Volunteer
Volunteers play a vital role in helping people have their say on health and social care. Volunteering with Healthwatch can help you develop skills, gain experience and make a difference to your community.
Why volunteer with us?
- Make a difference in your local community by giving people the opportunity to speak up about their health and social care.
- Visit health and care services to see them in action and make recommendations to improve the quality of care.
- Make new friends as you become part of the Healthwatch Dorset team.
- Boost your CV as you develop new skills and confidence in the workplace.
- Use your skills to contribute to the success of Healthwatch across Dorset.
What our student volunteers say
Watch the YouTube video introduced by our Volunteer Officer, Lindsey, and produced by the Volunteer Centre Dorset, who said:
"They are a great example of how involving young people in volunteering can create real impact, benefiting both the organisation and the individuals by building skills, confidence and stronger community connections."
Volunteering roles
If you are interested in volunteering with us we have a variety of roles and something to suit everyone.
Join us today
Talk to us about our volunteering opportunities and we can work with you to find something that suits you.
""If it's about feeling like you're giving back to society and you're making society a better place to live, then this is the perfect volunteering role. I've never been so looked after in a volunteering role before."