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Volunteer Centre Dorset has been launching Dorset Connect networks across the county in localities, to exchange knowledge, explore opportunities, tackle challenges, and take collective action. By connecting people, ideas, and resources and by working together, we can deepen our understanding of local needs, develop shared solutions, and create lasting, positive change for the people and places we all serve.What can I expect when attending a Dorset Connect Roundtable?
An opportunity to join colleagues and partners from across the voluntary and community sector, health services, local authorities, faith groups and businesses to connect, collaborate, and support one another in strengthening your communities.
What are the objectives of Dorset Connect Roundtables?
We have been working to fine tune the format of the meetings building on the requests and feedback received resulting in the following meeting objectives:
Build Connections
• Meet new people and strengthen existing relationships.
Share Knowledge
• Exchange insights, experiences, best practice, and useful resources.
Explore Opportunities
• Offer support, identify collaborations, and discover opportunities to work together.
Collaborative Problem Solving
• Contribute to discussions and help tackle real challenges facing organisations and communities.
Take Action
• Commit to practical next steps and share progress at future meetings.
Is there an Agenda I can see in advance?
The Agenda at a Glance
Welcome & Introductions
• Networking, welcome, and meeting objectives
• Action updates and impact spotlight (where applicable)
Connections Activity
• Structured networking and relationship building
Knowledge Exchange
• Learning, insights, and sharing best practice
Opportunities Marketplace
• Identifying offers of support and collaboration opportunities
Refreshment & Networking Break
Collaborative Problem-Solving Workshop
• Bringing challenges to the room and exploring solutions together
Action Commitments
• Agreeing practical actions to take forward before the next meeting
Closing Reflection
• Key takeaways, learning, and next steps
Staying Connected
Please join your local Dorset Connect WhatsApp Group to continue conversations, share opportunities, seek support, and collaborate between meetings. Each group will be relevant to your Dorset Connect locality, if you attend more than one location, please feel free to join each locality group. To join our WhatsApp community please email [email protected] with the following subject line “I would like to join Dorset Connect WhatsApp Group for (insert locality) within the email please include your name, organisation name, and the mobile number you wish to register.
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