Voluntary
Vacancies
May 2015
Bournemouth Council
for Voluntary Service
Boscombe Link, 3-5 Palmerston Road, Bournemouth, BH1 4HN
01202 466130
www.bournemouthcvs.org.uk
Registered Charity Number: 1081381
Company Number: 4024662
Email: volunteeradmin@bournemouthcvs.org.uk
Hours of Opening: 9.30am – 2.00pm Monday to Friday
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For further information and contact details for any of the opportunities, please call us on 01202 466130, visit
our website at www.bournemouthcvs.org.uk or find us on Twitter - @BournemouthVols
Volunteers Week 1st to 7th June is nearly upon us…… Do you have some spare time on your hands? Skills you
would like to share? Or simply wish to give something back to the local community? Then why not think about
volunteering!
! Poole Pop up Shop !
To help you on your way, from the 1st to 5th June 2015, there will be a Volunteering pop up shop, based in the
old Stead and Simpson Shoe Shop, on the Ground Floor in Poole Dolphin Centre, opposite to Beales, which will
be filled with local charities all looking for people like you, of all ages and from different walks of life with
varying skills & interests!
Why not pop along and have a chat with the charities, see what voluntary opportunities are available and find out
how you can help whether it is for a few hours once or twice a week or even just once a month.
Charities in attendance are:
Monday 1st June – 10am to 4pm:
Age Concern Poole, Victim Support, Dorset Police, Friends of Arundells, Wesley’s Café and Dorset Advocacy
Tuesday 2nd June - 10am to 4pm:
Royal Voluntary Service, Dorset Rape Crisis Support Centre, Action on Hearing Loss and Headway Dorset
Wednesday 3rd June - 10am to 4pm:
Hospital Radio Bedside, Soroptimist International of Bournemouth, Help and Care,
Community Event Network
Thursday 4th June - 10am to 4pm:
Dorset Scrapstore, BCHA – The Factory, Diverse Abilities, Home-Start South East Dorset, Brendoncare,
Julia’s House and Poole Culture Volunteers
Friday 5th June - 10am to 4pm:
LV=Streetwise, Victim Support, Guide Dogs, Maritime Volunteers, Harbour Challenge, Poole Lions Club
Healthwatch.
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There will also be a range of charities at the Pod at Castlepoint (opposite to M&S) on Wednesday 3rd June.
9am to 12pm: Age UK Bournemouth, Dorset Scrapstore
12pm to 3pm: Bournemouth Citizens Advice Bureau, sedcat, Brendoncare
3pm to 6pm: Cherry Tree Nursery, Victim Support
5pm to 8pm: Girl Guiding Bournemouth. Dorset Race Equality
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For further information and contact details for any of the opportunities, please call us on 01202 466130, visit
our website at www.bournemouthcvs.org.uk or find us on Twitter - @BournemouthVols
New this Month ............................................................................................................................................................. 4
Admin, Reception and Customer Service ................................................................................................................ 4
Advice, Information and Support ............................................................................................................................... 5
Animals .......................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Architecture and Museums ......................................................................................................................................... 6
Arts, Craft and Music ................................................................................................................................................... 6
Befriending or Buddying .............................................................................................................................................. 7
Business, Management or Research ........................................................................................................................ 8
Catering ......................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Clubs and Day Centres ............................................................................................................................................. 10
Community Work ........................................................................................................................................................ 11
Conservation ............................................................................................................................................................... 11
Counselling ................................................................................................................................................................. 12
DIY or Practical Work ................................................................................................................................................ 12
Driving .......................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Finance Work .............................................................................................................................................................. 13
Fundraising ................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Gardening .................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Health and Hospitals ................................................................................................................................................. 16
IT and Computers ...................................................................................................................................................... 16
Local Events ............................................................................................................................................................... 17
Marketing, PR and Media ......................................................................................................................................... 18
Mentoring..................................................................................................................................................................... 18
National/International Volunteering ......................................................................................................................... 19
Officials ........................................................................................................................................................................ 19
Public Speaking .......................................................................................................................................................... 20
Retail / Charity Shops ................................................................................................................................................ 20
Sports / Outdoors ....................................................................................................................................................... 23
Teaching, Training and Coaching............................................................................................................................ 23
Trustee/Committee Roles ......................................................................................................................................... 24
Children/Young People ............................................................................................................................................. 25
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For further information and contact details for any of the opportunities, please call us on 01202 466130, visit
our website at www.bournemouthcvs.org.uk or find us on Twitter - @BournemouthVols
New this Month
Theatre Volunteers – Shelley Theatre Trust We are looking for volunteers to initially join our
Front Of House team, welcoming customers into our venue and ensuring their comfort and safety
whilst on the premises. You'll also sometimes get to see an exciting range of live shows whilst
carrying out this role. (Boscombe)
Patient Companion - Royal Royal Bournemouth & Christchurch Hospitals, Could you come
in and spend some time with our older patients? Your role may include having a chat with a
patient, playing a card game, completing a crossword or reading to a patient. 3 hours per week.
Mealtime Companion – Royal Royal Bournemouth & Christchurch Hospitals, We are
looking for volunteers to cover breakfasts, lunches and evening meals, 7 days a week. Your role
would include assisting patients in making their menu choices, spending time with patients who
require supervision and help at mealtimes, and generally making meal times enjoyable. 3 hours per
week, minimum.
Trainee Coach - Trichotillomania Support UK Do you have a bubbly and lively personality?
Are you looking for a workplace that's equally upbeat? We are looking for someone friendly and
comfortable with telephones and technology, to be first point of contact for people who need
support and understanding. You'll treat them gently and guide them to sources of help, buddy them
up and liaise with family members. (Bournemouth)
Youth Group Helper – Boscombe: Poole Bay Methodist Circuit Can you help at our Youth
Club in Boscombe, which provides our young people with a safe environment in which to play
games, cook, do craft activities, make music, talk and learn? 1st &3rd Tuesday evening of each
month. (Boscombe)
Various roles: Administrators, Retail assistants, Drivers, Cafe assistants and many more
roles! - Bournemouth Churches Housing Association (BCHA) The Factory at Alder Hills will
be home to a retail space, selling bikes, furniture and crafts, also an onsite cafe. Various roles
available: Cafe assistants, admin, bike shop assistants, finance, driving, cleaners etc.! Call us for
more info! (Poole)
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Admin, Reception and Customer Service
Ignite Administrator - Bournemouth Churches Housing Association (BCHA) Ignite is a
personal development programme addressing confidence, self-esteem and motivation needs of
vulnerable adults. We are looking for an experienced administrator to support the Ignite team with
the day to day running of the programme. (Bournemouth)
Administration Volunteer - Crumbs Looking for front of house administration volunteers, who
would be responsible for running our reception area, answering calls, carrying out basic admin
tasks and where appropriate developing our social media links. (Ensbury Park)
Administration Assistant - Space Youth Project Work as part of a team, to assist in the smooth
running of Space Youth Project. There are a range of administrative tasks that are required and we
will match your skills to the tasks required. Tuesday daytimes. (Poole)
Administrative Support Assistant - Dorset Rape Crisis Support Centre We are looking for a
volunteer to offer general administrative support to our Counselling and Independent Sexual
Violence Advisor (ISVA) services. The role would include copying, filing, and arranging client
appointments. Next training: Autumn 2015. (Poole)
Administrator / Fundraising Volunteer - The Bourne Academy To work with the Business
Director and Marketing Co-ordinator to help raise additional funds for the Academy (our remit is
to raise an additional £100K a year to supplement government funding). (West Howe)
Receptionist/Administrator - Boscombe Independent Advice Centre (BIAC) B.I.A.C. offers
advice and support to people on a range of matters. This is an exciting opportunity to meet many
people of diverse backgrounds, helping them feel welcome and ensuring they know what to do
whilst visiting B.I.A.C.
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For further information and contact details for any of the opportunities, please call us on 01202 466130, visit
our website at www.bournemouthcvs.org.uk or find us on Twitter - @BournemouthVols
Assistant in Fundraising - Dorset Blind Association We organise a busy schedule of fundraising
events, and we are looking for a volunteer to help the Fundraising Manager. The role is varied and
can include administration, research, promotions and helping out at events. (Poole)
Reception & Administration Worker - Acts Fast As a Receptionist and Administration worker
for Acts Fast you will become a big part of making a difference to people often experiencing
confusion and upset due to being in a difficult situation. (Working from home)
Reception / Admin Assistant - Dorset Reclaim A great way to interact with the public in a
customer service role through helping and advising clients visiting the project. There are
opportunities to learn basic customer skills, team work and general admin. (Springbourne)
Reception Team Member - Bournemouth Citizens Advice Bureau Looking for new Reception
members to join our team and be the welcoming face and the frontline for our service. Role
includes managing the waiting area and general administrative tasks. (Bournemouth)
Social Media Volunteer - Trichotillomania Support UK We are a charity supporting people
with social anxiety, looking for a Social Media Manager to manage our Facebook and Twitter
accounts and build new social connections. (Bournemouth)
Volunteer Administration Assistant - Dorset Community Foundation With this role you will
be assisting with record keeping, phone calls, stationary/supplies ordering, general office duties,
filing, grants paperwork and computer data inputting. Previous office experience desirable.
Volunteer Receptionist/Admin/Secretary - Faithworks Wessex We are a busy office and our
workers often need to be out visiting clients or working with partners; so we would love to have
someone who can take calls in the office, and do some simple administration for our projects.
(Boscombe)
Welfare Benefits Advisor - Age UK Bournemouth Volunteers needed who can assist older
people in claiming additional welfare benefits that they may be entitled to. Your role would
involve meeting older people and helping them to complete welfare benefit forms, such as
Attendance Allowance. (Winton)
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Advice, Information and Support
Adviser - Boscombe Independent Advice Centre (BIAC) B.I.A.C is a charity working with
people of all ages and backgrounds who need access to legal advice on issues such as debt and
housing. We need volunteers who are willing to train to become advisers and to help empower
people. (Springbourne)
Advocacy - Advocates - Dorset Advocacy Volunteers needed to help adults with either learning
difficulties or physical disabilities to help get their voices heard. This may involve attending and
speaking up at meetings, taking the adults out to social events and making phone calls. (Poole)
Appropriate Adult Volunteers - Dorset Advocacy Appropriate Adult volunteers are needed to
accompany adults who have learning disabilities or mental ill-health when they are taken in for
police questioning. This is to ensure that the person understands what is asked of them and is
treated well. (Bournemouth)
Online Chat Support Workers - Broken Rainbow Looking for LGBT people to offer support to
people experiencing domestic abuse or domestic violence via our online chat service. This role
will be undertaken from your own home, using the internet to connect to our specialised software.
4 hours per wk commitment. (Working from home)
Assessor - Bournemouth Citizens Advice Bureau Our Assessors provide a holistic service that
can help the client to resolve their issues. People come to us in times of distress, anxiety &
uncertainty. Can you use your good communication skills and information resources to help them
move forward? (Bournemouth)
Community Health Champion - Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust This
role is about using your existing network of contacts alongside the knowledge & skills learned
from the training delivered by us to provide people with up to date information to make an
informed decision to stop smoking. (Boscombe)
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For further information and contact details for any of the opportunities, please call us on 01202 466130, visit
our website at www.bournemouthcvs.org.uk or find us on Twitter - @BournemouthVols
Drop in Advisor at Townsend Children's Centre - Acts Fast As a Drop-In Advisor for Acts
Fast you will become a big part of making a difference to people often experiencing confusion and
upset due to being in a difficult situation. (Townsend)
Helpline Listener - Dorset Rape Crisis Support Centre We are looking for volunteers to man
its helpline. The helpline offers confidential support to those affected by rape and sexual assault.
Full training and support is provided. 6 hours per month commitment. Next training: Autumn
2015 (Poole)
Help-line Volunteers - No Panic Help-line volunteers needed to provide a telephone listening
service to sufferers of panic attacks, phobias, obsessive compulsive disorder, general Anxiety
disorder and tranquilliser withdrawal. (Working from home)
Home Visiting Volunteer - Home-Start South East Dorset If you are a parent, or have parenting
experience then Home-Start needs you! Volunteers offer friendship, support and practical help on
a weekly basis to families in their own homes who are experiencing difficulties Training provided.
Information and Advice Volunteer - Age UK Bournemouth We are looking for volunteers to
join our Information & Advice team based in Winton. Volunteers provide information and advice
to older people and their carers who contact the office, by phone or in person, with queries on a
range of subjects. (Winton)
Listening Volunteers - Samaritans of Bournemouth and District Offering emotional support
on the telephone or face to face to those in despair, distress or contemplating suicide. Working on
outreach projects in the community. Following interview there is a 12 week training course of 1
session a week. (Bournemouth)
Promotional Stand Volunteer - Action on Hearing Loss Your work will raise deaf awareness in
the community and provide information on services, support and equipment available to the 1 in 6
people in this country who have a hearing loss. Training and communication support is available.
Telephone Helpline Volunteers - Anxiety Alliance Anxiety Alliance is looking for volunteers to
work from home on its helpline doing a 4-hour duty each week, either from 10am-2pm, 2pm-6pm,
6pm-10pm or 10pm-2am, preferably on the same day each week. (Working from home)
Telephone Support Workers - Acts Fast As a Telephone Support Worker for Acts Fast you will
become a big part of making a difference to people often experiencing confusion and upset due to
being in a difficult situation. (Charminster)
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Animals
Puppy Walker - Guide Dogs Puppy walkers needed to raise and care for a guide dog from the
age of 6-7 weeks to approximately 12-15 months. This is a full-time volunteering role as the
puppy will live with the volunteer in their own home which takes a lot of commitment.
(Bournemouth)
Wildlife Walks Leader and Assistant in Poole - Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
(RSPB) Guided walks are a fantastic way for people to discover the amazing wildlife on their
doorstep in Dorset. If you like being outside, enthusiastic about wildlife and enjoy sharing
information and inspiring people, then this role could be for you! (Poole)
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Architecture and Museums
Hotel Volunteer - Russell - Cotes Art Gallery & Museum The purpose of this role is to increase
awareness of the Russell-Cotes with hotel staff and guests. You will be going out and visiting the
hotels listed and talking to them about the Russell-Cotes, exhibitions and forthcoming events.
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Arts, Craft and Music
Arts, crafts, music & more - Activities Helper - The Stable Family Home Trust Volunteers
required to support adults with learning disabilities, within an area from our wide range of
opportunities including pottery, woodwork, computers and I.T, music & dance, provided by our
Day Services near Ringwood. (Ringwood)
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For further information and contact details for any of the opportunities, please call us on 01202 466130, visit
our website at www.bournemouthcvs.org.uk or find us on Twitter - @BournemouthVols
Support Assistant - Boscombe Connect We provide a range of activities such as Art, Sport,
Rambling and Cooking all of which are tailored to suit people with profound learning disabilities.
Volunteers are needed to work alongside professional staff offering assistance and support.
(Bournemouth)
Volunteer Musician - Russell - Cotes Art Gallery & Museum Looking for keen musicians to
play at the museum to enhance the visitor experience . The museum has a K. Kawai grand piano
in the Main Hall and we need a pianist to play classical pieces in keeping with the Victorian and
Edwardian tastes.
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Befriending or Buddying
Radio Supporter - The British Wireless for the Blind Fund Can you operate a radio? If so,
Blind & Partially Sighted radio enthusiasts would love to meet you for a cup of tea but more
importantly a re-tune of their specially modified radio for the Blind which keeps them in touch
with the outside world. (Bournemouth)
Companions, Activity Volunteers and Outing Helpers needed! - Abbeyfield Wessex Society
Ltd. Volunteers required for a variety of roles, to enhance the level of care and variety of activities
that we can offer our residents. Could you come and have a cuppa and chat with some of our
residents, help on an outing or set up a coffee morning? (Westbourne)
Befriender - Dorset Mind Provide one-to-one support to facilitate social inclusion for clients
with mental health problems. (Boscombe)
Befriender - Headway Dorset Volunteers needed to assist people after acquired brain injury to
take part in social activities such as the cinema, shopping, sports etc. If you have a hobby or
interest that you would like to share with someone else, this could be your opportunity! (Poole)
Befriender - Livability We are looking for volunteers to come in and spend time with a resident,
chatting or playing games, giving them the chance to make a new friend. One resident is Polish so
we are looking for both English and Polish speaking volunteers. (Talbot Woods)
Befriender - PHP - Poole Housing Partnership Volunteers will visit residents in their own
homes who have particular needs (because they are vulnerable, elderly or have health and care
requirements) and may find it difficult to get and about and as a result may feel isolated. (Poole)
Befriender / Helper - Help and Care To provide one off or short term support to older people.
Volunteers are needed to accompany clients to appointments in the local area. (Pokesdown)
Befriender / One to One - Leonard Cheshire Disability We are looking for people to chat with
residents over a cup of tea to help stop the isolation. We also need people to help our service users
with various activities both on site and off site. (Charminster)
Befrienders - Bournemouth Assist An exciting opportunity has arisen to befriend vulnerable
people who are living alone or who are in need of assistance in connecting them to their local
community. (Bournemouth)
Befriending / Helping - The Stable Family Home Trust Volunteers needed to accompany
people with learning disabilities, on a range of social events and outings, excursions to local
attractions. (Ringwood)
Befriending Volunteer - Age UK Bournemouth Befrienders provide regular contact and support
to lonely or isolated people, through home visits, sharing interests and introducing people to clubs
and groups.
Buddy Co-Ordinator - Trichotillomania Support UK Do you enjoy getting people together?
We are a worldwide charity, looking for a Buddy Co-Ordinator. Let's meet for an informal chat to
see if you are the person who can get two shy people talking. Such a rewarding experience!
Community Companions - Macmillan Unit - Christchurch Hospital You will be introduced to
a patient who needs extra support in their own home & visit them regularly typically for a period
of up to 12 wks to support them in either; maintaining their independence, providing
companionship or undertaking small tasks. (Christchurch)
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For further information and contact details for any of the opportunities, please call us on 01202 466130, visit
our website at www.bournemouthcvs.org.uk or find us on Twitter - @BournemouthVols
COMPASS Befrienders - Faithworks Wessex Volunteers befriend older people (over 65 years
of age) and help them as they go out to their chosen activities, for example, a lunch club or
exercise class. Alternatively a volunteer may simply meet up with the older person on a regular
basis. (West Howe)
FOCUS Befrienders - Faithworks Wessex FOCUS provides volunteer befrienders who can give
carers across Bournemouth and Poole a listening ear, emotional support and companionship
through the ups and challenges of being a carer. (Bournemouth)
General / Shopping Help - Help and Care To provide one off or short term support to older
people. Volunteers are needed to help with general shopping tasks in the local area. (Pokesdown)
Hoarding Helper - PHP - Poole Housing Partnership You will be providing support for people
who live in Poole who have problems with hoarding. You will be building a relationship with a
hoarder so that you will eventually be able to help them to organise their belongings and de-clutter
their home. (Poole)
Home Visitors - Dorset Blind Association To visit people, usually the elderly, in their homes
weekly, fortnightly or monthly depending on their requirements. Simple tasks e.g. chatting with
them, reading correspondence, assisting them with their mail items, helping choose audio books.
Memory Network - Dorset Advocacy This is a very rewarding role, where volunteers are
matched with an older person who has been diagnosed with dementia. The volunteer spends time
getting to know the individual, building up a picture of their life story and creating a memory
record. (Poole)
My Guide - Guide Dogs Would you like to support a blind or partially sighted person on their
mobility journey? For an agreed period of time, you will be providing sighted guiding to help
support safe negotiation of the environment, building confidence & developing links.
(Christchurch)
Over 55's - General/Helping (Volunteer for form completion) - Help and Care To provide one
off or short term support to older people in the completion of forms and paperwork enabling them
to gain access to services, facilities and benefits and enabling them to have a real voice in the
planning of their services and needs. (Pokesdown)
Resident Community Support Volunteer - Livability As a Resident Community Support you
will facilitate the resident to leave the home and engage with the local community. Common
activities include: going shopping, attending church services; going to the cinema; visiting family
and friends. (Talbot Woods)
Social Activities Volunteer - Together Working for Mental Wellbeing To support service users
with mental health problems to engage in social activities in and out of the home. This could
involve making cakes, having a chat, playing board games or going out for a coffee or shopping.
with our service users. (Westbourne)
Volunteer Visitor - Independent Age Can you help us by visiting older people in their homes,
taking them out on outings or giving them a ring, which will brighten up their week? We
desperately need people with their own cars as we have many clients in harder to reach areas.
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Business, Management or Research
Transport Officer - MS Society (Bournemouth & District Branch) Your role will include:
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providing up-to-date information to people with MS about available transport options, being
responsible for the maintenance and operation of any branch vehicles, and the training of drivers
as approrpiate. (West Parley)
Campaign Volunteer - vInspired Are you 18-25? We need you now! We are a national charity
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which makes social change in your community. Over the next 9 months we will be doing 3
campaigns, the first one being about Food Poverty, its called Beyond a tin of food.
Leaflet Distributor - Boscombe Independent Advice Centre (BIAC) Role involves interacting
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with the public and giving out leaflets in the Boscombe and Springbourne area which promotes the
services that we offer. Volunteer does not need to have a large amount of spare time. (Boscombe)
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For further information and contact details for any of the opportunities, please call us on 01202 466130, visit
our website at www.bournemouthcvs.org.uk or find us on Twitter - @BournemouthVols
Client Research Assistant - Boscombe Independent Advice Centre (BIAC) In order to
establish BIAC's future and sustainability there is a need to gather all kinds of information and
data from the many people who will use its services in order to produce qualitative outcome
reports (Springbourne)
Employability Mentor - Dorset Young Enterprise Volunteers are needed to guide pupils
through professionally produced resources over 8 sessions designed to raise aspiration, improve
employability skills and empower them to take responsibility for their futures and to prepare them
for work. (Bournemouth)
Field Survey Volunteer for Outdoor Events - Pavilion Dance South West The main aim of the
role is to collect information and data from audience members during our various events, by
handing out short surveys, assisting people with entering their responses, and collecting the filled
in questionnaires. (Bournemouth)
Research and Campaigns Officer - Bournemouth Citizens Advice Bureau Can you help us
identify poor policies and practices and engage with us in research and campaigns to bring about
positive change? If you enjoy carrying out research, gathering evidence and developing a
campaign then this may be the role for you. (Bournemouth)
Trustee / Human Resources - Acts Fast As a Trustee, with prior professional experience in
Human Resources, you will become a big part of making a difference to people often experiencing
confusion, isolation and upset due to being in a difficult situation. (Charminster)
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Catering
Outreach Cooks and Catering Assistants - Crumbs It is not always possible for our 'graduates'
to find employment immediately and we are, therefore, developing outreach projects that can
further develop their skills. You would be working along our graduates at various lunch clubs.
Cook/Chef - Townsend Community Centre The Community Centre is currently looking for a
volunteer with a passion for food/cooking to start a new project, cooking and preparing a hot meal
for members of the local community. (Townsend)
Deli Cafe Assistant - Sugar Aware, Donaldson & Ross Could you help at out our new and
vibrant café based at Lansdowne? We have a number of roles available including assisting with
cooking, general kitchen duties, front of house, marketing! If you are interested, please call us for
more information. (Bournemouth)
Kiosk Helper - Royal Voluntary Service (Formerly WRVS) Volunteers needed to assist in our
kiosk at St Ann's Hospital, Poole on Mondays from 2-4pm. The kiosk sells canned drinks,
confectionary and items for personal care and is used by staff and patients alike. Need to be
numerically competent. (Poole)
Lunch Club Assistant (Bosombe and Southbourne) - Crumbs We are running Lunch Clubs in
Boscombe (Wednesdays) and Southbourne (Tuesdays), managed by the CRUMBS project.
Volunteers are required now for training as catering assistants to take on the role of serving
customers. (Southbourne)
Lunch Clubs, Pop-ins and Day Centre Volunteers - Age UK Bournemouth We have support
centres, lunch clubs and pop-ins across Bournemouth which are available to older people.
Volunteers needed to carry out a variety of tasks such as chatting with the clients, serving tea and
coffee and helping with activities.
Tea Bar helper (Eye Clinic) - Royal Voluntary Service (Formerly WRVS) Tea bar helper
needed at the Eye Clinic at Bournemouth Hospital. Role would involve serving hot drinks, taking
payments and stock management. Good people skills, reliable and communicative. Monday
(9.30am - 12pm) & Wednesday (12.30pm - 4.30pm). (Bournemouth)
Tea Bar helper - Victoria Tea Bar (Weekends) - Royal Voluntary Service (Formerly WRVS)
Helping at the Victoria Tea Bar at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital. Role would involve making
and serving hot drinks and snacks. No actual cooking involved. Good people skills, reliable and
communicative. Saturday & Sundays: 12pm - 4pm. (Bournemouth)
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Clubs and Day Centres
Club Co-ordinators needed for our Boscombe, Kinson and Christchurch Clubs Brendoncare Club Bournemouth & Poole An outgoing, lively and definitely not shy person
needed to co-ordinate a team of volunteers, managing an interesting and entertaining 2 hour
meeting for older people - are you the person that we are looking for? No experience necessary.
(Boscombe)
Coffee Bar Helper - Bournemouth Gateway Winton Gateway Club is a well-established social
club for adults with learning disabilities. Within our social club we run a very popular coffee bar
and we are looking for more volunteers to come and help run this on a Thursday daytime.
Club Co-ordinator - Brendoncare Castle Club - Brendoncare Club Bournemouth & Poole
An outgoing, lively and definitely not shy person needed to co-ordinate a team of volunteers,
managing an interesting and entertaining 2 hour meeting for older people - are you the person that
we are looking for? No experience necessary. (Christchurch)
Club Helpers - Brendoncare Club Bournemouth & Poole Put a smile on your face as well as
our members as you welcome them. chat with them and enjoy a cuppa with them. Help is always
needed to set up (and clear away!) tables and chairs. Help to make our clubs a success!
Community Support Centre Volunteers - Age UK Bournemouth Volunteers needed on
Wednesdays and Fridays to chat with the clients, help with activities, give out refreshments and to
clear away at the end of the session. We also need a volunteer driver with their own car to help
clients get to & from the Centre (Charminster)
Melodies for Memories sessions - Age UK Bournemouth Volunteers needed to help with our
Melodies for Memories sessions running in various areas of Dorset including Ferndown and
Highcliffe. Your role would be to partake and assist with the session as well as helping to prepare
the hall for the session. (Dorset)
Session Support Worker - Bournemouth Gateway Looking for volunteers to support our
session leaders - this could be support in completing worksheets in workshops and learning
sessions, supporting an arts and crafts activity, encouraging members to join in sports or dance,
admin support etc. (Winton)
Social Club Helper - Dorset Blind Association We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to
help at our various clubs. Taks include helping with and leading various activities, meeting and
greeting members, making refreshments and helping to set up the room. Various locations.
(Bournemouth)
Social Club Supporter - Bournemouth Gateway We are looking for friendly, outgoing
volunteers to share their skills, hobbies, and interests with our members at our well established
social club for adults with learning disabilities. Particularly need volunteers for our Friday daytime
session. (Winton)
Spanish Speaking Activity Support Volunteer - First Point We are looking for a Spanish
speaker to help provide a range of activities within a day opportunity resource specializing in
supporting people who have ongoing mental health needs. (Westbourne)
Transport Co-ordinators - Brendoncare Club Bournemouth & Poole Our members need a
volunteer to co-ordinate their transport requirements so that they can get to and from their club.
You will need a happy disposition, an understanding of older people's mobility issues and be well
organised and methodical. (Working from home)
Volunteer Transport Co-Ordinator - Dorset Blind Association Transport Co-Ordinator needed
for the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month to ensure that our club members get to and from their
clubs. The role will involve telephoning our members and arranging suitable transport for them
including booking taxis. (Poole)
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Community Work
Distribution Volunteer - The Big Issue Your main role will be selling magazines to vendors &
offering our vendors support in the office and on pitch. You will also be supporting The Big Issue
office as a whole with any projects they are working on. (Bournemouth)
Outreach Volunteer - The Big Issue We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and
motivated individual to offer practical support to our vendors in Bournemouth, to enable them to
continue their journey towards social and financial inclusion. (Bournemouth)
Community Centre Volunteers - Bourne Spring Trust Our community centre offers a full
range of activities for members of the local community. Volunteers are needed to assist with the
day to day running of the Centre and there are a number of areas in which we can use your skills.
So call us today! (Springbourne)
Rough Sleeper/Homeless Volunteer - Faithworks Wessex Can you help at any one of the 'soupruns' delivered to rough sleepers-homeless in Bournemouth? Can you help by giving some time to
talk and listen, to understand vulnerable adults? (Bournemouth)
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Conservation
Arne Information Assistant - Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) We need you
to be a friendly face, representing the RSPB at our eco-reception centre helping to gain the RSPB
more memberships by enthusing and inspiring people about wildlife and our conservation work.
(Wareham)
Beachwatch Beach Clean Organiser - Marine Conservation Society Organiser with an interest
in environmental matters required to start a local group for beach cleaning and surveys in
Bournemouth Bay and the general beach area. Visit our website at www.mcsuk.org/beachwatch
for further information.
Beachwatch Beach Clean Volunteers - Marine Conservation Society Volunteers with an
interest in environmental matters required to start a local group for beach cleaning and surveys in
Bournemouth Bay and the general beach area. Visit our website at www.mcsuk.org/beachwatch
for further information. (Bournemouth)
Recording and Monitoring Volunteers - Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) Records of species
noted on any of our Reserves are always appreciated, and we hold regular training days for
specific species. Monitoring the status of the sites by volunteers provides valuable information to
the Reserves Team. (Dorset)
Conservation - Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Trust Practical Management work,
Surveying and Recording. All year round. (Boscombe)
Conservation - Bournemouth National Trust Volunteer Group We meet mainly on Sundays
and enjoy a day in the Countryside assisting with tasks such as hedge laying, beach protection and
restoring heathland at National Trust sites around Dorset and surrounding counties.
Practical Volunteering - Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) Our Volunteers work together with the
Reserve Staff in helping to manage our Reserves across the County. Conservation work parties
undertake active management tasks such as scrub clearance, hedgelaying, path clearance and small
pine removal. (Poole)
Roving Reserve Guide - Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) We want our
visitors to really enjoy their day with us. We need you to be out on the nature trails or if you prefer
in one of the hides at Arne, enthusing people about nature and pointing out amazing wildlife.
(Wareham)
Wildlife Walk Leaders - Arne Nature Reserve - Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
(RSPB) Guided walks are a great way to discover the wonders of nature at Arne. Just imagine
giving people a great time by showing them things that they would not normally see, like their
very first ospreys catching fish or watching the amazing dragonflies!
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Counselling
Counsellor - Dorset Action on Abuse (DAA) We are looking for counsellors and trainee
counsellors in the final stages of training who are interested in working with adult clients who
were abused as children. (Parkstone)
Counsellor/Referral Coordinator - Bournemouth YMCA We need a qualified counsellor to
receive referrals for counselling and conduct an initial assessment. The post holder will then pass
the referral on to our counselling students, or provide the counselling themselves. (Bournemouth)
Counsellor - Dorset Rape Crisis Support Centre Dorset Rape Crisis Support Centre is looking
for both trained and trainee counsellors to offer 1:1 counselling support to survivors of rape and
sexual assault. Volunteer counsellors need to be fully trained in professional therapeutic
counselling. (Poole)
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DIY or Practical Work
Canal Restoration Volunteer - Waterway Recovery Group We run week long volunteering
holidays, called 'Canal Camps', with the aim of restoring derelict canals. They offer volunteers a
fantastic chance to learn new skills such as bricklaying, stone walling and machine operation.
(Nationwide)
Carpenter - Hope Housing, Training and Support We are looking for a carpenter to work in
our houses in order to help improve/maintain some of the facilities that we provide such as
bedrooms, bathrooms and communal areas etc. (Bournemouth)
Cycle Mechanic - Hope2cycle At Hope2cycle we use bikes as a tool to re-engage people who are
recovering from various health conditions. The volunteer we are looking for needs to be good with
their hands and have some mechanical aptitude to service and repair unwanted bikes.
(Moordown)
Painting and Decorating Volunteer - Hope Housing, Training and Support We are looking for
a painter and decorator to work in our houses in order to help improve/maintain some of the
facilities that we provide such as bedrooms, bathrooms and communal areas etc. (Bournemouth)
Volunteer Handyman - Livability With this role you will be helping to improve the living
environment for our residents by providing maintenance support within the facility, keeping things
in good repair and ensuring the health and safety of residents, staff and volunteers. (Talbot
Woods)
Wood Workshop - Dorset Reclaim A chance has arisen to work in our well equipped wood
workshops, either repairing furniture or making items from new and reclaimed wood. Looking for
both those who wish to pass on their skills and those who would like to develop their abilities.
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Driving
Driver - Crumbs Do you have a clean driving licence, enjoy driving and have a few spare hours
each week to support a local charity? If so, why not come and be a volunteer driver for Crumbs
delivering our buffets and sandwich rounds to local businesses. (Ensbury Park)
Car Drivers & Minibus Drivers - Age UK Bournemouth We need volunteer drivers to use their
own vehicles to drive older people to and from our day centres where they can enjoy socialising
and getting involved with activities. (Winton)
Relief Drivers / Hosts - Contact the Elderly Volunteer drivers required to take older people out
to volunteers host/hostesses houses for tea two or three times a year. Also need volunteer
host/hostesses to entertain elderly people in their private homes for Sunday afternoon tea. Any
area. (Southbourne)
Home Library Service Volunteer - Royal Voluntary Service (Formerly WRVS) The Home
Library Service can help if someone can’t visit their local library in person: a friendly volunteer
(or two) will bring a selection of books and CDs / audio tapes to people in their home once every 3
weeks. (Bournemouth)
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Van Driver Assistant - Oxfam Van Assistants needed to assist the driver load and unload the
van. Duties include assisting with stock moving to and from stores. Assisting with house-tohousecollections. Occasional opportunity to stand in for the Van Driver.
Van Drivers and Drivers Mate - Julia's House Hospice We are looking for volunteers to collect
and deliver donated goods to a number of Julia's House shops across Dorset.
Collection / Delivery Drivers and Crew - Dorset Reclaim We need volunteer drivers to collect
and deliver furniture and electricals in and around the Bournemouth area from local householders.
You will work with 1 or 2 crew members to assist with the work and to help navigate if needed.
Drivers - RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Programme) Drivers are needed by RSVP to
drive isolated elderly people to appointments or their RSVP coffee morning take them home
again. Time commitment could be as little as an hour per week. (Bournemouth)
Drivers - Dorset Blind Association Volunteer drivers are needed to transport visually impaired
people to various clubs and activities in the Poole and Bournemouth area.
Drivers - Leonard Cheshire Disability Looking for volunteer drivers to support individuals in
accessing the local community. We have 3 wheelchair adapted cars available.
Drivers - Headway Dorset We are looking for drivers to collect clients from their home, transport
them to group activities and then home again. Fuel and out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed.
Driving Escorts - Help and Care Volunteer drivers are required to take older people in the local
area to various health appointments. (Bournemouth)
Memory Box Volunteers, Drivers and Spreadsheet Lovers! - Royal Voluntary Service The
role is to organise the distribution and collection of memory boxes to & from residential homes,
keeping a record of where boxes have been sent to avoid using the same box twice in a 12 month
period. Drivers also needed to deliver the boxes. (Bournemouth)
Minibus Driver - Bournemouth Society for the Visually Impaired Using the Society's own
liveried Ducato minibus, you will collect members from their homes and bring them to the centre
and then take them home at the end of the activities for the day. There will be occasional all day
outings within the local area. (Moordown)
Minibus Driver - sedcat Have you a D1 category on your driving licence (pre1997)? Are you
interested in enabling elderly, frail and disabled people to visit the shops? Can you give a few
hours a week of your time? Become one of our minibus drivers today!
Volunteer Driver - Livability Transport our service users, carers & staff members around the
community using one of our fleet vehicles. You must have a valid and current full Category B UK
driving license, held for at least two years & be willing to undergo a DBS check. (Talbot Woods)
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Finance Work
Finance Volunteer - The Big Issue We are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic, motivated &
sociable Finance Volunteer to support the office with all aspects of money handling and data
input, keeping strict data reports of all the money going in and out of the office. (Bournemouth)
Bookkeeper - Brendoncare Club Bournemouth & Poole Do you like figures, spreadsheets and
financial record keeping? Could you help us to keep our books in order and ensure that we stay on
budget? If this role sounds like it is for you, then come and volunteer for us: full support provided.
Cashiers - Coastal Credit Union Volunteering as a Cashier is a good opportunity to gain
customer service experience and experience of cash handling and recording. Volunteers also gain
satisfaction of helping people manage financial difficulties (Boscombe)
Money Matters Budget Coach - Faithworks Wessex We are looking for volunteers with some
free time during week to train to become personal budget coaches to give one-to-one budgeting
help to people wanting to have more control over their finances. (Bournemouth)
Trustee / Professional Accountant - Acts Fast As a Trustee and Accountant for Acts Fast you
will become a big part of making a difference to people often experiencing confusion, isolation
and upset due to being in a difficult situation. (Charminster)
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Saturday Cashier - Coastal Credit Union We are looking for additional volunteers to help us
with serving our existing members with their day to day banking needs and helping potential
members with completion of membership forms, loan application forms etc. Saturdays: 9.30am 1pm. (Boscombe)
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Fundraising
Auction/Raffle Prize Sourcing - Diverse Abilities Plus The purpose of this role is to source
prizes to be used at fund raising events for the charity. Activities will include visiting local
businesses, sending out mail-shots and making requests by telephone. (Working from home)
Emergency Fundraiser, Global Emergencies Team - ActionAid UK The role will involve
organising fundraising events and activities during periods of major devastation, following
emergency alerts from ActionAid's Emergency Response Team. (Working from home)
Fundraiser Urgently Needed! - sedcat We need some help applying for funding to help run our
services and manage our increasing donations, including legacies. Someone with previous
experience of fundraising for Charities preferably. Hours to suit, can work from home (Boscombe)
Fundraisers - Kick4Life Looking for local volunteers to organise and run their own fundraising
events, using their local knowledge and contacts, for our charity and at the same time raise the
profile of Kick4Life which is an HIV/AIDS awareness charity in Southern Africa.
Collection Box Co-ordinator - Guide Dogs Looking to get involved in your community? Are
you a good communicator? We are looking for people to develop relationships with local
retailers, business etc. by placing, monitoring and emptying collection boxes in the local area.
Collection Pot Distributor - Dorset Blind Association We are currently recruiting volunteers to
manage our collection pots in their local area. The role includes identifying relevant businesses
e.g. shops or cafes and asking them to take collection tins, then collecting and recording them
when full. (Working from home)
Collection Pot Squad Member - Diverse Abilities Plus Our collection pot squad is responsible
for distributing charity collection pots to businesses, shops and pubs in the Bournemouth and
Poole area and collecting them for emptying at Central Office on a regular basis. (Bournemouth)
Friends Group Member - Diverse Abilities Plus Would you like to be part of a volunteer group
and help raise awareness and funds for a local charity? We're looking for confident and committed
volunteers to attend regular meetings and participate in fundraising events. (Dorset)
Fundraiser - Sugar Aware, Donaldson & Ross Volunteers needed to organise and run various
fun Fundraising events to help raise money for diabetic medical research. (Boscombe)
Fundraisers - Home-Start South East Dorset Home Start needs enthusiastic fundraising
volunteers with ideas and a willingness to offer practical assistance ,to finance this much needed
charity. Volunteers will be part of a team organising and or 'manning' fundraising events.
(Kinson)
Fundraisers - Acts Fast As a Fund Raiser for Acts Fast you will become a big part of making a
difference to people often experiencing confusion and upset due to being in a difficult situation.
(Charminster)
Fundraisers urgently needed! - Margaret Green Animal Sanctuary Confident and friendly
people needed to help a local charity! Fundraising, helping with stalls and shows across Dorset.
This will involve letting people know about our charity and raising funds to support the upkeep of
our animals. (Dorset)
Fundraising Volunteers - Samaritans of Bournemouth and District Fundraising volunteers are
needed to help promote the Samaritan's service among the wider community either by direct
approach to those at risk or by attending public events or by helping to establish partnerships with
relevant organisations. (Bournemouth)
Fundraising - Round Table Children's Wish We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to help
raise awareness of our charity and to raise essential funds to help us continue granting the wishes
of brave children with life threatening illnesses. (Bournemouth)
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Fundraising / Events - Youth Cancer Trust Forward Can you help? Fundraising is only limited
by your imagination! You really can do anything to raise money for YCT from sitting in a bath of
beans, organising a dance-athon or holding a coffee morning!! Full support provided. (Alum
Chine)
Fundraising Intern - The Training and Learning Company We are a rapidly growing charity
and we need a volunteer to help us write funding applications and get involved in project
development. (Moordown)
Fundraising Volunteer - Age UK Bournemouth We raise the much-needed money enabling us
to help older people through fundraising, which we achieve by the following methods:- *
Donations * Sponsorship * Fundraising Activities. We always need additional help and support to
reach our goals. (Winton)
Fundraising Volunteer - Breast Cancer Care We are looking for outgoing and proactive people
with a good knowledge of their local community to help us raise money and awareness of our
work. Whether you have a little or a lot of time, there are opportunities for everyone!
Fundraising Volunteer: Friends of DAA - Dorset Action on Abuse (DAA) We are looking for
people who are willing to organise fundraising events to help with our daily expenses, and to help
out with fundraising events for our centre e.g. street collections. (Parkstone)
Store Collector (Fundraising) - Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) Make a
difference in your local community by joining our successful team of dedicated fundraising
volunteers. Be part of our team of volunteers collecting regularly at local supermarkets and
shopping centres throughout the year. (Bournemouth)
The Great Sooty Sweep: Sooty and RNIB need You! - Royal National Institute of Blind
People (RNIB) Our volunteer collectors place new Sooty boxes in local businesses and bank the
donations for RNIB. The role offers a fun and rewarding way to make the most of your free time,
with choice in the amount of time you give and when you give it.
Trustee / Professional Fundraiser - Acts Fast As a Trustee and professional fundraiser with you
will become a big part of making a difference to people often experiencing confusion, isolation
and upset due to being in a difficult situation. (Charminster)
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Gardening
Garden/Horticultural Volunteers - Leonard Cheshire Disability Leonard Cheshire Disability
provides care for those with disabilities of many kinds. James Burns House in Bournemouth
requires gardeners to re-vamp our gardens for the increase enjoyment of our service users.
Gardener - Hope Housing, Training and Support We have approximately 1 acre of garden
space behind our main office. The garden was recently renovated with allotment plots and garden
houses. Our garden requires someone who is able to maintain the garden and prepare it for spring.
(Bournemouth)
Gardeners - The Stable Family Home Trust Gardeners needed to help maintain our gardens at
our Day Service in Bisterne near Ringwood and at our Residential Homes in Southbourne and
Boscombe areas. (Ringwood)
Gardening Squad Member - Diverse Abilities Plus Are you someone who enjoys gardening and
being in the fresh air? Can you spare 2-4 hours every coupe of weeks to help maintain the gardens
for our charity? Is so, please contact us! (Poole)
Roots Gardening Service - Garden Service Worker and Volunteer Trainees - Help and Care
Roots Gardening Service is a competitively priced gardening service for older people living in the
Bournemouth or Poole areas. We are looking for Volunteer Trainees who are recovering from
mental health problems to help provide this service. (Bournemouth)
Volunteer Gardener - Livability Can you help to improve the living environment for our
residents by maintaining the outside space & giving them an area to enjoy and relax in? Role
includes mowing the lawn, trimming hedges, planting new flowers and other general garden
maintenance. (Talbot Woods)
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Gardening Volunteer - StreetScene Addiction Recovery We are looking for a keen gardener to
assist in the maintence of the surrounding gardens of our 19th Century property in Bournemouth.
Ideally one day per week. (Bournemouth)
Historic Garden Volunteer - Russell - Cotes Art Gallery & Museum Enthusiastic garden
volunteers needed to help re-invigorate the historic Edwardian garden of our Museum. Working
alongside the award wining Parks service, you will be providing the added extra flourish to bring
the garden back to its former glory.
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Health and Hospitals
Bedside Buddy (Twilight/Eves Monday - Sunday) - Macmillan Unit - Christchurch Hospital
This is a unique role, which requires very special people to be trained to sit with patients (who
may be approaching the end of life) to offer comfort & companionship. Training commences from
July 2015. (Christchurch)
Chapel volunteer - Royal Bournemouth & Christchurch Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust
Are you free on a Sunday afternoon? Could you help to escort patients to our chapel within the
hospital? Sunday service is held between 2.30pm and 3.00pm. (Bournemouth)
Dorset Macmillan Advocacy - Peer Volunteer Advocate - Help and Care This role aims to
complement the role of support groups with face to face support. We offer training in the role of
independent peer advocate to people over 50 wishing to help other over 50s make informed
choices about their treatment and care. (Pokesdown)
Headstrong Volunteers - Breast Cancer Care HeadStrong volunteers show clients how to cope
better with hair loss following cancer treatment by demonstrating a range of headwear, including
scarves, hats and hairpieces. Clients are also given information about hair and scalp care.
(Littledown)
Healthwatch Champion - Healthwatch Dorset Healthwatch will work to help local people get
the best out of their local health and social care services. Volunteers needed to create a network of
Healthwatch Champions who will promote Healthwatch and what it does and be its eyes and ears.
(Working from home)
Hospital Visitor - Hospital Radio Bedside We provide a dedicated 24 hour radio service to
patients in the Hospitals of South and East Dorset. Our request programmes are very popular & we
would like people to join our team to visit patients and collect their requests to be played on air.
Real Time Patient Survey Volunteers - Royal Bournemouth & Christchurch Hospitals, Real
Time Patient Feedback volunteers go around wards and areas in the hospital to talk to patients to
ask them to complete a questionnaire about their stay/visit to the hospital. (Littledown)
Supper-time helper (Twilight regulars and reserves Monday-Sunday) - Macmillan Unit Christchurch Hospital Based on the Ward, you will help to prepare and serve super to our
patients under the direction of the Nursing staff, between approx. 4 and 6 pm. Volunteers are an
important part of the daily routine for patients, and help brighten their afternoon.
Ward or Day Centre Support Driver - Macmillan Unit - Christchurch Hospital Volunteer
Drivers can really make a difference by supporting our patients by being 'on-call' typically for one
day p/w. You may be running a vital errand service, taking someone to an appointment or
collecting elderly partners of patients. (Christchurch)
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IT and Computers
Webmaster - Hospital Radio Bedside Do you have a flair for making a website stand out? Do
you want to make a difference to the way our patients and visitors view our website? Come along
and join our station and make our website stand out, easy to use and up to date. (Littledown)
Ebay Lister - Furniture and Electrical Store - British Heart Foundation British Heart
Foundation is branching out to EBay! We are looking for a volunteer who is competent with
computers, can take good quality pictures of our stock and is then able to list them appropriately
and creatively on eBay. (Winton)
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Facebook... Twitter...Social Media Volunteer Required! - Bourne Spring Trust We are
looking for a Social Media volunteer to help revamp, oversee and manage our social media sites
including our website. Your main role will be to promote the work that we do and enhance our
overall engagement with the wider community. (Springbourne)
Technical Support - Trichotillomania Support UK Charity for shy people seeks technical help.
Troubleshooting target practice. Level-up your CV. Friendly feedback guaranteed.
Trustee / Media - Acts Fast As a Trustee and professional within Marketing you will become a
big part of making a difference to people often experiencing confusion, isolation and upset due to
being in a difficult situation. (Charminster)
Trustee / Professional Computer Technician - Acts Fast As a Trustee and Professional IT
Computer Technician with you will become a big part of making a difference to people often
experiencing confusion, isolation and upset due to being in a difficult situation. (Charminster)
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Local Events
Bournemouth Marathon Festival - 4th October 2015 - WaterAid We are looking for
volunteers to hand out bottles of water to runners in both the Half Marathon and Full Marathon;
taking lids off bottles in preparation; We would also like you to encourage our runners with plenty
of cheering! (Bournemouth)
Stewards/Marshals - 1st August 2015 - Stompin on the Quomps Stompin' on the Quomps is
keen to hear from people who would like to help marshal this fantastic event. For the most part the
role involves making sure the event runs smoothly and safely and helping people in answering
questions. (Christchurch)
Volunteers for Bournemouth 7's Festival - FRANK Water (22nd to 24th May) We need support
in running FRANK Water FreeFill at Bournemouth 7's Festival. The profit, from the sale of the
refillable water bottles and wristbands, goes to our charity FRANK Water Projects which funds
safe water programmes in developing countries.
Event Organiser - Faithworks Wessex We are looking for fun, enthusiastic Volunteers to help
us organiser events for both our supporters and our service users to enable them to keep in touch
and promote our work. (Boscombe)
Event Squad Member - Diverse Abilities Plus This is a chance to gain some experience in event
management! Become part of our event squad and help to man the the charity's stand at
community events, festivals, fetes and shows. (Dorset)
Event Volunteer - Townsend Community Centre We are in need of volunteers that we may call
upon to help out, at the various events we organise throughout the year including Children's school
holiday events and a Family Fun Day.
Events Assistant - Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) We are looking for an
extra pair of hands to set up events and make sure everyone's experience there is fantastic. It
could involve anything - setting up marquees, rounding up people for walks or chatting about
wildlife. (Dorset)
Events Organiser - The British Wireless for the Blind Fund This is an opportunity to get
involved in organising events ranging from quizzes and supper evenings, themed dances,
sponsored events and activity days etc. This is your chance to be creative and to come up with
new innovative ideas!
Events Team Volunteer - Bournemouth YMCA Could you be the next member of our Fab
Events Team? Can you engage the general public at events, raising awareness about the wonderful
work we do at Bournemouth YMCA? We're looking for motivated people with a passion for
talking to join our team! (Bournemouth)
Events Volunteer - Julia's House Hospice We are looking for people to help out at fundraising
events all over Dorset, from rattling a bucket to manning a stall, from serving teas to selling
souvenir teddies. Wherever you live there is guaranteed to be an event near you this summer!
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Give and Take Day Assistants - Bournemouth Borough Council Can you help at our Give and
Take days which are a real 'free-cycle' event? We need volunteers to help to sort goods, weigh in
goods, label goods and chat with customers. Various Locations on first Saturday of each month.
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Marketing, PR and Media
Marketing and Promotional Volunteer - Brendoncare Club Bournemouth & Poole We are
looking for a positive and upbeat individual who can help with promoting Brendoncare,
representing us at local events, finding locations for us to have a stand at e.g. pop up shops, and
even helping write news articles and good news stories. (Dorset)
Community and Radio - Evening work - Hospital Radio Bedside We offer a varied range of
activities within a hospital radio station. This includes getting involved with projects that are of
interest to you, e.g. Radio Presenting, Production, Fundraising, Request collecting. Call us for
more information! (Littledown)
Marketing & Social Media - Bournemouth Citizens Advice Bureau The purpose of the role
will be to publicise the work of the CAB & letting people know the benefits of volunteering with
us. The duties will include creating & revamping publicity materials, drafting press releases,
developing links with local media
Voluntary Marketing Assistant - Pavilion Dance South West The main responsibility of the
Volunteer Marketing Assistant will be to distribute flyers and leaflets, but can also include
working on listings, press cuttings, overprinting and envelope stuffing for mailings. Ideally
minimum 3 month commitment.
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Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) Chaperone - Dorset Rape Crisis Support
Centre We are looking for Chaperones to accompany our Independent Sexual Violence Advisors
on client visits both at the centre & out in the community. The ISVA team offer practical support,
information & guidance in the aftermath of a rape or sexual assault (Poole)
Mentor Volunteer with Young People in apprenticeships on the BRIGHT FUTURES
project. - SkillS&Learning, Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole The BRIGHT FUTURES project
seeks to provide young people starting as apprentices with support and encouragement. Voluntary
Mentors will work with them to build their confidence and coach them as appropriate for each
young persons starting point. (Across Poole, Bournemouth and Dorset)
Mentor Volunteer with Young People with Futures - SkillS&Learning, Bournemouth,
Dorset and Poole Inspirational individuals needed to act as Volunteer Mentors working with
young people who are either not in work or learning or at risk of becoming so. You'd help them to
develop self-esteem and motivation to engage in work/learning opportunities.
Mentoring, Supporting and Signposting - Footprints Project Footprints volunteers are trained
to mentor men and women ex-offenders who may have served a prison sentence or are serving a
sentence in the community but who live or are returning to our area and trying to make changes
ensuring they do not reoffend (Dorset)
Volunteer Mentors - Hope Housing, Training and Support To help single homeless exoffenders to build a new life for themselves, Your role would involve helping people to reintegrate
back into the local community providing advice and support where appropriate. Previous
mentoring experience is preferred. (Bournemouth)
Voluntary Mentor for Young People in Care, supporting the Virtual Schools SkillS&Learning, Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole The Supporting the Virtual Schools
mentoring project is looking for people from all walks of life to who are willing to train and act as
a voluntary mentor and coach, supporting a young person in care for whom change is a barrier to
their learning. (Across Poole, Bournemouth and Dorset)
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National/International Volunteering
ICS Volunteer (Overseas) - Progressio Our ICS programme offers 18-25 year olds interested in
faith & international development the opportunity to volunteer in a developing country for 10
weeks. (Overseas)
International Citizen Service - Restless Development Volunteers spend 12 weeks overseas,
working alongside young people from the country where they are placed, immersing them in
culture in a way that can't be matched. ICS is open to 18-25 yr olds. (Worldwide)
International Volunteering - UNA Exchange UNA Exchange is a charity that supports people to
take part in international volunteer placements across the world. These cover a large range of
themes including social, environmental and cultural projects - lasting between 2 - 3 weeks on
average. (Worldwide)
International Volunteers - Concordia Do you want to take part in an international volunteering
project, where you'll be making a real difference? Types of volunteer projects include
conservation, archaeology, construction, arts, children's play-schemes or teaching! Charges apply.
Oxfam Festival Steward at the UK's best festivals! - Oxfam Ever wondered what it's like to
work behind the scenes at a music festival? Sign up to volunteer for the Oxfam Festival
Stewarding Team and you can find out! Roles range from wrist-banding festival goers and
checking their tickets to monitoring gates (Dorset)
Residential Activity/Support Volunteer - Over The Wall Over the Wall works with volunteers
to provide week long residential activity camps incorporating varied activities for children affected
by serious illnesses. For every one person that volunteers we are able to bring one more child!
(Blandford Forum, Dorset)
Respite Break Volunteer - Chicks - Country Holidays for Inner City Kids Join our amazing
team and help change the lives of disadvantaged children. You will engage with the children from
the beginning and during the week we may go horse riding, climbing, swimming, to the beach or
to an adventure park to name just a few. (Devon)
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Officials
Safe Bus Volunteer - Dorset Police The role of the Safe Bus Volunteer is to provide people with
a safe place to go in the town centre on Friday and Saturday evenings, when they are vulnerable,
drunk or unable to get back to their accommodation. (Bournemouth)
Public Contact Point Volunteer: Poole Library - Dorset Police Public Contact Volunteers are
needed to enhance public access to Dorset Police by signposting enquiries from members of the
public to the relevant police contacts and/or online services. This role is available Monday
mornings at Poole Library. (Poole)
Community Volunteers - Dorset Fire and Rescue Service Working alongside the team at your
local Fire station, you'll help educate your local community in fire safety and gather referrals to
allow us to offer people advice about safety in their own homes. (Bournemouth)
Fire and Emergency Support Service Volunteer - British Red Cross As a FESS volunteer,
working as part of a team, you'll provide much-needed help to people who have suddenly found
themselves homeless following a fire, evacuation, industrial incident or flood. Must live within 15
miles of Springbourne Fire Station (Springbourne)
Volunteers Needed! - Victim Support Dorset Could you make a difference? Listeners required
to give (face-to-face) support to anyone affected by crime. VS is here for any victims of crime
helping them to cope & recover from their experiences. Training given (Dorset). Expenses paid.
Trustee / Professional Solicitor in Charity Law - Acts Fast As a Trustee and Professional
Solicitor with knowledge of Charity Law for Acts Fast you will become a big part of making a
difference to people often experiencing confusion, isolation and upset due to being in a difficult
situation. (Charminster)
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Public Speaking
Charity Ambassador - Diverse Abilities Plus Would you like to gain some public speaking
experience? Do you enjoy talking to groups of people? We're looking for people to give talks to
local schools, community groups and clubs to raise awareness of our charity and the work we do.
(Dorset)
Community Ambassador - Age UK Bournemouth We need people who are enthusiastic about
letting as many people as possible hear about the work we do, and the services we have on offer at
Age UK Bournemouth. Volunteers would be responsible for promotional activity in their local
area. (Dorset)
Giving talks and presentations on deafness issues - Action on Hearing Loss Your work will
raise deaf awareness in the community and provide information on services, support and
equipment available to the 1 in 6 people in this country who have a hearing loss. Training and
communication support is available.
Local Community Network Volunteer - Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB)
Volunteers needed to visit local shops, churches, communities centres and libraries to ensure that
RNIB materials are on display, neat, tidy, and up to date and in a prominent position.
Public Speaker (Fundraising) - Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) Be our
ambassador! Make a difference in your local community by talking to a variety of audiences. By
raising awareness of our services and products you are helping us rebuild the lives of blind and
partially sighted people. (Bournemouth)
Speakers - Save the Children Help us to bring about dramatic change for children by raising
awareness of our work and inspiring new audiences to support Save the Children. You will
confidently deliver engaging and motivating talks to a variety of audiences in Bournemouth.
(Bournemouth)
Volunteer Education Speakers - Blue Cross The main purpose of this role is to encourage
respect for all animals and to understand how to be responsible pet owners. You will be giving
talks on responsible pet ownership and the work of Blue Cross to a variety of audiences.
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Retail / Charity Shops
Book Listers - Oxfam Volunteers needed to input books onto our software system either
manually or by scanning. Checking the quality of books and writing appropriate short description.
Filing listed books to specific shelves. (Winton)
Donated Goods Collector - Tenovus Cancer Care We need a regular supply of donated stock
which is acquired in different ways. Some is collected from customers at their front door, some
collected from local businesses & some is moved from one shop to another. Own car & driving
license needed. (Dorset)
Clothing Lister - Oxfam We are seeking someone to assist in listing clothing on our Online
Oxfam store. Your role would include photographing items to a high standard and writing a
detailed description of the item. Good level of written English is necessary. (Winton)
Furniture and Electrical store - Furniture Restorers (Parkstone) - British Heart Foundation
Furniture restorers are needed to sort and identify good quality furniture and to help with furniture
restoration.
Furniture and Electrical store - Sales Floor Assistant (Winton) - British Heart Foundation
Sales floor assistants needed to meet and greet customers, help with stock rotation and
replenishment, create merchandise displays, maintain new goods displays and assist with general
sales floor housekeeping.
Furniture and Electrical Store - Various Roles (Parkstone) - British Heart Foundation
Urgently wanted: Warehouse Assistants - processing stock, picking deliveries, merchandising the
shop floor, testing electrical equipment. Various other opportunities to include: Shop Assistants,
till operators, stock processor and telephonists. (Parkstone)
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Furniture and Electrical store - Telephonist (Winton) - British Heart Foundation
Telephonists needed to: answer incoming calls, deal with customer queries, organise collections of
donated stock, call customers to confirm deliveries. (Winton)
Furniture and Electrical store - Till Operators (Winton) - British Heart Foundation We are
looking for Till operators to: greet and serve customers, complete transactions, introduce add on
sales and deal with customer enquiries and returns. (Winton)
Furniture and Electrical store - Warehouse Assistants (Winton) - British Heart Foundation
We are looking for Warehouse Assistants: to assist in the warehouse and help assemble furniture,
to help load and unload deliveries and to help keep the warehouse in good order. (Winton)
Part time Bookshop Assistant - St Martin's Trust After training, duties will include helping
customers, taking orders for books, checking donations of books and keeping the shop tidy. The
ethos of our charity is one of providing support for people with physical and mental health
problems. (Southbourne)
Processor / Steamer - Sugar Aware, Donaldson & Ross We are looking for volunteers to assist
with stock processing at our new charity shop, this includes sorting, steaming, pricing and hanging
donated clothes. (Boscombe)
Retail Assistant - Sugar Aware, Donaldson & Ross Retail Assistants needed to assist at our new
charity shop. Tasks include: helping customers with their purchases, processing payments, sorting
through donated stock, arranging window displays and making the shop welcoming. (Boscombe)
Retail Assistant - Oxfam Tasks within the shop include sorting and pricing a variety of goods,
general customer service duties including till work, serving customers, ironing and steaming
clothes, arranging and displaying goods, assisting in the choice of purchases etc. (Boscombe)
Retail Assistant - PDSA Want to help raise funds to help poorly pets? Want to learn retail skills,
enhance your CV and have a great time doing it? Good news! You can! Why not join the friendly
PDSA volunteer team at your local charity shop and really make a difference. (Boscombe)
Retail Assistant - Tenovus Cancer Care Volunteers are so important to our shops in
Southbourne, Westbourne, Boscombe & Highcliffe. Could you help be a friendly face to our
customers & create an inviting shop for them to visit? if so come and join our friendly and
supportive team. (Bournemouth)
Retail Assistant (Parkstone) - Barnardo's Fancy working in retail, covering a variety of tasks
and all for a good cause? We need people who are confident handling money and can operate the
till, as well as taking donations from the public and arranging gift aid.
Retail Shop - Waggy Tails Rescue Ltd To work as a shop assistant in our animal orientated
charity shops, opportunites to assist with fund raising, animal activities etc will follow.
(Parkstone)
Retail Volunteer - The Dorset Children's Foundation Can you spare a few hours per week?
Our Charity shop urgently needs volunteers with retail experience. We have a fun, friendly shop
and are more than happy to offer flexible hours that fit in with your other commitments.
(Boscombe)
Retail Volunteer - The Dorset Children's Foundation We are looking for volunteers for our
latest Charity shop. Whether you are looking to help in the stock room, create window displays or
help with fundraising, then we have the right role for you! (Southbourne)
Retail Volunteer - Lewis-Manning Hospice We always need more volunteers for a selection of
activities within our charity shops - e.g. sorting clothes, serving customers on the till, decorating
the windows, following current trends, steaming, pricing etc. Westbourne, Winton & Parkstone.
Shop Assistant (Boscombe) - British Heart Foundation To assist in a busy, lively shop. As part
of our team you will develop skills in retail sales, stock sorting and rotation and customer skills.
Scrapstore Volunteers - Dorset Scrapstore Volunteers needed to help at our new Scrapstore in
Boscombe. The work is varied and ranges from preparing materials for display, stocking shelves,
operating the till, computer work and helping and advising our visitors mainly on craft ideas.
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Shop Assistant - Help and Care We are looking for volunteers who can assist the shop manager
with the daily routines of the shop by selling donated merchandise, maintaining tidiness of the
shop and providing excellent customer service. (Southbourne)
Shop Assistant (Kinson) - Sue Ryder Care Do you enjoy fashion? Are you a bookworm? Do
you have a flair for displaying bric-a-brac? Would you like to meet new friends, gain experience
in the retail industry? Our charity shop in Kinson has many opportunities for friendly volunteers.
Shop Assistant (Upper Parkstone) - Marie Curie Cancer Care Volunteers required to assist in
the shop - making customers feel welcome and assisting them with their purchases; operating the
till; answering customer enquiries; managing stock; Help particularly needed at weekends.
Shop Assistant (Winton) - British Heart Foundation At the British Heart Foundation shop you
will involved with talking to the customers and encouraging them to have a look at the store as
well as helping out with any enquiries they may have. (Winton)
Shop Assistant (Winton) - Sue Ryder Care Do you enjoy fashion? Are you a bookworm? Do
you have a flair for displaying bric-a-brac? Would you like to meet new friends, gain experience
in the retail industry? Our charity shop in Winton has many opportunities for friendly volunteers.
Shop Driver - bag drops and collections (own car) - Age UK Bournemouth We are looking for
people who would be interested in using their own vehicle to help with bag drops and collections
for our charity shop in Upper Parkstone. This could be very flexible to suit the availability of the
volunteer. (Poole)
Shop Volunteer - Age UK Bournemouth We need volunteers at the our charity shop in
Parkstone where you can gain experience in sales, labels, ebay, collectibles, jewellery, customer
service, merchandising, window dressing....... the list is endless! (Poole)
Shop Volunteers - Naomi House Volunteers required to assist in the shop. To deal directly with
customers, keeping stock up to date, ensuring window display is bright and attractive. To raise
funds for a childrens hospice. (Boscombe)
Shop Volunteers - DEBRA An opportunity to learn new skills, such as stock processing and
customer care whilst making new friends and helping to raise funds for a national charity. Role
also includes stock checking, creating displays and till work. (Southbourne)
Springbourne Charity Boutique - Retail Assistant - Springbourne Family Centre Fancy
working in retail, covering a variety of tasks and all for a good cause? All money raised goes to
our Springbourne Family Centre? Typical tasks include sorting clothes and other goods & helping
with the design and creation of displays. (Boscombe)
Van Assistant/Shop Assistant - Barnardo's Voluntary Assistant required at our Barnardo's
Furniture Store, which sells a wide range of furniture items at great value. Role involves being out
with the van driver and helping with collections as well as assisting on the shop floor.
Vintage and Style Charity Shop Volunteers Needed! - The Dorset Children's Foundation Can
you spare a few hours per week? Our new shop urgently needs volunteers with retail experience.
We have a fun, friendly shop and are more than happy to offer flexible hours that fit in with your
other commitments.
Volunteer Retail Assistant (Winton) - Barnardo's Our Volunteer Retail Assistants are trained
to undertake a wide range of activities including: serving customers at the till, taking receipt of
stock donations from the public, replenishing stock & making sure our rails & shelves are wellstocked. (Winton)
Volunteer Retail Assistants for Weekends - Cherry Tree Nursery Assistants required on
Saturdays or Sundays to run our Charity Retail shop. Duties involve: Cash handling and touch
screen till operation, greeting and serving customers, replenishment of the retail plant beds,
creating displays of plants etc. (Northbourne)
Volunteers in Retail - DEBRA The role within the shop is very varied and can include: Sorting
items, cleaning, arranging window displays, selling items and taking payments. You may also be
taking bookings and arranging collections of furniture. We also need a man and a van! (Winton)
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Warehouse Volunteers - Dorset Reclaim Handling the incoming donated items and the orders
going out to clients, together with ensuring the warehouse is properly laid out and goods are well
displayed for clients to see. (Springbourne)
Weekend Retail Volunteer (Till Operator) - British Red Cross You will be providing
invaluable help with the running of the shop, keeping it stocked and attractively displayed. You
can get involved as much or as little as you like by: sorting out and pricing stock, arranging
displays or serving customers. (Southbourne)
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Sports / Outdoors
Activities Helper - The Stable Family Home Trust Volunteers needed to support people with
learning disabilities. Activities include: swimming, bowling, snooker, horse - riding, cycling, gym,
walking etc. Any skills, qualifications and experience are useful but not essential. (Ringwood)
Daytime Sports / Activities Leader - Bournemouth Gateway We run a really busy, vibrant
social club for adults with learning disabilities. We could do with some support to help people get
involved or to help run some activities e.g. a dance class, basketball, tennis or drama!! (Winton)
Fitness Instructor - Lifewise - Bournemouth YMCA Are you Level 2 Fitness Instructor
qualified or working towards it? Our Lifewise Gym is looking for motivated team-players with a
passion for fitness to help run our affordable gym. (Bournemouth)
Helper for Swimming and/or Changing - Disabled Swimmers' Club (Bournemouth) This is
an opportunity to make a difference to someones health, emotional, and physical wellbeing. Your
role would include helping our members into the water and supporting and encouraging them with
their swimming. (Winton)
On-shore and Pontoon Assistance - New Forest Sailability Volunteers needed for on-shore
assistance duties including assisting our sailors to the shore edge, fitting them with bouyancy aids
and helping them in and out of boats. Support also required whilst our sailors are on the pontoons.
Safety Boat Driver - New Forest Sailability Qualified Volunteers are needed to drive the
power/safety boats to ensure the safety of the sailors while using the facilities. Sessions run
Tuesdays and Fridays from April through to October. (Ringwood)
Saturday Evening Sports / Activities leader - Bournemouth Gateway Volunteers needed to
help run some activities for adults with learning disabilities - this could be a football kick around,
a dance class, martial arts, basket ball, tennis, or drama etc. Whatever your interest, come share it
with our members! (Winton)
Supporting a group working with people with intellectual (learning) disabilities in Sport Bournemouth Special Olympics Volunteers are needed for various purposes: to help with sports
coaching, driving the minibus, fundraising or managing the team! Enthusiasm and a willingness to
work with a wide range of abilities is essential! (Bournemouth)
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Teaching, Training and Coaching
Trainee Support Volunteer (Learning Activities) - Crumbs Volunteers needed to work
alongside our qualified tutors to support our trainees who may need support on a one to one to
basis with essential skills e.g. English and employability skills e.g. writing a CV. (Ensbury Park)
Volunteer Co-ordinator - The Big Issue Looking for a friendly, motivated & sociable volunteer
coordinator who will have the amazing opportunity to manage our fantastic team of volunteers.
which will involve overseeing all elements of the volunteering cycle: 6 month commitment.
Business Adviser - Company Programme - Dorset Young Enterprise Young people start,
develop and manage their own real business developing key employability and enterprise skills
valuable for future work and life. Volunteer business advisers needed to guide and support
companies of approx 15 students. (Bournemouth)
Guidance Tutor - Bournemouth Citizens Advice Bureau Do you enjoy training and supporting
others with learning? All of our volunteers are provided with in-depth training and support for
their role and we are looking for more Guidance tutors to support trainees through this process.
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Forest School Assistant - Kith & Kin Forest School We are looking for volunteers to assist with
our primary school aged children group on Fridays between 11am and 3pm. Learn about outdoor
learning and forest schools ethos and how it fits in with curriculum and be immersed in woodland
environment (Poole)
Home Library Service - Local Volunteer Co-ordinator - Royal Voluntary Service (Formerly
WRVS) This role is to support the Service Manager and Highcliffe Library in the organisation and
delivery of the Home Library Service in the area. (Christchurch)
Ignite Work Club Assistant - Bournemouth Churches Housing Association (BCHA) We are
looking for an enthusiastic and friendly volunteer to help support our customers on Wednesday
afternoons, alongside our Work Club team. Your role would be to help our customers with
employment related tasks e.g. writing CV's, job searching. (Bournemouth)
Mentor / Adviser - Dorset Young Enterprise This programme is designed to raise aspiration,
improve employability skills and empower pupils to take responsibility for their futures. Each
volunteer will have their own small group of young people to mentor - no previous experience
required. (Bournemouth)
Teaching Assistant - Hope Housing, Training and Support A teaching assistant is require to
support teaching staff in a Training Charity working with 16 to 19 year old NEETs. Your role
would be to assist learners with courses such as functional skills, employability and foundation
units up to Level 1. (Bournemouth)
Teaching Assistant - Bournemouth Churches Housing Association (BCHA) We are looking
for a friendly enthusiastic teaching assistant to support our level 1 certificate course for young
people aged 19-25. Main duties are to write findings on flip charts, white board and support
learners with particular learning needs.
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Trustee/Committee Roles
Chairperson - Bournemouth in Bloom Can you chair and lead an existing committee of
volunteers to organise and run the Bournemouth in Bloom competitions and prize givings each
year. Your role would also include representing Bournemouth in Bloom and promote it locally and
nationally. (Bournemouth)
Independent Chair - Citizens Advice in Dorset CAiD a consortium of 9 Citizens Advice Bureau
- plays a crucial role in supporting the work of the bureau. As the the voluntary sector faces a
challenging future - do you have what it takes to lead and inspire us to achieve even more?
Friends Group Chairperson - Diverse Abilities Plus We're looking for a confident and
committed volunteer to lead a group who will work together as a team running fundraising events
and raising awareness of our charity in Dorset. Various locations. (Dorset)
Management Committee - Dorset Rape Crisis Support Centre We are looking for an
enthusiastic person to join our management committee. Preference will be given to someone who
will be interested in furthering our work especially in the area of fundraising, employment law,
marketing or finance. (Poole)
Trustee - Home-Start South East Dorset Are you interested in helping with the strategic
development of Home Start SE Dorset? Experience in management, health & social care, human
resources, finance fundraising or public relations would be very useful plus excellent
communication skills. (Kinson)
Voluntary Board Member - Bournemouth Churches Housing Association (BCHA) BCHA is
seeking individuals who can serve on our Board of Management - setting organisational strategy,
monitoring performance and working collectively to ensure the organisation thrives in today's
challenging environment. (Bournemouth)
Trustee - Age UK Bournemouth Age UK Bournemouth is seeking Trustees to join its
established Board and to help it continue to serve over 4000 older people each year in the local
area. Board meetings are held six times p/y, currently on Wednesday mornings. (Winton)
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Trustee - Space Youth Project Trustees needed to support the development of Space Youth
Project, to enable it to grow and to continue its vital work with marginalised young Lesbian, Gay,
Bisexual, Trans and Questioning people (LGBTQ) in Bournemouth Poole and Dorset. (Poole)
Trustee - The Training and Learning Company We are an innovative and rapidly expanding
charity operating in Dorset and we need to recruit some new trustees to ensure that we have the
range of skills that we need to help run this exciting charity! (Moordown)
Trustee - Help and Care There are opportunities for new Trustees to join our Board & drive
forward our vision. If you have the following areas of expertise at a strategic level: finance,
human resources, health & social care policy then we'd like to hear from you. (Pokesdown)
Trustees - Dorset Mind Dorset Mind is keen to take on a volunteer as a Trustee who is
particularly experienced or interested in strategic financial management. Commitment would be
about an hour or two a week (at your discretion) plus one bi-monthly meeting. (Boscombe)
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Children/Young People
Play Worker - Diverse Abilities Plus Do you like children, taking part in activities and having
fun? Then join us as a play worker! We'll assign you to a family to play with the non-disabled
siblings while we run activities for their brothers and/or sisters with disabilities. (Bournemouth)
Play Worker - Townsend Children's Play and Support Project - Bournemouth Integrated
Youth Service Townsend Children's Play and Support Project is a project supporting children in
the Townsend area. Volunteers are needed to support sessions , Wednesdays (5.30pm - 8.30pm)
and Saturdays (11am - 1pm). Also some day trips during school holidays. (Townsend)
Play worker / Support Volunteer - Springbourne Family Centre Volunteers may assist in the
playroom (children 0-4 yrs) and in the school holidays with older children. Activities include
crafts with children, crafts with parents, fundraising events and assisting families with outings.
(Boscombe)
Rainbows, Brownies and Guides Unit Assistants - Girl Guiding Bournemouth South
Girlguiding aims to encourage girls aged 5-18 and beyond to fulfil their potential. Volunteers
needed to help run groups one evering per week, to train to become leaders if appropriate and to
help with basic administration.
School Governors - SGOSS: Governors for Schools The responsibilities of the Governing
bodies include: promoting high standards of education, planning the schools long term future &
setting the schools long term future as well as appointing senior members of staff and signing off
the schools budget (Countrywide)
Volunteer Reading Partner - Dorset Reading Partners Reading partners needed to support &
encourage reluctant & struggling readers in primary schools. If you love books, enjoy working
with children, have 3-4 hours a week to spare & can commit for at least a year, please contact us!
(Bournemouth)
Volunteer Safety Guide. - LV=Streetwise Children visit our interactive safety education centre
and in groups they are taken around our scenarios (including a full size house) where safety guides
encourage them to identify potential risks and discuss ways to minimise them. (Bournemouth)
Volunteer Youth Worker - Bournemouth Integrated Youth Service Are you looking for a
rewarding opportunity to enhance the lives of Young People aged 13 - 19 in Bournemouth? Being
part of our volunteer team offers a challenging and enjoyable experience and enriches the lives of
local young people.
Youth Opportunity Worker - Diverse Abilities Plus We are looking for volunteers to help out
on our regular Wednesday evening youth club 'Awesome Nights' and/or to help at our school
holiday play opportunities for disabled children and their siblings. (West Moors)
Youth Worker Assistant - Space Youth Project Space Youth Project offers support, information
& advice to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans young people & those questioning their sexuality.
By assisting the Youth Worker you can make a difference to young people's lives. Women
particularly needed. (Bournemouth)
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For further information and contact details for any of the opportunities, please call us on 01202 466130, visit
our website at www.bournemouthcvs.org.uk or find us on Twitter - @BournemouthVols
Youth Group Helper - Poole Bay Methodist Circuit The Youth Club reaches out to
predominantly non-churched children and provides them with a safe environment in which to play
games, cook, do craft activities, make music, talk and learn. Youth Group helpers needed to
support this well attended group. (Kinson)
Are YOU a Young Volunteer aged between
13-21 years living in or volunteering
in Bournemouth?
Would you like help to find a suitable
voluntary role?
Do you have any young people who
volunteer for you?
THEN THIS AWARD SCHEME IS FOR YOU….
WE WOULD LIKE TO:
 Help you find voluntary work
 Recognise the voluntary work that you are doing
 Reward you with certificates for your volunteering
 Help you stand out from the crowd at interviews
 Invite you to our Annual Young Volunteer Award Ceremony
To find out more please email us at:
youngvolunteers@bournemouthcvs.org.uk
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For further information and contact details for any of the opportunities, please call us on 01202 466130, visit
our website at www.bournemouthcvs.org.uk or find us on Twitter - @BournemouthVols
Volunteering
Volunteer Centres hold information on a wide range of local volunteering opportunities with many different
organisations. We can help you to find the right kind of volunteering opportunity for you, matching your skills,
interests and reasons for wanting to volunteer with available opportunities to volunteer. We can also help you
whilst you are volunteering or if you want to talk in confidence about your experiences of volunteering.
WHY DO YOU WANT TO VOLUNTEER?
Volunteering should be something that you choose to do and that you enjoy doing. It is a two-way relationship
which should benefit; the person volunteering and the people, organisation or service that they are helping.
People of all ages and backgrounds can and do volunteer. Before you decide to volunteer, you might find it useful
to ask yourself some of these questions:
Why do I want to Volunteer? What do I enjoy doing? What skills do I have? What skills do I want to learn? How
much time can I give?
WHAT NEXT?
Once you’ve decided that you want to volunteer and have looked at the opportunities available, you can call us for
more information or visit our website at www.bournemouthcvs.org.uk. We’ll also give you the contact numbers
for your chosen opportunity/ies so that you can contact them when you are ready. At the Volunteer Centre, we
don’t arrange placements or put pressure on you, you contact the organisation/s when you feel the time is right.
BOOK AN APPOINTMENT WITH US:
If you are not sure about what you want to do, or want to investigate a range of opportunities, your Volunteer
Centre will be able to help. We can provide you with a confidential one to one discussion about your skills,
interests, background and so forth and what you’re looking for in a volunteer role. We can help you decide by
asking you to complete our questionnaire and discussing potential matches with you.
WHAT THEN?
It is fine to contact a few different organisations to find out more about them. At this stage you are just making an
informal enquiry rather than a definite commitment to volunteer. The organisation/s you are interested in may
invite you in for a chat or send you an information pack. This is an opportunity for you to get all of the information
you need so that you can decide whether you are definitely interested and want to volunteer with them. The
information that you receive at this stage should also tell you what to do if you want to go ahead.
The process of becoming a volunteer varies and will depend of the type of role that you have chosen.
You may be asked to complete an application form, or to provide references. If you are planning to volunteer with
vulnerable adults or with children, you will also need a Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate (this replaces the
old CRB checks). If you want information on disclosures, we can also help with guidance around disclosures.
Twitter
Follow Volunteer Centre Bournemouth on Twitter: @BournemouthVols
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