Dorset Youth

18/06/2026

🎤 Who’s your favorite singer?
We asked young people, and here’s what they said! 👇✨

17/06/2026

📢 Youth VCS Social Media Discussion

Join us for an informal online chat about social media with others across the Youth VCS sector.

Share what's working
Discuss challenges
Exchange ideas, tips & resources
Explore ways to collaborate and increase engagement

Whether you're a social media pro or just getting started, everyone is welcome!

7 July
1:30–2:30pm
Online
Free to attend

We're hoping this is the first of many conversations to help build a stronger, more connected network.

Book here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/youth-vcs-social-media-discussion-tickets-1990385346150

10/06/2026

This , we're recognising and celebrating the amazing young carers across Dorset. 💙

Young carers take on incredible responsibilities, often balancing caring for a loved one alongside school, friendships, and their own wellbeing. Their dedication, resilience, and compassion deserve to be recognised every day.

Thank you to all young carers for everything you do. We're here to support you. 🌟

05/06/2026

Dorset Youth & Dorset Council are excited to share our Youth Work Training Programme 2026–2027!

Core Training Offer-
L2 Safeguarding & Online Safety
📍 Tinney's Youth Club, Sherborne – 12 September 2026
📍 Dorset Youth, Dorchester – 30 January 2027
📍 The Reef Youth Club, Wimborne Colehill – 24 April 2027

Introduction to Youth Work
📍 Shaftsbury Youth Club – 26 September 2026
📍 Purbeck Youth & Community Foundation – 27 February 2027
📍 Loders Youth Club, Bridport – 8 May 2027

You can book onto these now via our Eventbrite page https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/dorset-youth-dorset-council-training-offer-495669?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=odclsxcollection&utm-source=cp&aff=odclsxcollection

Youth Work Training Days
📅 Save the Dates:
📍 Gillingham School – 7 November 2026
📍 QE School, Wimborne – 13 March 2027

More information on booking and what training workshops we will be offering at these dates will be shared soon.

04/06/2026

Love making content for social media? We'd love your help creating reels, edits, photos, and more with a great group of young people here at Dorset Youth! We want to know what it's like to be a young person in Dorset.

No need to talk on camera
No long captions needed
Content doesn't have to be perfect
No pressure on how much you make
Work with our Communications and Engagement Officer, Poppy!

You'll also gain valuable experience in social media, communication, teamwork, and how a real organisation operates behind the scenes.

You'll have lots of creative freedom, and we're always here if you need ideas or support.

29/05/2026

Part 1 of a brilliant new conversation series with the wonderful High Sheriff, Helena Conibear!

We talk about her journey so far, the inspirations behind her work, and her upcoming walk along the Dorset county lines to raise awareness of child exploitation.

We had a fantastic time chatting — keep an eye out for Part 2 coming soon!

27/05/2026

Hi everyone!

I’m really excited to have joined Dorset Youth as the new VCS Engagement and Communications Officer.

I’ve been enjoying getting started with our social media and I’m really looking forward to getting to know and work with voluntary and community organisations across Dorset.

📣 We’re also hosting a free online chat on 7th July (1:30–2:30pm) to talk about social media - what’s working, what’s tricky, and what support would actually be useful for organisations. This will develop into something more!

It would be great to see you there and hear your thoughts! 😊

If you’re interested in joining us, the Eventbrite link is here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/youth-vcs-social-media-discussion-tickets-1990385346150

26/05/2026

We had a fab time connecting and learning from other VCS organisations at 'We're Stronger Together' Dorset. It’s so important to acknowledge everyone’s hard work and meeting some great new people!

Thank you so much for having us, ! 💙

25/05/2026