Volunteering With Us
NORTH WEST KENT COUNTRYSIDE PARTNERSHIP
NWKCP simply could not continue without the support of our amazing, multi-award-winning volunteer team, some of whom have been volunteering with us for over twenty years! The team has a great feeling of camaraderie and nothing beats the feeling of working outdoors and having fun.
Our volunteering teams, go out on Wednesdays and Thursdays and meet us at Hall Place in Bexley between 9:00 and 9:30 or can go directly to the site. A typical day usually finishes around 16:00 and plenty of breaks, drinks and biscuits are supplied. All you will need to bring are suitable clothes for the weather conditions and a packed lunch. All tools and equipment such as gloves and steel toe capped boots will be provided and any training in tool use will be given.
We work in Bexley, Dartford, Sevenoaks and Gravesham on a huge variety of projects which include path clearance, coppicing, creating nature areas in schools, hedge laying, restoring river banks using traditional techniques and many more.
If you are keen to keep fit, connect with nature, make new friends and improve spaces for both wildlife and people then why not join us and become one of our invaluable volunteers?
If you think you would be interested in joining us then please contact Stephanie Johnson at: Stephanie.Johnson@kent.gov.uk
If you are under 18 and interested in volunteering or thinking of work experience please follow the link to find out more:
Work Experience and Under 18s Volunteering
We can also offer practical, outdoor volunteering activities for employee teams. Follow the link to find out more:
Employee volunteering
Please find below a copy of this month’s volunteering tasks:
Volunteer Project Programme – March 2025
Reminder: Please let the staff member leading the task know if you plan to attend so they can bring enough tools on the day.
Tuesday 4th – Shoreham Woods, Sevenoaks, TN14 7BD
We will be installing two barn owl boxes, 1 little owl box and 1 tawny owl box on site as part of All The Small Things project.
Led by: Lucy Sawyer-Boyd (07809334071)
Meeting Time and Place: 9am if needing a lift from Hall Place or 10am in the Shacklands Road car park if travelling directly to site (Shacklands Road, Sevenoaks, TN14 7BD)
Toilets are available on site.
Wednesday 5th – St Johns Primary School, Bayham Rd, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 3XD
We will be installing a shelter over the forest school seating area.
Led by: Nina Skinner (07816128553)
Meeting Time and Place: 9am if needing a lift from Hall Place or 10am at reception if meeting at the school. There is no parking for additional vehicles inside the school but there is free parking on Bayham Road, Kennedy Gardens and the surrounding streets.
What3words: ///thinks.faster.debate
Thursday 6th – St Johns Primary School, Bayham Rd, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 3XD
We will be continuing to install a shelter over the forest school seating area.
Led by: Nina Skinner (07816128553)
Meeting Time and Place: 9am if needing a lift from Hall Place or 10am at reception if meeting at the school. There is no parking for additional vehicles inside the school but there is free parking on Bayham Road, Kennedy Gardens and the surrounding streets.
What3words: ///thinks.faster.debate
Friday 7th – Springhead Park, Ashford Drive, Northfleet, Gravesend
We will be planting a hedgerow at Springhead Park in Ebbsfleet.
Led by: Nina Skinner (07816128553)
Meeting Time and Place: 9am if needing a lift from Hall Place or 10am at Ashford Drive, Springhead. Google Maps
Free parking is available at Eastgate Community Hub: Google Maps
What3words: ///legend.salad.entry (meeting place)
Monday 10th – West Park, Gravesend
We will be planting trees on West Park which is farmland acquired by Gravesend Borough Council. Its likely to be muddy so please wear appropriate clothes and footwear.
Led by: Mark Gallant (07740185228)
Meeting Time and Place: 9am if needing a lift from Hall Place or 10am if meeting at the car park. There is free parking and toilets in the car park of Cobham Village Sports Ground (The Street, Cobham, Gravesend. DA12 3BZ) Google Maps
To find the planting area from the car park/the Street head East through the village towards the War Memorial, cross the road to access the public footpath in the corner of the field (West Park) (to the left of the War Memorial). Head North along the path that runs parallel with Halfpence Lane for approx.. 500 metres until you reach the planting area.
Wednesday 12th – Springhead Park, Ashford Drive, Northfleet, Gravesend
We will be continuing to plant a hedgerow at Springhead Park in Ebbsfleet.
Led by: Nina Skinner (07816128553)
Meeting Time and Place: 9am if needing a lift from Hall Place or 10am at Ashford Drive, Springhead. Google Maps
Free parking is available at Eastgate Community Hub: Google Maps
What3words: ///legend.salad.entry (meeting place)
Thursday 13th – Springhead Park, Ashford Drive, Northfleet, Gravesend
We will be continuing to plant a hedgerow at Springhead Park in Ebbsfleet.
Led by: Nina Skinner (07816128553)
Meeting Time and Place: 9am if needing a lift from Hall Place or 10am at Ashford Drive, Springhead. Google Maps
Free parking is available at Eastgate Community Hub: Google Maps
What3words: ///legend.salad.entry (meeting place)
Tuesday 18th – Springhead Park, Ashford Drive, Northfleet, Gravesend
We will be continuing to plant a hedgerow at Springhead Park in Ebbsfleet.
Led by: Nina Skinner (07816128553)
Meeting Time and Place: 9am if needing a lift from Hall Place or 10am at Ashford Drive, Springhead. Google Maps
Free parking is available at Eastgate Community Hub: Google Maps
What3words: ///legend.salad.entry (meeting place)
Wednesday 19th – St Mary’s Churchyard, Manor Road, Bexley, DA5 3LY
We will be cutting the grass on site and raking. Brushcutter operators will be needed.
Led by: Lucy Sawyer-Boyd (07809334071)
Meeting Time and Place: 9am at the yard in Hall Place, otherwise 10am if meeting at the churchyard (black gates at end of Manor Road, there is limited parking on site). There are no facilities on site.
What3words:
Meeting point = ///sheep.buzz.codes
Entrance gate = ///sushi.mole.washed
Thursday 20th – St Johns Primary School, Bayham Rd, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 3XD
We will be continuing to install a shelter over the forest school seating area.
Led by: Nina Skinner (07816128553)
Meeting Time and Place: 9am if needing a lift from Hall Place or 10am at reception if meeting at the school. There is no parking for additional vehicles inside the school but there is free parking on Bayham Road, Kennedy Gardens and the surrounding streets.
What3words: ///thinks.faster.debate
Friday 21st – Springhead Park, Ashford Drive, Northfleet, Gravesend
We will be continuing to plant a hedgerow at Springhead Park in Ebbsfleet.
Led by: Nina Skinner (07816128553)
Meeting Time and Place: 9am if needing a lift from Hall Place or 10am at Ashford Drive, Springhead. Google Maps
Free parking is available at Eastgate Community Hub: Google Maps
What3words: ///legend.salad.entry (meeting place)
Wednesday 26th – Otford Primary School, High St, Otford, Sevenoaks, Kent TN14 5PG
We will be developing the school’s forest school area by moving raised beds and creating a story circle area.
Led by: Nina Skinner (07816128553)
Meeting Time and Place: 9am if meeting at the yard in Hall Place or 10am if travelling directly to the school. There is a car park opposite the primary school but parking fees do apply: Google Maps
Otherwise there is free parking along the A225/ Sevenoaks Road:
Google Maps
Thursday 27th – Otford Primary School, High St, Otford, Sevenoaks, Kent TN14 5PG
We will be continuing to develop the school’s forest school area by moving raised beds and creating a story circle area.
Led by: Nina Skinner (07816128553)
Meeting Time and Place: 9am if meeting at the yard in Hall Place or 10am if travelling directly to the school. There is a car park opposite the primary school but parking fees do apply: Google Maps
Otherwise there is free parking along the A225/ Sevenoaks Road:
Google Maps
Friday 28th – Springhead Park, Ashford Drive, Northfleet, Gravesend
We will be continuing to plant a hedgerow at Springhead Park in Ebbsfleet.
Led by: Nina Skinner (07816128553)
Meeting Time and Place: 9am if needing a lift from Hall Place or 10am at Ashford Drive, Springhead. Google Maps
Free parking is available at Eastgate Community Hub: Google Maps
What3words: ///legend.salad.entry (meeting place)
