About The Volunteer Centre

The Volunteer Centre is part of a national network of centres that help voluntary and community organisations recruit and manage their volunteers, and helps people interested in volunteering to find interesting and enjoyable opportunities.

We encourage and support volunteering by everyone irrespective of age, education, background, health or wealth. Volunteering is a way for all citizens to get involved in their community.

Our service covers the whole of Dorset county (except Bournemouth and Poole which have their own centre). As well as a main office in the county town of Dorchester we run outreach points in 8 other locations. We attend local events, shows and public meetings to publicise volunteering and recruit new volunteers, and we maintain a comprehensive database of volunteering opportunities.

The Centre is accredited by Volunteering England, the national body that sets standards of service and confidentiality for volunteer centres.

Location.

The Volunteer Centre is at 1, Colliton Walk, Dorchester, at the far end of High West Street just beside the Top of the Town roundabout and the statue of Thomas Hardye. There is a bus stop and a large public car park nearby. Map of Location

Opening times.

Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm.