Peter Shaw Head of Kent Greeters
A big, friendly welcome awaits you! One of the best ways to get to know a place is through the eyes of someone who lives there. Kent Greeters are proud of their home and welcome visitors from all over the world.
What are Kent Greeters? Passionate, friendly and enthusiastic volunteer residents
who want to share the area where they live with visitors to the county. Non-profit making organisation run by volunteers and managed by Visit Kent. First UK member of the Global Greeter Network. Funded by European cross border ‘Interreg’ Programme
Types of Greeters Kent Greeter - Town Kent Greeter - Countryside Media Greeter
How to meet a Greeter A straightforward process via the website www.kentgreeters.co.uk Visitor completes request form and can indicate special interests 5 days in advance of visit The visitor will be contacted prior to arrival and the day before the Greet is to take place. The Greet lasts approximately an hour and a half. Both visitor and greeter completes feedback form.
How to become a Greeter Fill in a detailed Application Form Interviews to test suitability Induction & Guidance Greet Kent Greeter Policy Annual Badging Events
How did Kent Greeters get started? Assisted by Lynn Brookes, founder of the Big Apple Greeter in New York in 2007. Successful pilots in Thanet and White Cliffs Country which rolled out to rest of Kent county. First UK member of the Global Greeters Network Local area Greeters in place in Kent districts
Questions? Thank you