewards are required for a large free community music event with a mental health awareness theme at Milton Creek Country Park in Milton Regis, Sittingbourne, on Saturday, 10th October, 12noon-5pm.

This event will be free entry and strictly no alcohol. The theme is mental health and supporting well-being, with a music DJ and stalls/activities from local mental health charities.

Ideally, approximately 10-20 volunteers are needed to:

- Monitor entry points (help count and manage flow)
- Be friendly and helpful to attendees
- Help keep the event safe and respectful
- Promote mental health charity information

All roles are simple, supervised and flexible.

Benefits of volunteering at this event:

- Support mental health awareness in Swale
- Be part of a big positive community music event
- Meet new people — fun team atmosphere
- Get a volunteer reference / certificate for future work
- Help build something great for Sittingbourne

No experience, licence, or special qualifications needed — full guidance given.

Interested? Please email: [email protected]

Our Befriending clients enjoyed a wonderful boat trip this morning, courtesy of the Kingfisher Medway Trust.With beautif...
02/09/2026

Our Befriending clients enjoyed a wonderful boat trip this morning, courtesy of the Kingfisher Medway Trust.

With beautiful scenery and a picnic lunch, it was a fantastic opportunity to spend time together and enjoy some friendly conversation ☺️

A huge thank you to the Kingfisher Medway Trust for making the trip possible!

If you would like to find out more about our Befriending Scheme for Older People, please contact our Befriending Co-ordinator:
01795 473828 (option 2) or email [email protected]

**ROOM HIRE AVAILABLE!**Acting as a hub of the local community in the heart of Sittingbourne (just off the high street) ...
02/09/2026

**ROOM HIRE AVAILABLE!**

Acting as a hub of the local community in the heart of Sittingbourne (just off the high street) we offer a variety of rooms available to hire at very competitive rates, with disabled access and free WiFi. From mediation and counselling in a comfortable and welcoming environment to board room settings for ultimate professionalism and style.

Please come and have a look - everyone is welcome!

Contact [email protected] to find out more, or take a look at our website here: https://www.swalecvs.org.uk/room-hire

**VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY - SITTINGBOURNE & QUEENBOROUGH**Coram Beanstalk work with schools and parents to help children g...
01/09/2026

**VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY - SITTINGBOURNE & QUEENBOROUGH**

Coram Beanstalk work with schools and parents to help children grow a love for reading.

With children returning to school this week, they are recruiting volunteer Reading Helpers for primary schools in Queenborough and Sittingbourne. You would need to live within a 5 mile radius of the school, and commit to at least one afternoon a week for a whole year during term-time. You need to be good with children and share a love of books. Ongoing training and support will be provided.

Interested? Find out more here: https://www.corambeanstalk.org.uk/volunteer/

Join us at our next Sittingbourne Networking Group meeting for local charities, voluntary organisations and community gr...
01/09/2026

Join us at our next Sittingbourne Networking Group meeting for local charities, voluntary organisations and community groups. A chance to build connections, share ideas and discover support and opportunities available across the area.

📅Tuesday, 22nd September
⏰9.30am - 11am
📍Swallows Leisure Centre, Studio Room 2

Please see the attached poster for full details. Please book your attendance by RSVP to: [email protected] or [email protected]

We look forward to seeing you there!

**THE SHEPPEY PRIZE ART COMPETITION**There are three categories: Land, Sea and Air. There are two age groups: seniors ag...
31/08/2026

**THE SHEPPEY PRIZE ART COMPETITION**

There are three categories: Land, Sea and Air. There are two age groups: seniors aged 18 and over and juniors aged 11 to 17. Entries close in May 2027 which will allow artists to portray the Island through all four seasons.

The winning paintings and drawings will go on show at IslandWorks at the Sheerness Dockyard church at the end of next June 2027 as part of the Festival of Sheppey and then appear in a second exhibition at the Kent County Show in July.

All work must be two-dimensional and no larger than A2.

Full details at www.francis-iles.com/pages/the-sheppey-prize
or email [email protected]

Address

Central House, Central Avenue
Sittingbourne
ME104NU

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

01795473828

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