Doing good. Making an impact.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering for Dorset Healthcare, and welcome to our new volunteering portal.
From this page you'll be able to view and apply for our current opportunities and find out more about the roles you are interested in.
If you need to get in touch with us, please contact:
The Volunteer Hub: dhc.volunteers@nhs.net or 01202 443261
League of Friends /Friends of Community Hospitals
The Friends of Group is a dedicated team of volunteers who work tirelessly to support our community hospitals across Dorset. Their amazing efforts help enhance patient care, fund vital equipment, and create a welcoming environment for everyone.
If you’d like to be part of this incredible work and make a real difference in your local community, please fill in the Expression of Interest form below.
Who can volunteer?
The most important thing is to be friendly, kind, caring, positive and willing to help. We welcome applications for volunteering from across the Dorset community and know that volunteers bring with them a diversity of experiences, backgrounds, skills, ages and outlooks which offer added value to our Trust services.
The minimum age is 16, although in some areas of the Trust the minimum age is 18. There is no upper age limit, however you must be physically able to fulfil the duties of the role.
We kindly ask for a minimum commitment of six months to ensure that you get the most out of your volunteer experience and are able to attend on a regular basis, with scheduling flexibility depending on the specific role.
Why volunteer for us?
Volunteering is a beneficial activity and great for your sense of wellbeing. It's a good way to meet new people, learn new skills and give something back. If you're looking for a career in healthcare or career change it's an invaluable opportunity to gain insight with the NHS.
