Volunteer
Gateway Navigator - Ashford Gateway Plus
Ashford Gateway Plus
The opportunity
Ashford Gateway Plus is a new centre building on the successes
of the existing Ashford Gateway and is a partnership which includes
Kent Libraries and Archives, Ashford Borough Council, KCC Gateway,
Adult Education, Social Services and the Community and Voluntary
sector and many more.
Volunteers will enhance the overall service we are able to provide
to our customers, by welcoming customers to the Gateway. Providing
assistance to customers in navigating the building and promoting
Gateway services.
We are expecting a high volume of customers to the new Gateway,
especially as we bring together a number of new services for the
first time.
There will be a rota for volunteers, offering a choice of days and
times. Volunteers would normally offer a minimum of 3 hours each
week.
Our volunteers extend and enrich the services we provide; many
activities that we run would not be possible without their support.
Volunteering is a great way to help your community and make a real
difference to people's lives.
Volunteering is a great way to gain experience in a new area, learn
new skills, and make friends in a supported environment.
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Thursday 9am to 8pm
Friday and Saturday 9amto 6pm
Volunteering is flexible and hours will be available to suit
individuals.
The organisation
- The new Ashford Gateway Plus will feature:
- Ashford library
- Adult Education courses
- Kent Adult Social Services - a community hub for adults with a
learning disability
- Registration of births, deaths and civil ceremonies - including
a ceremonies venue
- Tourism Information Centre
- Citizens Advice Bureau
- Voluntary services
- Free internet access
- Cafe
People will also be able to access all of Ashford Borough
Council's customer services currently available at the Civic
Centre, including housing and benefits advice, paying council tax,
parking services, planning applications and licensing.
Times you can volunteer:
- Monday: Morning , Afternoon , Evening
- Tuesday: Morning , Afternoon , Evening
- Wednesday: Morning , Afternoon , Evening
- Thursday: Morning , Afternoon , Evening
- Friday: Morning , Afternoon , Evening
- Saturday: Morning , Afternoon , Evening
To find out more about this exciting new venture or volunteering
in general drop into the shop ‘All Things Volunteering’ in County
Square shopping centre Monday to Friday 10am to 3pm for a chat and
information pack or contact Lindsey on 01233
660421 or email admin@volunteering-ashford.org. Alternatively,
you can call into the Gateway in Park Mall Shopping Centre for an
information pack.
This webpage was updated on
5/5/2011