What membership is right for you?
Full member – For any charity, community group or voluntary organisation in Dorset.
Affiliate – For organisations working in the VCS who want to stay connected to our projects and work
Business Supporter – For businesses working in Dorset that want to get involved in the VCS and explore social capital, employer supported volunteering etc.
CAN have over 50 years of experience, knowledge and skills to help your organisation grow and thrive. Let us work with you to create community-led empowerment.
From influencing the development of local services to offering expert advice and support, we’re here to help.
“When you are starting out, there’s a lot of things to think about, it takes time and it’s easy to get lost in the detail – you can forget why you are doing it. CAN’s help has been invaluable. From policies and procedures to day-to-day enquiries, having expert advice on hand has been a huge support to us”.
Full members
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- Get advice and guidance
- Support with volunteer recruitment and management
- Networks to meet with other members
- Free training
- Attend our AGM and seek election to our Board of Trustees
- Advertise jobs & volunteer roles
- Share updates in our newsletters and blog
- The Membership Zone
- Advertise events and training
- And more!
If your purpose is to improve outcomes for the local community and is not for profit, we welcome you to CAN as an affiliate member.
Affiliate members
- Access volunteer recruitment and placement through our Volunteering Hub
- Attend our networks
- Influence the development of local services through our VCS Involvement Partners
- Signpost through our Service Finder and Virtual Hub
- Receive our newsletters
- Feature in our newsletters & blog
- Share updates about new projects or services.
- (For a negotiable fee) Advertise jobs, training and events on our website and newsletters.
Business Supporters form a network of businesses, charities, and public sector partners committed to strengthening local communities.
Business Supporters get
- CAN newsletters
- Support to connect with local causes and projects to help meet your social responsibility goals
- Involve your team in meaningful volunteering via our Volunteering Hub and Employer Assisted Volunteering offer
- Access our Service Finder and Virtual Hub
- Join us at our AGM.
CAN membership