Awareness Raising Volunteer
YMCA Chiltern Group
Supporting our Domestic Abuse teams in raising public awareness of the service by word of mouth, leaflets and events.
• Supporting the Horizons and IDVA teams with raising awareness of their services across the Bedford area • Liaising and networking with community partners we work with such as GPs, Pharmacies, Community Centres and local businesses • Attending and supporting promotion of services at local community events and Outreach projects • Promoting our services by handing out leaflets, putting up posters and sharing posts online as well as word of mouth
Advice, Information & Support
N/A
• Be of a friendly, welcoming, approachable and a cheerful disposition • Good communication skills with conversational English. • Reliable & punctual. • Be a team player with a flexible approach. • Be proactive & work under your own initiative. • A willingness to get stuck in. • To treat all information in a confidential manner. • Opportunity to meet new people and learn new skills • Able to maintain complete discretion in handling confidential information.
• A full induction to the Horizons service and specific sites will be provided including an "Introduction to Domestic Abuse" 1 day course • Required to complete mandatory online training modules • Plus a menu of optional training linked the role will be made available • Regular 1 to 1s and supervision with line manager • Opportunities to attend volunteer meetings and events
Approx 1 to 2 hours per week to be worked flexibly Please note, you will be required to undergo a DBS check and 2 x references.
MK42 6BE
Across Bedford (various locations)
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