Volunteering

There are lots of reasons why people volunteer, it can be a very rewarding experience and makes a big difference to people and communities.

Volunteering can help you to:

• make new friends
• get work experience
• increase your skills and experience
• work in an area you are interested in
• give something back to your community

Volunteering opportunities

There are various volunteering opportunities within Poole:

• arts, museums and libraries
• parks and open spaces
• drivers for community transport
• school governors
• organising your own litter pick
• new to you

Bournemouth and Poole Volunteer Centre

Bournemouth and Poole Volunteer Centre helps people who are looking for volunteering opportunities across Bournemouth and Poole and supports organisations that involve volunteers in their work.

You can call Amy Collins (Volunteering Development Worker) on 01202 466130 or email amy.collins@bournemouthcvs.org.uk to see how they can help.

Useful links

NCVO - The National Council for Voluntary Organisations.
Volunteering for Poole Housing Partnership - Discover new horizons and make a difference.