Contact Us

General Enquiries: 01202 308840
Helpline: 01202 308855
Counselling: 01202 308851
Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Service: 01202 308852
Volunteering: 01202 308848

Sexual Trauma and Recovery Services (STARS)
PO Box 7697
Poole
Dorset
BH15 9GN

General: [email protected]
Volunteering: [email protected]

Latest

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 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 [email protected] .
Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week 2020

The UK's annual week dedicated to bringing together organisations and communities to promote awareness of sexual abuse & sexual violence.
Fire Walk at Highcliffe Castle

On the 29th Febraury 2020 join our team of Fire Walkers at Highcliffe Castle to raise vital funds to support our work across the county. Join the team as an indidual or come with a group for an amazing team bonding experience. For further information please contact Simone Gosden by email on [email protected]

Contact Us

Our contact details, how to get in touch.
Support STARS

At STARS Dorset all our services are provided free of charge, one of the only ways this is possible is through donations. Every donation however small can help make a huge difference.
What we do

STARS Dorset is a pan-Dorset charity that offers one to one support, free of charge, for anyone of any age or gender who lives, works or studies in Dorset and has experienced any form of sexual violence at any time in their lives.
Helpline number
Make a referral

Those wishing to access any of our services can either ask a professional they already receive support from to refer on their behalf or make a self-referral.
Clare’s Sky Dive for STARS

STARS Dorset is an incredible charity which offers support to survivors of sexual violence. Over 80 volunteers help provide this free service to anyone who needs individualised support to work through their trauma and rebuild their lives.
Jobs

We are growing and expanding across all of our services. To help sustain this growth in the long term we are seeking to appoint a Part-Time Administrator to help support our work in a new centre in West Dorset This is a newly created role which forms part of the overall development of the team at STARS Dorset Rape Crisis. The post is for 21hrs worked Monday, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Training

STARS Dorset offers a comprehensive range of training courses for those working with or supporting survivors of sexual violence. Our training has been developed from our knowledge and experience of providing a range of specialist support services for over thirty years. We offer both Employer Awareness Training and Professionals Training.
Counselling Service

STARS Counselling service provides one to one, trauma informed counselling, free of charge, for anyone of any age or gender who lives, works or studies in Dorset and has experienced any form of sexual violence at anytime in their life.
Why volunteer

Our volunteers are essential to our work. We are always looking for men and women aged 18 or over to join our team and support us to deliver a quality service to our clients. We offer induction training and on-going support for all our volunteering roles.