Make 2026 your year to volunteer

Dorset’s disability charity, Diverse Abilities, is looking for volunteers to help with ongoing projects and a series of its own events, and community events throughout the year.

Volunteering activities include:

-          Running stalls at events

-          Helping and marshalling at events

-          Being part of a cheer crowd for a sponsored run

-          Volunteering in our services supporting children and adults with disabilities

-          Gardening at The Treehouse, the home for our Children's Short Breaks service in Hurn

-          Using a volunteer day at work to do some painting and decorating at one of the charity’s supported living bungalows

The charity supports children and adults with profound physical and learning disabilities through services such as Langside School, a specialist school for children aged 2 to 19 and The Beehive, a therapy and activity centre for adults. Any help received or money raised will ensure the charity is able to provide the best support through their services to make every day better for those supported by the charity.

 Becky Edwards, Marketing and Volunteers Executive at Diverse Abilities, commented: “We’ve got lots of things volunteers can get involved in 2026 and beyond. There’s some great events and fundraising initiatives happening in the local community with tasks such as running stalls, handing out flyers, helping at events or being part of a cheer squad for running events.”

Volunteers are crucial to the work charities like Diverse Abilities carry out, and donating free time is just as valuable as giving money. The opportunities give volunteers a chance to learn new skills, meet new people, enhance CVs, gain experience, discover new interests and improve mental wellbeing.

Visit diverseabilities.org.uk/volunteer for more information about the roles available and to register your interest.