Volunteer Centre Dorset
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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.

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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. Click for more information.

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.

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Walford Mill Crafts - Walford Mill Education Trust is looking for new Trustees.

Do you have a passion for contemporary arts and crafts?  Would you like to be involved in driving forward a local East Dorset Charity to become widely recognised as a centre of excellence? Would ...

Published on
19th February 2019

Young Enterprise- Skills match event

The events will be open to students aged 14 – 17 (school year 9 and year 12) during the day from 9:30am who will be provided with guidance and structure during their attendance. The event will c...

Published on
19th February 2019

Train to become a Diabetes UK speaker volunteer

This free training course in Dorchester will enable you raise awareness of diabetes among the general public....

Published on
11th February 2019

Volunteers and tools required for our Allotment project - Volunteer Centre

Our allotment project is starting in February and we are looking for any volunteers who wouild be interested in helping us! The project will be 2 days a week, days tbc and the main duties will...

Published on
22nd 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

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

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
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

Please Help! Save North Dorset Hydrotherapy pool

Save North Dorset Hydrotherapy pool The Hydrotherapy Pool based at Stour Connect in Sturminster Newton and owned by Dorset County Council shut its doors in May this year. The Pool had been deliveri...

Published on
19th December 2018

Regional events marketing your internship information pack - Cancer Research

This Cancer Research information pack includes;​ Charity overview  equility, diversion and inclusion internship scheme what we can offer you Role profile How to apply&...

Published on
19th December 2018

Walford Mill crafts Wimborne - Volunteer Co-ordinator -16 hours a week

Walford Mill Crafts are looking to recruit a new Volunteer Co-ordinator. Click to find out more...

Published on
12th December 2018

HMP Guys Marsh Jumpers for Chickens - Can you knit for our rescue chickens?

      If you have any completed jumpers please deliver to the Volunteer Centre in Dorchester, or contact the Volunteer Centre for collection.     &nb...

Published on
12th December 2018

Volunteer Centre Dorset are thankful for the support from:

Dorset County Council
Dorset Community Foundation
Volunteering Fund