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Welcome to Volunteer Centre Dorset

Volunteering makes a community. There are hundreds of projects and activities to get involved with. There are roles to suit your availability, whether weekly or one-off events. There is a wide variety of positions available for all skills, and there is always room to help your community.

Come and talk to us and we can match your skills and free time with a suitable and fulfilling vacancy. Alternatively you can register online.

Our Dorchester office in Acland Road is normally open Monday to Thursday, 9am to 4.30pm and appointments only on Friday. Please note if you are travelling to see us it is advisable to phone us to make an appointment so that one of our team can assist you.

I Want to Volunteer

There are many ways to find information about volunteering and get involved. Many people will just contact local branches of organisations and ask if they can help. However, other people may be unsure what they want to do and if you are new to the area you probably don't know all the local organisations that use volunteers. We have details of hundreds of organisations and thousands of volunteer positions and details are constantly updated so we can offer accurate information to potential volunteers.

I Need Volunteers

Our volunteering opportunities website has a self-service section for organisations to manage information about their organisation, advertise opportunities, and to contact volunteers who are suitable for specific opportunities. At the Dorset Volunteer Centre details of voluntary organisations and their current volunteer opportunities are all listed on VC Connect, our online volunteering database.

About VCD

The Dorset Volunteer Centre is part of a national network of volunteer centres that help voluntary and community organisations recruit and manage their volunteers, and help people interested in volunteering to find interesting and enjoyable opportunities. Our centre covers the whole of Dorset (except Bournemouth and Poole which have their own centre). We encourage and support volunteering by everyone, irrespective of age, education, background, health or wealth.

Recent Opportunities and News

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We are looking for opportunities for groups of volunteers in 2019 to help you

Below is a table showing the groups currently searching for volunteering opportunities; Name of Group Number in Group Timescal...

Published on: 15th January 2019

Are you a young person with a sporting talent or a group working in Dorset? We may have funding available for you!

We have a couple of opportunities for funding currently, also any donations towards the Surviving Winter Appeal would be greatly appreciated see below for more information. Wess...

Published on: 15th January 2019

Trustee Training

The Volunteer Centre and Dorset Community Action are holding two separate training sessions on being a successful Trustee...

Published on: 14th January 2019

Our recent newsletter is now available

Our recent newsletter is now available for norganisation and volunteers, you can also view by clicking here If you are an organisation and are interested in having copies then we ha...

Published on: 9th January 2019

The Volunteer Centre gardening projects for 2019

The Volunteer Centre gardening project for 2019 Below is a table showing all the Centres gardening projects; If you are interested in taking part call the volunteer Center on 0130...

Published on: 7th January 2019

Can You Help Support a Young Disabled Man?

This is a paid position supporting a young disabled man with his activities...

Published on: 3rd January 2019

The Regent Centre in Christchuch are looking for new Trustees

They are looking for the next generation of Trustees that will continue to take them into the future to ensure the success and sustainability of The Regent Centre. Closing date is 18th January...

Published on: 3rd January 2019

Walford Mill Crafts Require New Trustees

Do you have a passion for contemporary arts and crafts? Walford Mill Education Trust is looking for new Trustees...

Published on: 2nd January 2019

Volunteer Centre Dorset are thankful for the support from: