Interested in volunteering with us?

Want to be part of a dynamic passionate team dedicated to making a real difference within the local community and people’s lives?

You may be interested in volunteering on a regular basis and joining our committed volunteer team.

Full training provided and a range of opportunities on offer that include:

• Accompanying clients to Family Court. Offering emotional support when clients are required in court to obtain orders such as:
  • Child contact order
  • Non-molestation order
  • Prohibited Steps order
  • Transfer of Tenancy
  • Occupational order
• Supporting the facilitator in various groups. Offering emotional support to the clients during the session:
  • Freedom programme
  • Survivors
• Publicity/ Awareness raising
• Distribution of service information to help raise profile
• Office admin support

What we look for in our volunteers:

• We welcome volunteers over the age of 18 from a range of backgrounds, particularly those who have experience of DA (subject to adequate recovery time).
• We value the skills gained caring for a family as well as through employment and other voluntary work.
• You will need to demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality.
• You must be reliable and have good listening skills.
• You will need to support in an understanding and non-judgmental way.
• Availability during office hours.

We welcome support and involvement of men, however, are unable to offer volunteer opportunities that involve direct 1-1 female contact, subject to section 7(2)(e) of the sex discrimination act (women only).

Alternatively, we are looking to extend and enhance our volunteer team by recruiting a group of people with passion and energy who would like to be involved, but for various reasons, cannot volunteer on a regular basis. This group would be called on for support on an ad-hoc basis for example:

• Help with community fundraising and domestic abuse awareness events.
• Writing bids to potential funders.
• Knowledge of another language, help with translation in appointments etc.

What we can offer if you volunteer with the service:

• Ongoing training, giving you opportunity to gain new skills.
• Regular 1-1 support.
• Opportunity to increase self confidence and enhance future employment prospects.
• Chance to meet new people and to get involved and help tackle issues in the local community.
• Out of pocket expenses reimbursed.

Volunteers are accepted following interview, satisfactory references and a DBS check (depending on the role) and completion of an assessed induction training where necessary.

Find Out More

Email: swr@swsda.org.uk
Call: 01483 898884