Interested in volunteering with us?

Want to be part of a dynamic passionate team dedicated to making a real difference within the local community and people’s lives? Come and join the volunteer project.

Now recruiting new volunteers: contact vc@caew.or.uk

You may be interested in volunteering on a regular basis and joining our committed volunteer team. Full training provided and a range of opportunities on offer that includes:

• 1-1 emotional support for clients that have separated from their abusive partner.
• Accompanying clients to court/housing etc appointments.
• Helping to run small support groups and other programmes.
• Supporting outreach children’s worker.
• Admin support.

What we look for in our volunteers:

• We welcome volunteers over the age of 18 from a range of backgrounds, particularly those who have experience of DA (subject to adequate recovery time)
• We value the skills gained caring for a family as well as through employment and other voluntary work.
• You will need to demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality.
• You must be reliable and have good listening skills.
• You will need to support in an understanding and non-judgmental way.
• Availability during office hours.

We welcome support and involvement of men, however, are unable to offer volunteer opportunities that involve direct 1-1 female contact, subject to section 7(2)(e) of the sex discrimination act (women only).

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 NSDAS) would be called on for support on an ad-hoc basis for example.

• Help with community fundraising and DA awareness events.
• Writing to possible funders, planning and helping on the day.
• Knowledge of another language, help with translation in appointments etc.

What we can offer if you volunteer with NSDAS.

• Ongoing training, giving you opportunity to gain new skills.
• Regular 1-1 support.
• Opportunity to increase self confidence and enhance future employment prospects.
• Chance to meet new people and to get involved in and help tackle issues in the local community.
• Out of pocket expenses reimbursed.

Volunteers accepted following interview, satisfactory references and a DBS check (depending on the role) and completion of an assessed induction training where necessary.

Contact
Keily – Volunteer Co-ordinator
vc@caew.org.uk
01932 260680