Community Volunteering Opportunities

We are looking for a proactive, organised, and creative Volunteer Fundraising & Grants Support Assistant to work closely with our Fundraising Manager. This role has a strong focus on funding research, grant applications, and supporting the development and delivery of an annual fundraising plan and events programme.This is a fantastic opportunity for a university student or aspiring fundraiser to gain real-world experience in grant writing, fundraising strategy, and event planning, while helping to secure vital funding that enables our charity to support women aged 18+ through free wellbeing and confidence-building programmes.Key ResponsibilitiesGrants & FundingResearch and identify relevant grant funding opportunities, trusts, and foundations.Support the writing and submission of grant applications and funding bids.Gather and organise supporting information such as impact data, case studies, and programme details.Maintain a funding pipeline with deadlines, outcomes, and reporting requirements.Help tailor applications to match funder priorities and criteria.Fundraising Strategy & PlanningSupport the development of an annual fundraising plan aligned with charity goals.Contribute ideas for fundraising campaigns, appeals, and community initiatives.Help plan and structure fundraising activities across the year.Assist in setting fundraising targets and tracking progress.Events & Campaign SupportHelp organise and coordinate fundraising events and activities.Support event planning, logistics, promotion, and volunteer coordination.Assist in developing promotional materials for campaigns and events.Help evaluate event success and suggest improvements for future activities.General Fundraising SupportSupport communication with donors, supporters, and community partners where appropriate.Assist with administrative tasks related to fundraising and reporting.Contribute creative ideas to improve engagement and income generation.

• Communication
• Relationship Building
• Administration/Office Skills
• Teamwork
• Community Action
• Interpersonal

We are looking for a creative and enthusiastic Volunteer Social Media & Communications Officer to help raise awareness of our charity and the support we provide to women aged 18+.This is an excellent opportunity for a university student or someone looking to gain experience in social media, communications, marketing, and the charity sector. You will help create engaging content, share inspiring stories, promote events and campaigns, and strengthen our online presence to help us reach more women in need of support.Key ResponsibilitiesCreate and schedule social media content across our platforms.Develop engaging posts, graphics, and promotional campaigns.Help promote charity events, fundraising activities, and wellbeing programmes.Write clear and engaging content for social media, newsletters, and promotional materials.Support the development of communication strategies to increase awareness and engagement.Monitor social media activity and help respond to messages and comments where appropriate.Identify opportunities to grow our audience and increase community engagement.Work with volunteers and staff to share success stories and impact updates.

• Interpersonal
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Digital Skills

We are looking for a creative and enthusiastic Volunteer Graphic Designer to support our charity by designing flyers, posters, social media graphics, event materials, and other promotional resources.

• Activity AreaCampaigning, Events and Festivals, Fundraising, Marketing, Mental Health, People, Social Media and Communications, Wellbeing, Remote Volunteering
• Employability Skills within ActivityCreativity and Design, Project Research, Digital, IT, Technology, Pitching/ Presenting, Prioritisation, Problem Solving, Self Management
• FacultyHealth, Environment and Medical Sciences
• Sustainable Development GoalsGood Health and Well-being

• Digital Skills
• Community Action
• Communication

Recruitment for Special Constables for Dorset Police is open and applications are via the Dorset Police website: Special Constables - Who, What, How and Why - Working in PartnershipSpecial Constables are voluntary police officers with the same powers as regular officers, under the command of regular senior officers and with their own rank structure.WHAT YOU WILL DOSpecials take part in frontline police work. They can spend much of their time on the streets, doing intelligence-based patrols in crime hotspots or taking part in crime-prevention initiatives.It is also extremely varied, and you could easily find yourself doing any of the following:Ensuring public safety- Assisting at the scene of accidents, fires or incidents – helping control situations, ensuring people are safe.- Providing security and crowd control at major public events – preventing injuries and disorder.Preventing crime- Carrying out high-visibility foot patrols to deter and detect criminals.- Educating businesses and the community about crime and how to avoid it to reduce crime and people's fear of it happening.- Talking to schoolchildren about crime reduction and community safety to help them stay safe and make the right choices.Tackling crime- Confronting anti-social behaviour on the streets such as gangs or intimidating behaviour.- Managing alcohol-related incidents such as public drunkenness or violence.- Enforcing road safety laws in local communities.Investigating crime- Conducting house-to-house enquiries to gather information and support larger enquiries.- Taking part in police operations to disrupt and arrest offenders.Securing convictions- Presenting evidence in court to support the justice system in prosecuting offenders.Please note that you need to have lived in the UK for at least 3 years in order to be eligible to apply for any role in the Police.

• Activity AreaLaw and Legal, Leadership, People, Advice/ Support, Communication/ Caring, Local Community, Outdoor Activities
• Employability Skills within ActivityEmpathy, Leadership, Legal, Collaboration, Emotional Intelligence, Interpersonal, Networking, Prioritisation, Problem Solving, Risk Management, Self Management, Teamwork
• FacultyBusiness and Law

• Timekeeping
• Interpersonal
• Leadership
• Relationship Building
• Communication
• Community Action
• Teamwork

Join us at Shaw Trust Shops in and around the Bournmouth Uni area as a Volunteer Sales Assistant and help us raise vital funds to support communities across the UK. As a not-for-profit charity, all our proceeds go to helping people around the UK.

• Activity AreaSocial Media and Communications, Sustainability, Wellbeing, Communication/ Caring, Retail
• FacultyBusiness and Law, Health, Environment and Medical Sciences, Media, Science and Technology
• Sustainable Development GoalsGood Health and Well-being, Quality Education, Sustainable Cities and Communities
• Employability Skills within ActivityCollaboration, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Innovation, Networking, Prioritisation, Problem Solving, Self Management, Teamwork

• Relationship Building
• Administration/Office Skills
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Digital Skills
• Interpersonal
• Timekeeping

Do you have experience giving general advice and want to use your skills to make a real difference? Are you passionate about supporting asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants as they navigate housing, benefits, and everyday challenges? If so, we’d love to hear from you! We are looking for experienced, confident generalist advisers to volunteer with our Advice Team. This role is best suited to those who already have a background in advice work, as we’re not able to provide full training but you’ll have ongoing support from our friendly and experienced team. We are looking for someone who can ideally work on a Wednesday, with flexible hours between 10 - 3pm.

• Activity AreaPeople, Advice/ Support, Communication/ Caring, Office Admin
• Employability Skills within ActivityAdministration/Office Skills, Empathy, Languages, Organisation, Collaboration, Communication, Digital, IT, Technology, Interpersonal, Prioritisation, Teamwork

• Timekeeping
• Relationship Building
• Administration/Office Skills
• Communication
• Interpersonal

The purpose of this role is to raise awareness of our volunteering opportunities at Guide Dogs. Without volunteers, we would not be able to support those living with sight loss in your community. The role involves working and connecting with your community and putting up our posters in your locality. As this is a micro volunteering opportunity, it is perfect for students wanting to give a little bit of time for a really big impact.

• Activity AreaDisability, Marketing, People, Communication/ Caring
• Employability Skills within ActivityAdministration/Office Skills, Organisation, Communication, Interpersonal, Networking, Pitching/ Presenting, Self Management
• FacultyBusiness and Law, Health, Environment and Medical Sciences, Media, Science and Technology
• Sustainable Development GoalsGood Health and Well-being, Reducing Inequality

• Communication
• Community Action
• Interpersonal
• Pitching/Presenting
• Relationship Building
• Administration/Office Skills

Grooves on the GreenFriday 19th June - Sunday 21st June Ashley Cross Green A 3-day music festival at Ashley Cross Green. We are looking for volunteers to help on the gate, on our stand and to look after the emergency exits – and we would love your help! We have split the sessions into the following times: Friday 19th June 3.30pm-9pm Saturday 20th June 10.15am-4pmSaturday 20th June 4pm-9pm Sunday 21st June 10.15am-2pmSunday 21st June 2pm-7pm

• Activity AreaDisability, Events and Festivals, Fundraising, Marketing, Music, People, Communication/ Caring
• Sustainable Development GoalsGood Health and Well-being
• Employability Skills within ActivityEvent Planning

• Interpersonal
• Timekeeping
• Relationship Building
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Community Action

Dorset Police recognises the value and contribution of the Staff Support Networks that help us to create a fair and inclusive workplace, through support of staff in under-represented groups throughout the organisation. Staff support networks provide vital signposting, support and voices for our workforce and they act as a critical friend in relation to Force policies, procedures and processes. This role will provide support to that effort.

• Activity AreaLaw and Legal, People, Advice/ Support, Local Community, Office Admin
• Employability Skills within ActivityAdministration/Office Skills, Legal, Organisation, Collaboration, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Interpersonal, Networking, Pitching/ Presenting, Teamwork
• FacultyBusiness and Law

• Teamwork
• Communication
• Digital Skills
• Timekeeping
• Interpersonal
• Relationship Building
• Administration/Office Skills

This role will provide help to officers by assisting with the cleaning of Police vehicles. The Police vehicles need be cleaned to a high professional standard, as the vehicles will be in the public eye. This role will entail working outside, at the preferred Police station of the volunteer's choice.Please note that you need to have lived in the UK for at least 3 years in order to be eligible to apply for any role in the Police.

• Employability Skills within ActivityOrganisation, Collaboration, Communication, Prioritisation, Problem Solving, Self Management, Teamwork
• Activity AreaLocal Community, Outdoor Activities, Physical Activity

• Teamwork
• Timekeeping
• Interpersonal
• Communication
• Relationship Building