Imago

Who We Help, Why We Help & the Difference It Makes

What We Do

Imago covers a wide variety of services, including;

• CAMEO (Come and Meet Each Other) sessions run on Tuesdays and Thursdays - working with people over 50, living in Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley, who are socially isolated or experiencing loneliness due to changing life circumstances.
• Wellbeing Matters Kent provide community navigation to adults over 55 or those over 18 with complex needs and adult Carer support across Dartford, Gravesham, Swanley and Swale. 
• Social Prescription connects people with appropriate community resources and support services, with the aim of enabling people to increase their independence and ability to self-manage, thereby reducing demand on health services.
• Evolve working with Young Carers and disabled children in Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley aiming to reduce social isolation, increase confidence and self-esteem through 1:1 support, school work, respite, activities, family support and forum days.
• Short Breaks service across Kent providing opportunities for disabled children & young people to have enjoyable social experiences as well as offering a valuable break for their parents or carers.
• Kent Young Carers,  East Sussex Young Carers and London Young Carers support for young people who are responsible for caring for a parent or family member who has a disability, mental health issue or substance abuse problem.
• Safe an innovative youth-led mental health & wellbeing project funded by Medway council and from individual schools and community projects.

Volunteer

We are current looking for volunteers in the following sectors;

• Befriending - work to support individuals to improve welfare and wellbeing. This may be achieved by visiting the person in their own home or meeting them in a community-based setting.
• Drivers - pick up and drop off those who are unable to use public transport due to older age, illness or mobility problems (expenses are reimbursed).
• Admin Assistants - we are looking for someone that is computer literate and happy to make and receive calls.
• Telephone Befriending - offering befriending calls in our Sevenoaks and Medway offices.
• Group Facilitators - helping to set up and organise groups for CAMEO (Come And Meet Each Other) and Carers Groups.