Safe Haven Volunteer Host

with Independent Domestic Abuse Services (IDAS) - York

IDAS (Independent Domestic abuse Service) is seeking volunteers to host individuals or families who have been subjected to domestic abuse, providing short term accommodation in a volunteer’s home. This is a hands-on role which includes supporting clients in a practical way.

IDAS provides safe accommodation through our refuges and dispersed properties; the Safe Havens initiative is an addition to this provision which offers clients the option to stay within a family environment for up to 8 weeks.

Volunteer hosts will work alongside IDAS to provide a supportive and nurturing environment for individuals and their children whilst they plan for their next steps.

The role requires an individual who understands the importance of working in a trauma-informed way and can maintain professional boundaries while volunteering in their own home.

The role offers the opportunity to volunteer within a specialist charity doing vital work to support victims and survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence. We offer thorough and on-going training to our volunteers and support from Practitioners whilst hosting.

Hosting can cover any time period from one night up to 8 weeks.
Skills or experience required?:

A strong commitment to and understanding of confidentiality.
Understanding of Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence are desirable.
DSB clearance is essential (Welcome Fast-Track applicants with a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) on the Online Update Service).
Provide a safe space for individuals and families to stay.
Provide practical and emotional support to clients.
Lead with a trauma-informed approach.
GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) adherence.
Liaison with IDAS support workers.
You will require?: Criminal Record Check (DBS)
This opportunity is suitable for: Families, Wheelchair users
Frequency of opportunity: Ongoing
Can this opportunity be home based?: Yes
What are the areas of interest?: Advocacy, Campaigning, Caring, Health & wellbeing, Other general & helping, Practical
Type(s) of cause supported: Addiction, Animals, Arts, culture & heritage, Carers, Children, young people & families, Disablity, Education & learning, Environment, Faith & belief, Health, hospitals & hospices, Homelessness & housing, Human & civil rights, Local community, Mental health, Older people, Sport & outdoor activities, Transport, Victims, crime & safety
Where is the opportunity located?: Across North Yorkshire
Includes out of pocket expenses?: Yes
How many hours per week is this opportunity?: Flexible on need - up to 8 weeks of a guest with a volunteer host
You can volunteer for this opportunity at the following times:

M T W T F S S
Morning
Afternoon
Evening