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24th May 2021
When: 29th May - September 2021
Where: Tourist spots across Dorset
Why: Welcome visitors and provide information
What is the Dorset Volunteer Ambassador Programme?
This summer we need Volunteer Ambassadors to be a welcoming face for visitors in key tourism spots across Dorset. Ambassadors will greet visitors and provide local information including parking, restrooms, restaurants/cafes, places of interest, and when busy—alternative places that they could visit.
What will Volunteer Ambassadors do?
Who can be a Volunteer Ambassadors?
When will Volunteer Ambassadors be needed?
Once you are registered and approved on our online booking portal, you can select shifts that you would like to do.
What are the benefits of being a Volunteer Ambassador?
Volunteering as an Ambassador is rewarding for yourself, your community and visitors to Dorset. This is a great opportunity to be out and about this Summer enjoying Dorset’s visitor hotspots, meeting new people and even having fun! This programme can enable personal development, improve life skills, self-confidence, and physical and mental well-being. You can use or develop interpersonal skills, communication and customer service techniques. For anyone working towards their Duke of Edinburgh Award, being an Ambassador can count towards your volunteering.
What will Volunteer Ambassadors be provided with?
Each Volunteer Ambassadors will be provided with:
What will I need to do to be a Volunteer Ambassador?
Once you have registered your interest on the portal, you will need to:
How can you register?
Ideally, we would like Volunteer Ambassadors to be based in their own local area—local knowledge is key! Please select the venue nearest to you to register.
If you have any questions, please contact the Volunteer Centre on 01305 269214 or [email protected]