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Volunteer stories

One in four people volunteer regularly in Dorset. How, why and where they volunteer is different for each person. Meet some of these fantastic volunteers and find out more about why they give up their time to help their community, and how much they get out of it too.

If you’d like to help in your community we have lots of opportunities at our Volunteering portal.

Gail HealthBus Trust volunteer
Gail’s story

Gail’s story

Carol’s story

Carol’s story

Maria’s Story

Maria’s Story

Sarah’s story

Sarah’s story

Steve’s Story

Steve’s Story

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International Day of Older Persons – Celebrating Volunteers

International Day of Older Persons – Celebrating Volunteers

Emma’s Story

Emma’s Story

Ana’s Story

Ana’s Story

Jane’s Story

Jane’s Story

Nathan’s Story

Nathan’s Story

Karl’s Story

Karl’s Story

Daniel’s Story

Daniel’s Story

Hilary’s Story

Hilary’s Story

Jordan’s Story

Jordan’s Story

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