Corporate volunteering
A simple, hands-on way to support vital local care - and bring your team closer together.
Corporate volunteering is part of our ongoing relationship with supporters, and a great introduction for new businesses to the work we do.
What could your team get involved in?
It could be a team rolling up their sleeves to freshen up a room, an expert lending their professional skills to transform a space, or a fleet of volunteers helping us run a seasonal fundraiser.
Corporate volunteering looks different every time - and that's the point.
Whatever your business does, there's likely a way to put it to good use with us.
How can corporate volunteering benefit my business?
Your staff will feel good
Colleagues want to work somewhere that gives back. Volunteering boosts motivation, improves mental wellbeing and reduces sick days.
Your team will grow stronger
When colleagues choose how they volunteer, they feel real ownership over it. Teams work together, build bonds and feel more committed to their cause and their workplace.
Your people will stay longer
Colleagues at organisations that support volunteering are more likely to stick around. Giving back to the local community builds a genuine sense of connection and loyalty to the workplace.
Your brand will get noticed
Colleagues share their volunteering proudly - online and in person. We'll shout about it too, telling our community about the difference your team is making to our patients and their families.
Your team will bond over it
Working together on something meaningful, even just for a day, nurtures real teamwork. Colleagues support each other, strengthen their relationships and bring that closer connection back to the workplace.
Your people will learn new skills
A day away from the usual routine opens the door to new experiences. Whether it's practical tasks or something completely new, picking up a new skill boosts confidence, adds value and improves overall wellbeing.
Colleagues have shared with me personally that they've had family members stay at your Hospice and they really appreciate what you and your staff do, so it was our pleasure to be able to give back in whatever way we could!
"I really enjoyed my time working at the Tunbridge Wells shop, as it is such a great cause. The ladies at the shop were all so kind and happily showed me the ropes, they made my time volunteering in the shop fun. I also enjoyed interacting with the customers."
I wanted to volunteer my time to help at Heart of Kent Hospice as, having had experience of a family member in a hospice, I know what amazing places they are for both the patients and the families of that patient. The care and kindness they show is literally invaluable at such an awful time. I loved helping at the Tunbridge Wells shop with Sue and Sarah, they were so kind to show me all aspects of working there in the short time I was with them. I also was truly impressed with how well run the shop was, how organised they were and the care given to making it into a place where people can come, peruse and buy top quality second hand items.
Get involved
We have a number of opportunities available, to suit a wide range of skills and interests. For more information, please contact David Dadswell, Corporate Partnerships Manager at david.dadswell@hokh.co.uk or call 01622 792200.