Domestic Abuse Service Volunteer
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of women and children affected by domestic abuse/trauma?
How to get involved
Volunteers offer much needed emotional support and practical help to survivors of domestic abuse and trauma, enabling them to a live a life free from fear and abuse.
Time Commitment
Roughly 2-3 hours every week or fortnight. This could be more depending on your availability.
How you can help
To offer additional support to women and families supported by Llamau. Help build their self-esteem, self-confidence and emotional well-being. This will assist them in developing healthy relationships and pursuits which in the longer term will support their transition towards independence.
Possible Tasks
Encourage Women and families to participate within activities in their community.
Encourage Women to access employment, training and volunteering.
Accompany Women and families people to activities including; cinema, gym, walks,
Accompany young people to appointments i.e.- medical, benefits.
Share your skills and interests with the women ie-sport, craft, music.
Support women to share their plans and goals.
Qualities and Skills Required
An understanding of issues facing women and families who have experienced domestic abuse
Ability to relate to and engage women and families who have experienced domestic abuse
A non-judgemental, empathetic and caring attitude.
A good communicator, understanding the importance of listening effectively.
A commitment to the ethos of the organisation, policies and procedures.
The ability to establish and maintain professional boundaries
You will receive a comprehensive induction, ongoing training, support and supervision. Travel and expenses for activities will be reimbursed.
What we can offer you
School friendly hours
Opportunities in evenings and on weekends
Broad training packages including Health and Safety, GDPR, First Aid, Safeguarding, substance misuse and many more
Specialist sector training including Domestic abuse awareness,
Domestic abuse and the impact on children.
Regular support and supervision from our volunteer coordinator including career development planning.
Opportunities to volunteer in all areas of the service including;
Domestic abuse group work, Refuge, women’s projects, community settings, court support and administration/office.
Access to our Llamau colleague well being service.
References
Two references. Volunteers will also need to have an enhanced DBS Check.