There are many ways to get involved
You could support women and families as they settle into new communities after leaving refuge, share your skills at one of Llamau’s events, or help to raise vital funds that ensure more people have a safe place to call home.
In return, volunteering with Llamau offers you the chance to develop new skills, meet like-minded people, and be part of a community working together to end homelessness in Wales.
Please note: volunteers must be aged 18 or over.
Domestic abuse volunteer service
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of women and children affected by domestic abuse/trauma?
Due to the development of current volunteers we have opportunities throughout our services. 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.
Contact
You can email our Domestic Abuse Volunteer Co-ordinator Karen Hayes at karenhayes@llamau.org.uk who will be happy to chat to you about our opportunities and advise you of the next step.
Please view our full Domestic Abuse Volunteering Service leaflet here.
Youth Homeless Helpline Volunteer
We are looking for volunteers to take calls from young people who are either homeless or at risk of homelessness. Their circumstances could be dictated by a number of reasons, so you need to a good listener with an empathetic, non-judgmental approach.
Full training and ongoing support is provided. This is a home working opportunity, anywhere across Wales. Volunteering hours can differ week by week but we ask you put yourself forward for at least one four hour shift per week, with a maximum of 12 hours. Shifts are evenings and weekends.
The helpline operates between 5pm - 9am Monday to Thursday 5pm - 9am Friday to Monday.
Location: Across Wales. A working from home opportunity
Reporting to: Helpline Volunteer Coordinator
Volunteering hours: Minimum requirement 1 x 4 hr shift weekly, maximum 12hr
Pattern: Weekly rota volunteer shifts, evenings and weekends
Role Responsibilities
To respond to Llamau’s helpline calls, emails, text and web chats responding to young people housing needs.
To listen to young people in a non-judgmental and empathetic way, ensuring a quality service is provided.
To assess each call individually to ensure the support and assistance given to callers is appropriate and of the highest standard.
To refer and signpost to appropriate services, providing advocacy when needed.
To record accurate information in the appropriate systems required by Llamau.
To uphold Llamau’s Mission, Vision, Values, Policies and Procedures.
To maintain confidentiality at all times whilst also considering safeguarding issues.
To participate in training, supervision and debrief sessions
To be self aware and seek advice, report problems, difficulties, complaints to the Volunteer Helpline Coordinators.
Llamau will provide:
Comprehensive training programme
Good quality support
Out of pocket expenses
On-going training opportunities.
If you are interested in volunteering for us in this way, please complete an application form and email to helpline@llamau.org.uk, or call 02920 239585 for more information.
Volunteer photographers
We are recruiting for volunteer photographers who have the ability to capture high quality photographs and key moments across a range of events we host.
Supporting events such as the Cardiff Half Marathon and the Tour of Pembrokeshire, we are looking for someone to help us celebrate our runners and cyclists, capturing their energy and passion for the challenges they take on.
One photographer will be needed per event we host, so if you would like to gain some experience in photography within the charity sector, please read the below and fill out an application form.
Reporting to: Fundraising Manager/Events Officer
Principle Duties
To take high quality photographs that celebrate Llamau’s event participants, capturing their energy, passion and efforts.
Work with the fundraising department to ensure that images fulfil the brief for the I am Team Llamau campaign.
Photograph evergreen content that can be shared across multiple platforms, such as social media, emails, and newsletters.
Return images to Llamau in an agreed timeframe.
Adhere to Llamau’s GDPR and image rights procedures.
Be amiable and approachable by fundraisers and event goers.
Be able to travel to events – costs of travel will be reimbursed.
Own photography equipment is highly desirable.
Principles and Values
Be interested and invested in the work Llamau does.
Hold in high regard the fundraisers of each event.
Must be reliability and timely.
Must have a good attitude towards constructive criticism
Must understand Llamau’s five values: We respect, we listen, we learn, we encourage, we never give up.
If you'd like further information about this opportunity please email events@llamau.org.uk and fill in our application form.
Community volunteer fundraisers
We are looking for a Community Volunteer Ambassador to support the fundraising team to increase income. Your support will continue to change lives of the young people, vulnerable women and their children we support, helping them leave homelessness behind.
Main duties include:
Attending cheque presentations on behalf of Llamau and thanking donors for their support
Giving presentations to community groups encouraging them to support Llamau
Placing and servicing collecting tins in your area
Taking opportunities to secure support for Llamau through Supermarket green token schemes.
You will be provided with full training and issued with collateral and receipt books. We are flexible on the time commitment required and will gratefully accept any support you can give.
If you would like more information or are interested in applying, please contact fundraising@llamau.org.uk or call 029 2023 9585 and ask for the fundraising team.