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Dorset Volunteer Ambassadors
When: March – November 2023
Where: Sherborne and Weymouth
Why: Welcome visitors and provide information
What is the Dorset Volunteer Ambassador Programme?
We need Volunteer Ambassadors to be a welcoming face for visitors in Sherborne and Weymouth. Ambassadors will greet visitors and provide local information on facilities and services including parking, restrooms, places of interest, and local events.
What will Volunteer Ambassadors do?
- Be a welcoming face for visitors in your area
- Engage positively, assisting with questions
- Provide information on services and facilities
- When it is busy, give recommendations for alternative places of interest
- Roam a designated area talking to visitors (and greet cruise ship passengers in Weymouth)
- Wear a branded uniform and ID badge
- Have a backpack with useful information for handing out
Who can be a Volunteer Ambassadors?
- Anyone aged from 16 years old (under 18s will need parental consent)
- You need to be able to be active for 3-4 hour shift
When will Volunteer Ambassadors be needed?
- In Sherborne in the Summer and during school holidays.
- In Weymouth from March – November.
- Volunteers will work in shifts of 3-4 hours
Once you are registered and approved on our online booking portal (Team Kinetic), 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 enjoying your local area, 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:
- Branded uniform including polo shirt, jacket, cap and backpack
- ID badge
- Reasonable pre-approved travel expenses
- Online Training
What will I need to do to be a Volunteer Ambassador?
Once you have registered your interest on the portal, you will need to:
- Complete the training programme (approximately 30 minutes)
- Provide a copy of photo ID and proof of address.
- Read and complete a volunteer agreement
- Let us know your shirt/jacket size
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]
