Volunteer roles in Kings Langley

Domestic Abuse Groupwork Support Volunteer

One YMCA

Luton, Luton (On-site)

Bedford, Central Bedfordshire

Bedford, Bedford

Unpaid role, expenses not paid

Voluntary

Social Welfare

Actively Interviewing

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Job description

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 - Thursday 16:30 – 19.30

Could you be a part of our inspiring, hardworking and motivated team making a positive contribution to rebuilding the lives of women and children?

At One YMCA we provide a range of varied and exciting volunteer roles - we currently are looking for support at our Horizons (Domestic Abuse) support services based in Bedford.

Some of the tasks and responsibliites include:

Supporting the group facilitators to plan weekly sessions
Setting up the room, including tables, chairs and resources for the participants
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

You will be:

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/Onyx service and specific sites will be provided, including an "Introduction to Domestic Abuse" 1 day training course

You will be required to complete online training, plus a menu of optional training linked the role will be made available.

You will receive regular 1 to 1s and supervision with line manager and oportunities to attend volunteer meetings and events!

Please note you will be required to undergo a DBS check and two references will be taken up prior to commencing the role.

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