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?  Contact

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You may be interested in volunteering on a regular basis and joining our committed Volunteer team.  Full training will be provided and there are a range of opportunities on offer.

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You could get involved in a variety of ways, for instance:

*    1:1 befriending of clients who have separated from their abusive partners

 

*    Accompanying clients to Court/Housing/Medical appointments etc

 

*    Helping to run a Support Group or Programme 

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*    Supporting our Children's Outreach Worker with Clubs 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)

 

• We value the skills gained in caring for a family as well as through employment and other voluntary work

 

• You will need to demonstrate an understanding of the importance of confidentiality

 

• You must be reliable and have good listening skills

 

• You will need to support clients in an understanding and non-judgemental way

 

• Ability to drive and access to your own transport is desirable

 

• Availability during office hours

 

We welcome the support and involvement of men within ESDAS, 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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Alternatively we are looking to extend and enhance our Volunteer team by recruiting a group of people with passion and energy 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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*    Help with community fundraising and domestic abuse awareness raising events - ideas, writing to

      possible funders, planning, helping on the day.  Maybe you can bake?

*    Talks to Community Groups

*    Technical help - with IT, Graphic Design, Marketing, Publicity, Administration

*    Knowledge of other languages, help with translation in face to face appointments etc

*    Practical help - occasional help with moving clients or collecting items.  Do you have a van?

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This is not an exhaustive list!

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What can we offer you if you volunteer with ESDAS?

 

• Ongoing training, internal & external, will be offered as appropriate, giving you the opportunity to gain new skills

 

• You will receive regular 1:1 support from the Volunteer Manager.

 

• The opportunity to increase your self-confidence and enhance future employment prospects.

 

• The chance to meet new people and to get involved in and help tackle issues in the local community.

 

• 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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Contact Anne - Volunteer Manager

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By phone on: 01737 771350 or by email: