Volunteering for young people

Volunteering means you can:

• meet new people and make friends
• gain skills for work and life
• improve your job prospects
• find out more about work you may be interested in
• gain confidence and self-esteem

Find volunteering opportunities

Find out about volunteering opportunities at:

• National Citizen Service (NCS) if you're 15 to 17 years old; this is a 2 to 4 week programme that takes place outside term time and builds skills for work and life
• Volunteer Centre Dorset can help you find interesting and enjoyable opportunities
• VInspired; a charity dedicated to helping young people volunteer
• volunteering in Dorset libraries
• volunteer in a youth club
• get involved in activities and groups for young people

Courses that can involve volunteering

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award gives young people aged 14 to 24 the chance to develop skills for work and life. You can take part in a range of activities, including volunteering, that lead to achieving an award.

The Prince's Trust

The Prince's Trust helps young people aged 13 to 30 get into jobs, education or training. The Trust can help find a programme to support you, including community volunteer project work and work experience.