Engagement Co-facilitator Volunteer

Area of interest: Supporting Adults, Sharing Existing or Learning New Skills

View all volunteer opportunities Engagement Co-facilitator Volunteer

Organisation: Victim Support

Location: City-wide

Description:

Last year 786,574 people were offered information and support from Victim Support. As a VS Community Engagement Volunteer, you will help us reach more victims of crime.

County/Borough - Staffordshire
Office location - Victim Support, St Johns House, Weston Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 3RZ

Expected Number of Hours - 3 or more hours per month
DBS required? Yes
Police vetting required? Yes
Closing Date 31/01/2025

• Make a difference – you will use your local knowledge to share what we do and how we can help.
• Gain skills and experience – you will learn the skills to effectively present and engage.
• Join our community – you will be part of a large community of over 1,500 volunteers and staff.
• Beyond your role – attend one or our many events/webinars and join one of our six Equality, Diversity & Inclusion networks.

Working within the Domestic Abuse Team promoting the services to partner agencies across Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire. Attending partner engagement events in the community to raise awareness of the profile of VS across Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire. Delivering professionals training to partners to raise awareness of Domestic Abuse. This role will increase your communication and presentation skills, organisation skills and your knowledge around Domestic Abuse.

You will have the opportunity to meet other volunteers locally in our quarterly meetings and have the option to engage in community events to promote our services.

In order to join us as a Community Engagement Volunteer, you must:

• Be 18 years of age or over
• Be able to volunteer for at least 4 hours per month, for at least 12 months
  
  Complete a Community Engagement workbook
• Undertake a DBS check
• Undertake a police vetting
• Be able to provide two satisfactory references

• All Victim Support volunteers are entitled to out-of-pocket expenses incurred whilst volunteering, including travel and lunch.

• VS strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
• VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential conditions for a role.
• We are happy to make reasonable adjustments to support you through the application process.

Please note a laptop will be required for this role.

You will be required to have a DBS check which will be submitted by ourselves and you will be reimbursed with vehicle travel expenses. To register your interest please  If you have already registered with us and are also interested in this role, or if you would like more information please contact us