Volunteer

We are always looking for volunteers to get involved in exciting projects, to help improve parks and gardens, to promote our beautiful open spaces and to share ideas on how we can achieve these goals.

Why should I volunteer?

Volunteering can be a very rewarding experience. You can learn new skills, meet new people and feel a great sense of achievement knowing that your involvement has made a noticeable difference to Weymouth’s greenspaces and the local community. 

How can I get involved?

There are number of ways you can get involved:

You can look out for individual projects that you may have a particular interest in. These projects will be listed on our ‘Projects page’.

You can join a Friends Group. There are currently six Friends Groups: Friends of Greenhill Gardens, Friends of Lodmoor Country Park, Friends of the Marsh, Friends of Tumbledown, Friends of Radipole Park and Gardens and Friends of Rodwell Trail and Sandsfoot Gardens. Please see the ‘Friends Groups pages’ for more information about the groups and how you can become a member.

You can join the Weymouth Peace Garden Volunteer Group. Volunteers started work in September 2009 to clear the site, draw up a design, plant bulbs and shrubs, lay paths and introduce seating to produce a garden of calm and meditation that is now enjoyed by local residents and visitors. They continue to meet regularly to care for and maintain this area. For more information on how you might get involved, please contact weymouthpeacegarden@hotmail.co.uk.

Volunteer Centre Dorset is here to help people across Weymouth and the surrounding areas find rewarding volunteer opportunities that suit their skills, interests and availability. Whether you’re looking to give a few hours a week or take on a more regular role, they can guide you through the process and connect you with local organisations that make a real difference in the community.

They also offer Supported Volunteering, designed to help individuals who may need extra guidance or confidence to get started. Their friendly team works one-to-one with people to identify the right opportunities and provide ongoing support, ensuring volunteering is a positive and accessible experience for everyone.

In addition, they are always looking for people to join as Community Response Volunteers. Community Response Volunteers support local residents with short-term or one-off tasks such as shopping, collecting prescriptions, odd jobs, light gardening or dog walking and pet care. If you’re interested in volunteering or want to learn more about how we can support you, get in touch with Volunteer Centre Dorset today.

Who can get involved?   

There are opportunities for anyone to get involved, whether you are an individual, business, school or community group. All ages are welcome, however, any child under 18 years old must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times.   

For more information, please contact office@weymouthtowncouncil.gov.uk.