CAN supports volunteering across Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole, and wider Dorset with Volunteer Centre Dorset. Community Action Network (CAN) was formed in 2019 from the merger of Poole Council for Voluntary Service (CVS) and Bournemouth CVS, these charities had a rich history going back over 50 years, and form the foundations of CAN's work today. CAN ensures local communities are strong, healthy, diverse and thriving by:

• Supporting the voluntary sector by providing expertise, support, development opportunities and training
• Enabling volunteering and helping everyone play an active role in their community
• Making everyone’s voice heard by facilitating great local networking and communication