Involve Kent

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Forget #BlueMonday and turn today into #BrewMonday instead 🍵 See how a simple cup of 'brew' can lift your spirits when you take the time to enjoy it with others. So stick the kettle on and check in with your friends and loved ones, a quick call can make all the difference 💚

Involve would like to wish all our clients, volunteers, staff and partners a safe peaceful Christmas ❄️

This morning we welcomed carers to our festive brunch in Maidstone to enjoy delicious food, great company and a Christmas raffle 🥳

We’ve just published our latest reports covering the period from April 2023 to March 2024. We’re thrilled to share some of the incredible impact Involve Kent has made over the past year. Here are some highlights 💚

We'll be celebrating Carers Rights Day on Thursday 21st November at our free Carer's Forum! Join us in Ditton from 10:30 to 1:30pm with a delicious lunch included. If you care for a family member or friend email hello@involvekent.org.uk or call 03000 810005.

We recently received this lovely feedback which highlights the impact of our wonderful volunteer drivers. 💚 If you live in Maidstone or Tonbridge/Malling and would like to find out more about this rewarding volunteer role, email community.transport@involvekent.org.uk

This week is #YouthWorkWeek 2024. Involve works with children, young people and their families across various services to provide support, either one-to-one or through groups and activities. View our current vacancies here: involvekent.org.uk/vacancies/

Happy Halloween! 👻 This time of year can be a little spooky, but it can also be a scary time for those who are caring for a loved one. Involve are here to make your caring journey a little less frightening, visit: involvekent.org.uk/how-can-we-hel… or call 03000 810005.

Caring for an adult family member or friend can be rewarding and fulfilling, it may also happen suddenly and result in change and some challenges. We are offering two FREE 90 minute workshops delivered by the British Red Cross. Email hello@involvekent.org.uk or call 03000 810005.

Book your space at our upcoming AGM! Tuesday 29th October 2024 from 1pm at The Corn Exchange in Maidstone. We will be sharing our work in the community over the last year, with a focus on our partnerships. eventbrite.com/e/agm-2024-tic…

This #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek, we want to shine a spotlight on our fabulous team of Dynamic Support Advocates (DSAs). Our DSA's work with KCC to provide practical and emotional support to autistic children and young people who are registered with the Dynamic Support Service.

"Without [Involve], I'm confident I'd still feel stuck and alone" - Social prescribing client 💚

Are you an unpaid carer living in West Kent? Learn how to give CPR, provide basic lifesaving skills, and treat injuries at one of our free First Aid Workshops delivered by the British Red Cross in partnership with Involve. hello@involvekent.org.uk or call 03000 810005.

This week is #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek! At Involve, our staff take a person-centred approach and regularly advocate for their clients, making sure they understand their rights and ensuring their voices are heard. 🙌

We are looking for a Youth Programme Coordinator to help us deliver Connect!, a KCC short breaks service for neurodiverse 9 - 18 year olds in Kent. Your role will be to lead on a programme of enjoyable and supportive activities and events with young people involvekent.org.uk/jobs/youth-pro…

Join us for our Annual General Meeting, on Tuesday 29th October 2024 from 1pm at The Corn Exchange, Maidstone, or online. Book your place: eventbrite.com/e/agm-2024-tic…

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay 2024, a day to raise awareness about mental health issues around the world 🧠 The theme for this year is 'workplace mental health', so we've come up with 5 top tips for looking after your mental health at work.

We're looking for a proactive and tenacious Director of Development to join Involve and lead on increasing business revenue, identifying and developing new opportunities, building and expanding the presence of the organisation and its brand. involvekent.org.uk/jobs/director-…