IDAS Volunteer - York & North Yorkshire

with Independent Domestic Abuse Services (IDAS) - York

IDAS is currently recruiting in the York area and our other North Yorkshire locations, enthusiastic, reliable and committed volunteers to assist our team with supporting victims of domestic abuse. Volunteers will assist the refuge or Independent Domestic Violence Advocate teams in their service delivery. This can include:
• Emotional support for survivors of domestic abuse
• Client evaluations to ensure the client voice is at the heart of our services.
• Delivering security items to vulnerable clients or court support
• Attending criminal or civil court with a client
• Attending solicitors' appointments
• Orientation support for new residents in refuge or dispersed accommodation
• Admin roles, such as uploading referrals for the hub
• Refuge practical support
• Children’s refuge worker support roles
• Group facilitation support
• Peer support initiatives.
This role encompasses many other responsibilities that serve to enhance and broaden the current service delivery for survivors of domestic abuse.

Skills or experience required?:

You will need to be flexible, friendly and approachable with good listening and verbal communication skills. Volunteers need to have respect for the diversity of all people, including commitment to the IDAS ethos and values. You will need to be reliable, trustworthy and prepared to adhere to the confidentiality policy. A non-judgemental, impartial and confidential approach is essential. Full training and shadowing will be provided. The volunteers will be working closely with the Volunteer Organiser and practitioners to achieve any agreed goals.
Basic IT and Organisational skills are essential.
An understanding of Domestic and Sexual Violence are desirable.
DSB clearance is essential (Welcome Fast-Track applicants with a DBS on the Online Update Service).

You will require?: Criminal Record Check (DBS)

Frequency of opportunity: Ongoing

Can this opportunity be home based?: No

What are the areas of interest?: Admin & office, Befriending & buddying, Campaigning, Fundraising, Other general & helping, Practical, Supporting group

Type(s) of cause supported: Local community, Victims, crime & safety

Where is the opportunity located?: Across North Yorkshire, Craven, Hambleton, Harrogate, Richmondshire, Ryedale, Scarborough, Selby

Includes out of pocket expenses?: Yes

How many hours per week is this opportunity?: 3 but preferably more.

You can volunteer for this opportunity at the following times:

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening