What is an IDAS Champion?   

IDAS Champions support our work in a flexible and responsive way. The overarching aim is to raise awareness of IDAS services, increasing referrals and improving our connections with organisations and communities.  

Champions choose how much time to give and which activities to undertake.  

We have Workplace and Community Champions who commit to:
Seeking out opportunities to raise awareness of domestic abuse among colleagues, friends, networks, and communities.
Effectively respond to disclosures.
Distributing and displaying IDAS posters and leaflets.
Supporting our work on social media by liking, sharing and commenting on posts.
Attending in person and online events.
Taking part in at least two days of action each year.  

IDAS Champions can have a huge impact upon societal attitudes and the accessibility of our services.

Anyone can become a Champion:   
Champions come from a range of backgrounds. Champions help to raise awareness and make domestic abuse everybody’s business, which can help to bring lasting and positive societal change. We know that there are many people who are subjected to domestic abuse for a long time before they get help, but when they speak to someone who is understanding and responsive, it can make all the difference as to whether they get the help they need.

You can be a Champion in your place of work or study, in your faith or community group or in the neighbourhood in which you live. Champions have the opportunity for ongoing training and support from our Volunteer Organisers and local area teams who help them to stay connected and feel part of the IDAS family.

All Champions go through our volunteer recruitment process and may be subject to reference, Police or DBS checks.

As well as an interview, selection may also be reliant on training.
Champion training takes place over one morning for 3 hours and is repeated during the year.