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Volunteering roles and opportunities (Updated as at October 2026)

Notes: abbreviations used below on the listings
SFH = Sunflower House
TCR = The Community Room
CCN = Cheriton Community Network
Before applying for any of the roles or opportunities listed, please complete our volunteer application form, which is available online or at our venues.

We do our best to match offers of time, support and skills to the work we need to get done.

Be aware that we appreciate all those who express an interest in working with us, but we do not automatically accept all applications. We will confirm if we are able to offer a place.

Role or opportunity & notes

Where

Time requirement

TLC volunteer training
Required for SFH volunteer staff
within 3 months of joining the team

SFH
TCR
CCN

3 x 1 hour sessions

Folkestone Pantry loading team
Helping offload food for our weekly food club

SFH

One hour weekly
Fridays 0830-0930

Cheriton Network domestic goods
Cleaning and presenting used toasters, kettles etc. for
free distribution at CCN

CCN

One hour weekly
– collect items from central Folkestone

Book Bank Manager (3 needed)
Managing & promoting our free bookswap
cases at CCN, TCR and SFH

SFH
TCR
CCN

Flexible timing
Liaising with Folkestone Bookshop

Community Builder
DIY skills for interior & exterior maintenance,
including tasks such as decorating, guttering

SFH
TCR
CCN

Garden Gnome – gardening team
Part of a community gardening project – and helping keep our own green spaces looking good!

SFH
CCN

Information on enquiry

Food support team
Managing our emergency food for those in need

SFH
TCR
CCN

Wednesday afternoons
Friday mornings
– some flexibility

Cheriton Check in
First stop shop/advice desk

CCN

Thursdays 1:00- 2:00
expanding over time

Connect to work champion
KCC support project for jobseekers

CCN

Cheriton Check in

+ Appointments system

Internet café host
Supporting our community info service

CCN
SFH/TCR

Thursdays, other times where possible

Community shop host
Supporting our commuiity info service

CCN
SFH/TCR

Thursdays, other times where possible

Befriending team
Listening and support role to tackle social isolation

By arrangement


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