Kent Greeters

A Greeter is a volunteer who loves their local area and wants to share their passion, knowledge and enthusiasm with visitors. Inspired by the Big Apple Greeters of New York and now part of the Global Greeter Network, the Thanet Greeters was successfully launched over a year ago. The programme is now being extended to White Cliffs Country and the aim is to roll out the Greeter programme across other key tourism destinations in Kent by 2012.
 

What does a greeter do and some things you should know

• Provide a 2-4 hour visit of the chosen destination for up to 6 people
• Explain how to use the public transport system and help the visitor become orientated within the area.
• Advise on restaurants and places of entertainment and show the visitor sites they may not find on their own.
• Enlighten you on the cultural and historical background of the area.
• All Greeters and visitors travel on foot or on public transport.
• Greeters can make arrangements for visitors with disabilities.
  

A greeter is a volunteer ‘friend' and not a professional tour guide and therefore does not offer tours or set itineraries. Meeting a Greeter is a rewarding experience for the individual traveller, group of friends or families and the service is completely free.

For more information on the Thanet Greeters, visit www.visitthanet.co.uk/greeters