DARTFORD GIVING
By Kate Hargreaves The Dartford Living team is always growing and evolving, and you’re not limited to any one thing – you’re welcome to try out other roles too. “Would I enjoy it?” Given the broad range of ways that you can get involved, there’s bound to be something that you’d enjoy. The people who volunteer are from a variety of backgrounds and volunteer for lots of different reasons. For example, my mum and her neighbour, who are both retired, deliver magazines together each month, as they both enjoy walking and can have a chat at the same time (shout out to Vanessa and Barbara!). I started writing this article as I had attended an information evening about becoming a charity trustee and it became clear that some people didn’t know what the role entailed, and thought there should be something that gives people more information about the different ways they can volunteer their time. If you have an idea for something you’d like to see, why not make it happen!
Most of the roles that I write about each month, I do (or have done in the past) myself, and for the few that I haven’t experienced first-hand, someone close to me has done and has given me information for the article. There are multiple reasons for this: I wouldn’t want to recommend something that I don’t know much about, I wouldn’t want to give you wrong information, and finally you’ve got to practice what you preach – I wouldn’t ask others to give up their time if I wasn’t willing to do the same. Anyway, what I’m writing about this month is something you already know I do – contributing to Dartford Living…
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“How much time do I need for it?” It very much depends on exactly Dartford Living volunteer how you want to get involved, and “What is it?” Volunteering with all roles are quite flexible. Dartford Living can take many forms, so you’re almost guaranteed to have “Are there any requirements?” a skill that the Dartford Living team Nope! Just a willingness to give it a wants. If you have a cause close to go – whether that is using existing your heart or a story to tell, you skills or trying out something new might like to write a regular article for you. such as this one. If you like getting out and about, you might consider “This sounds great, how do I get delivering magazines in the Dartford involved?” A good starting place area. If you enjoy exploring local is to email editor@dartfordliving. areas with your camera, you could com, or as always, if you have any be a photographer. If you have good questions, feel free to email me at attention to detail and often spot kate@dartfordliving.com. Hope to mistakes when reading books, you hear from you soon! could be a proof reader.
