Diverse Abilities, Dorset’s disability charity, has a lot of fun events in the calendar for the coming year, and it is hoping people will come forward to volunteer to help.

The charity’s own events include: Dorset Neon Run; Country Challenge; Rugby Lunch; Gala Ball; Christmas Carol Service and the annual Christmas tree collection service.

In addition, there are community events including Grooves on the Green, Wimborne Minster Folk Festival and Camp Bestival, as well as street collections throughout the year, with further events to be confirmed.

Laura Stanley, fundraising officer at Diverse Abilities, said: “We’ve got an exciting calendar of events this year where we need the help of our local community in order to take on a variety of tasks including bucket collections, running stalls, and handing out flyers, as well as raising awareness of Diverse Abilities. You’ll have a great time, as well as helping to raise money to support children and adults with disabilities in the local area.”

As well as events, Diverse Abilities are also on the lookout for volunteers on more a regular basis, for roles such as a Transport Assistant at the Beehive to support students getting to and from the centre, and gardening or decorating roles across the charities’ services.

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. Contact Laura on volunteer@diverseabilities.org.uk if you would like to get involved.