Interested in Volunteering?
Want to be part of a dynamic, passionate team dedicated to making a real difference within the local community and to people's lives?
You may be interested in volunteering on a regular basis and joining our committed Volunteer team. We provide training and there are a range of ways to get involved including:
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1:1 befriending of people who have separated from their abusive partners
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Accompanying survivors to appointments such as court
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Helping to run a Support Group or Programme ​
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Supporting our Children's Outreach Worker with groups and activities
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What are we looking for in a Volunteer?
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We welcome *volunteers, aged 18 and over, from a range of backgrounds, particularly those who have personal experience of domestic abuse (subject to adequate recovery time)
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We value the skills gained through life as well as through employment and other voluntary work
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You need to understand the importance of confidentiality and discretion
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You must be reliable and have good listening skills
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You will need to support survivors in an understanding and non-judgemental way
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We are always looking for volunteers who have a clean drivers licence and access to a car or even a van!
We welcome the support and involvement of men however we are unable to offer volunteering opportunities to men that involve direct female client contact.
*Subject to Section 7(2)(e) of the Sex Discrimination Act (Women Only).
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​Ad-Hoc Volunteers
We would love to welcome more Volunteers to the team who would like to be involved but, for various reasons, cannot volunteer on a regular basis. This group (Friends of ESDAS) would be called on for support on an ad-hoc basis for example:
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Technical help such as Administration, IT, Graphic Design, PR and Marketing
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Come up with fundraising ideas and support and organise community fundraising events
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Raise awareness of ESDAS by introducing the charity to local groups, business and organisations
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Can you speak another language? Having volunteers who can translate is very important to us and ensures we can help all members of our community
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This is not an exhaustive list!​
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What can we offer you if you volunteer with ESDAS?
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Relevant ongoing training giving you the opportunity to gain new skills
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Regular 1:1 support from the Volunteer Manager
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Enhance your employability and confidence
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Meet new people and help tackle issues in the local community
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Out of pocket expenses reimbursed.
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Volunteers are accepted following an informal interview, satisfactory references and DBS check (depending on role) and completion of the Induction Training Course.
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All regular Volunteers who support clients directly are required to attend a 2-day training induction programme relating to domestic abuse awareness, safeguarding and health & safety.
We are not currently recruiting Volunteers but when we do, the Volunteer Induction dates will be advertised on our website.
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To find out more contact Anne our Volunteer Manager on 01737 771350 or anne@esdas.org.uk
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ESDAS means to me
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What a desperate shame that ESDAS is needed but what an amazing thing that there are people working so hard to help others.
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A Survivor