Text Support Peer Volunteer

with New Beginnings Peer Support

Are you passionate about supporting women who have been subjected to domestic abuse regain ownership of their lives?

Would you like to help us with our vision where we live in a world where all are educated in all forms of domestic abuse and it is no longer tolerated, accepted or present in society?

Would you like a weekly role where your contribution is appreciated?

Would you like to volunteer in a friendly, supportive and safe environment with great learning and training opportunities?

Would you like a chance to meet new people whilst also making a huge difference?

Have you been subjected to domestic abuse and wish to support women through their healing?

Skills or experience required?:

We are looking for positive, outgoing and empathetic people to join our volunteer team. The role involves supporting our clients by sending regular check in texts. This includes contacting clients to check in on their mental and emotional health, providing signposting and being available for any emotional support needed. This requires an open and non judgemental approach with a positive outlook, to build trust and ensure the provision of a safe and supportive virtual environment. As such we are looking for someone with good interpersonal skills, good organisational/time management skills and someone who is able to build a rapport virtually.

While monthly volunteer supervision will be provided by a trauma-informed coach we encourage those applying to have a strong awareness of their boundaries in order to protect their own mental health.

The service is a women-led peer service and is therefore restricted to women/non-binary (assigned female at birth) applicants under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9 Part 1 & Section 7(2)e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975

Availability required:
3-4 hours once/twice per week- office based/remotely

You will require?: Criminal Record Check (DBS)

This opportunity is suitable for: Wheelchair users

Frequency of opportunity: Ongoing

Can this opportunity be home based?: Yes

What are the areas of interest?: Admin & office, Befriending & buddying, Health & wellbeing, Information & advice

Type(s) of cause supported: Addiction, Children, young people & families, Disablity, Education & learning, Homelessness & housing, Local community, Mental health, Victims, crime & safety

Where is the opportunity located?: Across North Yorkshire, Craven, Harrogate

Includes out of pocket expenses?: Yes

How many hours per week is this opportunity?: 3

You can volunteer for this opportunity at the following times:

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening