Volunteering, Training and Part Time Work (for under 16 hours a week)

The Stepping Stones scheme helps disabled people and those with mental health conditions find voluntary work and part time paid work.

You can join Stepping Stones if you:

Are 16 years or over
Live in Dorset (not Poole or Bournemouth)
Not on Job Seekers Allowance

We can help you to:

Identify your skills and strengths
Identify your training needs
Look for jobs, fill in application forms, put together a CV
Prepare for interviews

Once you are in a job your Vocational Support Officer will keep in touch with you and your employer to make sure things are running smoothly.

Vocational Services also has 3 training cafes, Oh Crumbs in Bridport, Coffee Corner in Portland and Damory Diner in Blandford. The cafes provide training in both catering and retail skills.

If needed a job coach can give short term one to one support in the workplace or with travel training.

Stop press:

Currently recruiting trainees for Damory Diner. If you are interested please complete the

referral form [192kb] (opens in a new window).

Vocational Services is a member of the British Association for Supported Employment (BASE) (opens in a new window).

Further information about volunteering is available (opens in a new window).

Vocational Services - Are You Ready For Work?
Vocational Services are offering people with a learning disability the opportunity to take part in their Are You ready For Work Courses, to assess individuals ability and readiness to work.