Organisation Name:
New Beginnings peer support
Organisation's Cause(s):
Children / Young People / Families
Location of voluntary activity:
York womens centre
When are volunteers needed: Once a week for 3 hours (times to be confirmed)
Type of Voluntary Activity:
Advice / Information / Support
Role description:
New Beginnings Peer Support is a peer-led after-crisis domestic abuse service for women and their children who have previously been subjected to domestic abuse living in North Yorkshire. We aim to provide the foundation from which our clients can experience post-traumatic growth to rebuild their lives despite the ongoing and long-term effects of domestic abuse.
As a York Women's Project Volunteer you'll provide a contact for women across York who have lived through domestic abuse. To ensure they are aware of the service that New beginnings peer support can provide and ensure they have a safe space to talk and be heard.
Skills and behaviours needed for the role:
- Admin
- Communication
- Lived experience of domestic abuse
Will there be a DBS check? Yes
Driving Licence required? No
Volunteer's own vehicle required? No
Suitable for:
Ongoing Volunteering
What will the volunteer gain/benefit from:
- Experience volunteering in a women's charity
- Communication skills
- Administration skills
- Validation of experience of domestic abuse.
How to get involved:
Please complete volunteer application form and send to
[email protected]
[email protected]
Web link: Click here
Closing date: 15-09-2027