Volunteer Support Assistant at Volunteer Centre Dorset
About the role
Volunteer Support Assistant, Volunteer Centre Dorset
Salary: £19,994 (£26,421 pro rata)
Hours: Part-time, 28 hours per week (up to)
Contract: Fixed-term until December 2029
Location: Office-based in Dorchester with travel across Dorset Council Area
Reports to: Volunteer Support & Development Officer
Start date: To be agreed, likely 5 January 2026
Purpose of the role
We are launching an exciting new Supported Volunteering Programme to help anyone who wants to volunteer find a meaningful role. You will assist the project co-ordinator, working with individuals who face barriers to accessing volunteering - including people with learning or physical disabilities, young people, long-term unemployed, and those experiencing mental health challenges. You will work with a person to develop a personalised development plan, and help match and support them into a suitable and supported volunteering opportunity. You’ll help with the day-to-day operations of the programme, including supporting new and existing volunteers helping to ensure everyone has the chance to contribute and thrive through volunteering. You will assist with the running of social action groups enabling people to come together, socialise, develop life skills, and have opportunities for days out and additional learning. You will help to champion volunteering, and finding sustainable volunteering pathways for all.
About Dorset Council UK
Working together to create a fairer, more prosperous and more sustainable Dorset for current and future generations.
Join Dorset Council and you’ll find a variety of exciting challenges, in a workplace that inspires you to grow professionally and personally. Somewhere you know you’re making a real difference, whatever your role, because you see the results across our county every day.
Dorset Council is an organisation that works as one team in an open, friendly, supportive atmosphere. Where everyone trusts and respects each other. Where people go out of their way to share their knowledge and skills, so you always feel well-informed. Most of all, a place where you feel trusted, respected and valued for your unique contribution.
Find out what jobs we have available at: jobs.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Volunteer Support Assistant at Volunteer Centre Dorset
About the role
Volunteer Support Assistant, Volunteer Centre Dorset
Salary: £19,994 (£26,421 pro rata)
Hours: Part-time, 28 hours per week (up to)
Contract: Fixed-term until December 2029
Location: Office-based in Dorchester with travel across Dorset Council Area
Reports to: Volunteer Support & Development Officer
Start date: To be agreed, likely 5 January 2026
Purpose of the role
We are launching an exciting new Supported Volunteering Programme to help anyone who wants to volunteer find a meaningful role. You will assist the project co-ordinator, working with individuals who face barriers to accessing volunteering - including people with learning or physical disabilities, young people, long-term unemployed, and those experiencing mental health challenges. You will work with a person to develop a personalised development plan, and help match and support them into a suitable and supported volunteering opportunity. You’ll help with the day-to-day operations of the programme, including supporting new and existing volunteers helping to ensure everyone has the chance to contribute and thrive through volunteering. You will assist with the running of social action groups enabling people to come together, socialise, develop life skills, and have opportunities for days out and additional learning. You will help to champion volunteering, and finding sustainable volunteering pathways for all.
About Dorset Council UK
Working together to create a fairer, more prosperous and more sustainable Dorset for current and future generations.
Join Dorset Council and you’ll find a variety of exciting challenges, in a workplace that inspires you to grow professionally and personally. Somewhere you know you’re making a real difference, whatever your role, because you see the results across our county every day.
Dorset Council is an organisation that works as one team in an open, friendly, supportive atmosphere. Where everyone trusts and respects each other. Where people go out of their way to share their knowledge and skills, so you always feel well-informed. Most of all, a place where you feel trusted, respected and valued for your unique contribution.
Find out what jobs we have available at: jobs.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk