Folkestone Rainbow Centre
Homeless Support Service
About Folkestone Rainbow Centre
As a Christian organisation we are committed to serving people of all faith groups and beliefs or none and recognise the worth of everyone. We are passionate about inclusion, being non-judgemental, and respect all those we serve, treating our guests and clients with sympathy, consideration, kindness and fairness. We recognise the support and help other local agencies offer and know that through collaboration, we can achieve the best outcomes for those who access our services.
Our vision is to help build a community in which everyone is included and can have the opportunity to live and work in dignity with hope for the future. We help people out of crises so that they can sustain themselves. We have, at our peak, over 350 volunteers, without whom the organisation would be unable to offer the range of services dedicated to helping the neediest people in our local community.
Cornerstone, 69 Sandgate Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT202AF
Service Eligibility
18 + who are referred through our Homeless Support Service. Residing in the Folkestone and Hythe district.
Information for Volunteers
How much time will I have to give?
When you apply to volunteer we can tell you about the volunteering vacancies we have available and as a volunteer, you can choose something that meets the level of commitment you can afford to give.
Homeless Support; Rainbow Shop; FoodStop; Family Contact Centre; Rainbow Club; Shepway Foodbank; Mobile Pantry; Folkestone Churches Winter Shelter; Money First Aid.
Depending on the service for which you volunteer, you could be manning our reception, handing out food to homeless people, serving in the shop, helping children with activities, sorting food, helping people follow a budget, or even making the tea! All volunteering roles will require references and some also require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This will be completed at no cost to you.
Age Groups
Young People (18-25), Adults (25-65), Older Adults (65+)Themes
HomelessRegions
Country: England
Other Regions: South East England
Other Information
Type of Befriending: Face to face befriending which takes place in the home or community
Who can refer: Professional Referrals Accepted