Domestic Abuse Support Group Volunteer
YMCA Chiltern Group
Supporting at the weekly support sessions for those who have experienced domestic abuse (volunteers required for both male and female groups)
TERM TIME ONLY Liberty Domestic Abuse Group (Women only): Central Bedfordshire – Monday 09:30 - 14:30 Bedford – Wednesday 09:30 - 14:30 Luton – Friday 09:30 - 14:30 Talk 4 M Domestic Abuse Support Group (Males only): Bedford - Monday 16:30 – 19.30 • Supporting the group facilitators to plan weekly sessions • Setting up the room, including tables, chairs and resources for the participants • Making all participants feel welcome, greeting them and offering to settle them in • Supporting the facilitator to run particular activities as part of the session delivery • Ensuring you have a non-judgmental, friendly and approachable demeanour • Maintaining confidentiality at all times
Advice, Information & Support
N/A
• Be a good and active listener who can support others • Have a non-judgmental approach • Be of a friendly, welcoming and approachable disposition • Self-motivated, reliable and punctual • Experience supporting people with complex needs/situations including: grief, trauma, mental health, substance misuse, domestic abuse • Good communication skills in English; in person & over the phone • A willingness to learn new things and get stuck in • Ability to maintain confidentiality • Ability to work as part of a team
• A full induction to the Horizons service and specific sites will be provided including an “Introduction to Domestic Abuse” 1 day training course • Requirement to complete mandatory online training modules • Plus additional menu of optional training • Regular 1 to 1s and supervision with line manager • Opportunities to attend volunteer meetings and events
2 hours per week
MK42
Various locations throughout Bedfordshire
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