Community Engagement Volunteer (Dorset)

Job title:

Community Engagement Volunteer (Dorset)

Company:

Victim Support

Job description

Last year 786,574 people were offered information and support from Victim Support. As a Service Delivery Volunteer you will provide specialist support services for people affected by crime.County/BoroughDorsetOffice locationMoreland House, 480 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Dorset BH1 4BDExpected Number of Hours3 or more hours per monthDBS required?EnhancedPolice vetting required?YesClosing Date30/01/2026Refno6284Documents(PDF, 231.36kb)Why volunteer with us?

• Make a difference – you will use your local knowledge to share what we do and how we can help.
• Gain skills and experience – you will learn the skills to effectively present and engage.
• Join our community – you will be part of a large community of over 1,500 volunteers and staff.
• Beyond your role – attend one or our many events/webinars and join one of our six Equality, Diversity & Inclusion networks.
• Volunteering with Victim Support in Dorset

As a Volunteer in Dorset your role will include:

• Raising awareness of our service within the community
• Identifying opportunities to reach out to underrepresented communities
• Working within schools, foodbanks, homeless shelters and with the police
• Attendance at key and local events within the county
• Identifying opportunities to boost income generation

What we ask of you?In order to join us as a Community Engagement Volunteer, you must:

• Be 18 years of age or over.
• Be able to volunteer for at least 3 hours per month, for at least 3 months.
• Complete a 3-day workbook.
• Undertake a DBS check where required
• Be able to provide two satisfactory references.
• Have an active email address that you are comfortable using in order to engage with VS communications.

ExpensesAll Victim Support volunteers are entitled to out-of-pocket expenses incurred whilst volunteering, including travel and lunch.Diversity Matters

• VS strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
• VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
• We are happy to make reasonable adjustments to support you through the application process.

Want to find out more?If you have any questions or would like to find out more about this role, please contact denize.flynn@victimsupport.org.ukDownload the role description below

Expected salary

Location

Boscombe, Dorset

Job date

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 02:57:56 GMT

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