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Headway Dorset is a Disability Symbol User and welcomes all applications for volunteering opportunities. As part of this commitment, all applicants, including those with a disability will be invited into the organisation to discuss current volunteering.

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As a charity, volunteers are very important to us. Every volunteer is a valued member of the team, having the opportunity to take part in training events and to really make a difference within the organisation.


Some of the activities you could be involved in at Headway Dorset are swimming, cookery, craft, music, art, photography and horse riding or even a Conservation or gardening project.

WE URGENTLY REQUIRE VOLUNTEERS TO WORK ON OUR BEFRIENDING SCHEME. This scheme operates throughout the county. Isolation is a big barrier to people after brain injury so if you think you could help someone by taking them swimming, to a short college course or just out for coffee, please contact us.

Janet, a volunteer on the Buddy Scheme, writes the following
" I was introduced to the Buddy Scheme in November 2003 by Poole Volunteer Bureau.
I started meeting a lady soon after the introduction. We soon found that we had lots in common, relating to our childhood and soon also became very aware of each others feelings.
I was later introduced to a second lady, again we shared a lot of interests. We go out to interesting places, for a few hours.
We can do just "girlie" things such as window shopping, walks, pursuing hobbies. The buddy scheme has very much been a two way process of enjoyment for each of us."

If you have a few hours to spare each week and have an interest you would like to share then we would love to hear from you.


Please contact Anna Wilson on 01202 606560 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Alternatively if you wish to volunteer for the Befriending Scheme email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it