STARS Dorset Counselling Team Wins Volunteer Group of the Year
Congratulations to our amazing Volunteer Counselling Team who were Awarded Volunteer Group of the Year 2019 by the Volunteer Centre Dorset . Thank you so much for all you do, you guys are amazing!
Stars Dorset benefits from the support of over thirty incredible volunteer counsellors offering therapeutic support to our clients.
If you would like to be part of our award winning team email
Investing in Volunteers Quality Standard
STARS Dorset have achieved the Investing in Volunteers Quality Standard, recognising the excellent work they do with volunteers. Investing in Volunteers is the UK quality standard for all organisations involving volunteers. Investing in Volunteers aims to improve the quality of the volunteering experience for all volunteers and for organisations to acknowledge the enormous contribution made by volunteers.
STARS Brand wins Creative Impact Award at Dorset Business Awards
Global Brand Communications won the Creative Impact Award at the Dorset Business Awards for creating the STARS brand. We could not be more thrilled, so deserved for all the hard work they put in and for really taking the time to understand our work, our team and our clients and creating an amazing brand.
The Rise in Domestic Abuse Across the South – BBC Spotlight Programme
A BBC Spotlight report on the rise of domestic abuse across the south. This report mentions STARS Dorset and the work we do with those who have suffered from sexual violence. Some of the content you may find distressing, so please only watch if you feel strong enough to do so.
Make a Difference in 2023 and 2024
Make a Difference in 2023 and 2024. We are looking for volunteers to help deliver a variety of frontline services for the charity across Dorset. The roles we are looking for include: Helpline Listeners, Counsellors, Admin Support and Events Volunteers.
Sky Divers raise £12,860 for STARS
Eighteen sky divers took to the skies in 2022 and raised a whopping £12,860 for us! We are so grateful! Read all about it here.
Sexual Violence Awareness Week – in the Bournemouth Echo
STARS organized various events during Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week to improve access to support and education. Read about it in the Bournemouth Echo.
Series of t-shirts, tote bags and sweatshirts raising awareness around the theme of ‘consent’
STARS Dorset launched in 2022 a series of t-shirts, tote bags and sweatshirts around the theme of ‘consent’.
STARS Dorset Receives Seven Year Contract to Continue its support of Sexual Violence Survivors across Dorset
We’ve been awarded a seven year contract to continue to provide our much needed Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) service across the county. Full details here.
STARS Dorset Christmas and New Year Opening Times 2023
STARS Dorset will be closed from 4pm on Friday 22nd December until 9am Tuesday 2nd January 2024. Here are a list of support services that are available during this time.
