Health & Lifestyle | Posted on December 3rd, 2025 | return to news

Dorset’s Citizens Advice Bus issues plea for volunteers

Citizens Advice East Dorset & Purbeck stops at 10 locations across the region and needs volunteers.

Citizens Advice East Dorset & Purbeck is looking for volunteers to help on its Advice Bus which provides free, confidential advice to residents whilst bringing vital support and guidance to those who need it most.

Tracey Brightman, outreach adviser, said: “Our Advice Bus reaches rural communities, providing essential help to residents who may not be able to access our offices and outreach locations.

“The Advice Bus has helped over 3,000 residents since 2023 when it was first on the road. Demand has been steadily increasing as it’s become an essential service to many. Due to this increase in demand, we are now in need of new volunteers to join our team.”

Volunteers come from a range of backgrounds, including students, to the recently retired, to people looking to get experience after having a career break.

Tracey said: “The Advice Bus stops at 10 locations across East Dorset & Purbeck and volunteers are needed at the different locations. We would ideally like people to be able to commit to one day a week. Full support and training will be given.”

For more information, visit www.edpcitizensadvice.org.uk/volunteer.

The Advice Bus stops at locations including: Corfe Mullen, Sixpenny Handley, Three Legged Cross, Verwood, West Moors, Bovington, Corfe Castle, Lytchett Matravers, Swanage, and Wool.

For Advice Bus days, times and locations, visit www.edpcitizensadvice.org.uk/get-advice/advice-bus.