Outreach Volunteer (CSVA)

Working with our experienced Outreach team in the community, you will be matched to clients based on their needs and requirements and your own skills, experience and availability.  You will meet clients on a regular basis to provide emotional and practical support, companionship and positive reinforcement.  You may also support with one-off activities.

​The role will vary depending upon the needs of the client, but could involve: meeting for a coffee and chat; going along to play groups or exercise classes; attending court; accompanying clients to meetings with housing departments or schools; helping them to establish support networks or links with local services; supporting access to learning or work opportunities; or running coffee mornings for small groups of clients.

This is not a suitable role for volunteers looking for a short-term opportunity but there is flexibility on when the volunteering can take place.  Full support and training will be provided by our Outreach Volunteer Coordinator but we do ask that are interested in issues relating to domestic abuse.   

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What skills do I need?

Volunteers will need to be calm, non-judgemental, empathetic and have good communication skills.  

You will be asked to attend two induction evenings (via zoom) as well as a specific outreach training session.  You will meet with the Outreach Volunteer Coordinator before being accepted on the programme. 

Volunteering can take place primarily during the working week; opportunities at weekends and evenings are limited.