# Event Details - **Event Name**: Volunteers & Skills Exchange - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 22 Sep, 2026 at 11:30 am – Tue, 22 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Get expert support for your community sustainability project OR contribute your professional experience to local good causesAbout this EventThis free event brings together local community groups, charities, eco projects with skilled professionals, freelancers, and businesses - for a relaxed but purposeful opportunity to connect, share knowledge and form pro bono volunteer partnershipsTo maximise how many people you’ll get to meet, and how much you can learn/share, the event will be structured around three interactive sessions:Session 1 - Community Project MastermindAround small tables, select local community projects will share a specific challenge they're working through - for attending professional and fellow community members to offer advice, ideas and knowledge to help them progress their projects.Session 2 -Volunteer Match Making & Skills Round TablesFind, ask questions and get support from local professionals interested in volunteering their skills. Join a choice of themed table topics - relavent to your skills or need - including marketing, project management, budgeting, governance etc. This is an opportunity for community groups to gain direct help and focused advice, while professional can share their expertise and meet people doing great work locally.Follow the event, there will also be the opportunity to formalise conversation, and/or find further opportunities - thanks to the support of Good Folk; a local non-for-profit cooperative who connect local charities with range of creative, technical and business professionals offering pro-bono support.A locally sourced lunch will be provided by Kent Food Hubs, and there will also be opportunity for open networking.Who should attend:Sustainable and community groups, charities, and projects looking for practical support and fresh thinkingFreelancers and consultants who want to put their skills to good use locallySmall business owners and creative professionals interested in contributing to their communityCorporates and SMEs with volunteer or pro bono days to offerWhat you'll get from the event:Practical input and fresh perspectives - whether you're the one sharing the challenge or the expertiseNew connections with local professionals, community organisations, and like-minded peopleA clearer picture of what's going on in the local sustainability community - and how you can be part of itA way to continue and build on the connections made, beyond the event itselfDate: Tues 22nd September 2026Time: 11.30am - 2pm Location:The Green Room, The Grand, The Leas, Folkestone, CT20 2XLCost: Free to attend (but please book your ticket)Lunch: Locally sourced lunch providedThis event is bought to you by Sustainable Futures Forum and Good Folk, and is made possible thanks to the support of Folkestone & Hythe District CouncilBy registering for this event, your email address will be added to the Sustainable Futures Forum mailing list. We only ever contact you about upcoming Sustainable Future Forum events, and you can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of these emails. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/folkestone/volunteers-and-skills-exchange/100001991383177691 - **Event Categories**: nonprofit, charities, business, contests, volunteering - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes - Location: The Green Room Folkestone - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Folkestone - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: The Green Room Folkestone - **lat**: 51.0753377 - **long**: 1.1633692 - **full address**: The Green Room Folkestone, The Leas, Folkestone, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Volunteers & Skills Exchange - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/4c724a5e0a8632d91ba5042899e400f72bd3a63ea0de57c0fec1ab6888171df6-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf3f4f1-gmir.jpg?v=1782635234 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Volunteers & Skills Exchange being held? - **A:** Volunteers & Skills Exchange takes place on Tue, 22 Sep, 2026 at 11:30 am to Tue, 22 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm at The Green Room Folkestone, The Leas, Folkestone, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Volunteers & Skills Exchange? - **A:** Volunteers & Skills Exchange is organized by LVB Creative. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Volunteers & Skills Exchange is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Folkestone, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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