Domestic Abuse 121 Support Volunteer

North surrey domestic abuse service

Interests

  • Crime and Criminal Justice
  • Domestic Abuse, Rape and Sexual Abuse

Activities

  • Driving
  • Mentoring

Female volunteer required to provide 1-1 support to women who are separated from their perpetrators where there is a need for enhanced ongoing support.

This could be due to a number of factors e.g. loss of support network, moved to new community, depression, low self-confidence etc. Areas of work may include

-121 support of clients who have separated from their abusive partners

-Accompanying clients to appointments e.g solicitor, housing etc   

-Accompanying clients to court

-Supporting the Freedom Programme group work

- Supporting Children's outreach worker with activities and or group work

What skills do I need?

Organising

•    Good listening skills
•    Ability to understand and uphold client confidentiality
•    Empathy
•    Flexibility
•    Reliability
•    Ability to be non- judgemental
•    An understanding of the needs of our client group or other marginalised groups
•    Driving licence and references

Interests

  • Crime and Criminal Justice
  • Domestic Abuse, Rape and Sexual Abuse

Activities

  • Driving
  • Mentoring

Details

  • Age restrictions
    18+
  • DBS check required
  • Equal Opportunities Policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
  • Ongoing support
  • Training provided
  • Volunteer induction
  • Volunteer Policy
  • Volunteers covered by insurance
  • Written role description

When can I volunteer?

Slot Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No
Afternoon Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No
Evening No No No No No No No

Location

Elmbridge Community Hub
The Old School House
72 High Street
Walton on Thames
KT12 1LH

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