We realise that sometimes one hasn't much confidence nor free time whilst studying at school and thus the TOWN COUNCIL offers young people aged 11 to 18 or 11 to 24 if living with a disability, to take part in an 8 week volunteering course at the Youth Café - HOUSE in the Basement [HiTB]  whereby you would give up a minimum of 8 hours of your time to learn some skills such as below:
  • Use of electronic tills
  • Stock ordering                                
  • Food preparation                           
  • Customer service
  • Engaging young people
  • Health and safety
  • Event management
  • Cashing up
HOURS are flexible:  The young person would agree with the Manager of HiTB as to dates and times during the week or weekends or a combination of both between themselves.  
Previously students have found that such skills have enabled them to obtain:
  • a Saturday job
  • as part of the voluntary section of the Duke of Edinburgh Award
  • part time employment locally/whilst away at college/university
  • full time employment.
A certificate and a T Shirt will be presented by the Mayor of Sevenoaks with a press release issued by the Town Council 
The Town Clerk will also give you a reference in the future.
Volunteering shows prospective employers/further educational facilities that you are willing to help engage with your local community and go above and beyond.