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Volunteers making a difference at Poole Lighthouse
Hundreds of volunteers support artists and audiences at the Lighthouse in Poole.
"Giving back really helps my mental health"
Volunteers from Chill Dorset provide supported cold water sea swimming courses.
Volunteering is more of a social event
Steve Harris has been volunteering at a Junior Parkrun in Poole.
Megan McCubbin on judging Animal Award
Zoologist Megan McCubbin is judging the Animal category in the Make a Difference Awards.
Georgia Adams on judging BBC Award
Hampshire cricketer Georgia Adams is judging the Volunteer Award.
"Lovely" to be nominated for Animal Award
Service Dogs UK trains assistance dogs for veterans & emergency service workers.
Leo's football team for visually impaired children
Leo from Bournemouth was a finalist in the Young Hero category.
Fundraiser Andrew Beardmore is canoeing 14,000km
Andrew is canoeing 14,000km to fund raise for child bereavement charity Simon Says.
Improving health care through music
Musical visits from Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra are helping improve patient health.
Injecting music into health care
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra is leading music-making sessions in hospitals.
