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

Engagement Co-facilitator Volunteer - Victim Support

Last year, 786,574 people were offered information and support by Victim Support (VS). As a VS Community Engagement Volunteer, you will help us reach even more victims of crime by raising awareness of our services in the local community.

Location

County/Borough: Staffordshire

Office base: Victim Support, St Johns House, Weston Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 3RZ

Time Commitment

3 or more hours per month, Minimum commitment of 12 months

About the Role

As a Community Engagement Volunteer in Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent, you will work within the Domestic Abuse Team to promote Victim Support services across the area.

Your role will include:

• Promoting Victim Support services to partner agencies across Stoke on Trent and Staffordshire
• Attending community and partner engagement events
• Raising awareness of Victim Support and domestic abuse services
• Delivering training sessions to professionals to increase awareness of domestic abuse

This role will help you develop your communication, presentation, and organisational skills, as well as deepen your knowledge of domestic abuse.

You will also have opportunities to:

• Attend quarterly meetings with other local volunteers
• Take part in community events to promote Victim Support services

What We Ask of You

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

Note: Access to a laptop is required for this role.

Training and Checks

• DBS check required: Yes
• Police vetting required: Yes

Expenses

Victim Support volunteers are entitled to claim out of pocket expenses, including travel and lunch, when volunteering.

Why Volunteer With Us?

• Make a difference by using your local knowledge to help victims of crime access support
• Gain skills and experience in public engagement, presenting, and partnership working
• Join our community of over 1,500 volunteers and staff
• Beyond your role: attend events and webinars and get involved with one of our six Equality, Diversity and Inclusion networks

Diversity Matters

Victim Support is committed to representing the diverse communities we serve and creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and heard.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the application process.

If you want to help raise awareness, support victims of crime, and represent Victim Support in your local community, we would love to hear from you.