If you're interested in volunteering, we're here to help.
Use the links below to search for volunteering opportunities in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, find answers to questions you might have about volunteering, and learn more about the many benefits of becoming a volunteer.
Use our online portal to search for volunteering roles right across Dorset. You’ll be able to view volunteering opportunities, register an interest and link with an organisation that's right for you. Read more
If you're considering giving your time as a volunteer, you may have a lot of questions. Find the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about volunteering here. Read more
Before you decide to volunteer, you might find it useful to ask yourself some of these questions, to help you work out more about the right voluntary role for you. Read more
As a volunteer, you're giving your time for free, so it's right that you know what to expect from an organisation in return, including training and guidance, support, expenses and more. Read more
We’re looking for volunteers to bring this project to life through a variety of interesting and rewarding roles. Can you help us to end loneliness? Read more
CAN's special pen pal initiative ‘Yours Sincerely’ was developed by a group of young volunteers aged 14-18, and aims to bring 'sunshine in an envelope' to older people through letters, cards or pictures sent in the post. Read more