Volunteering

For more information on our volunteering opportunities, please contact beckyk@swsda.org.uk

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
• 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.
• We ask for a commitment of at least six months
• 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: beckyk@swsda.org.uk
Call: 01483 898884