Volunteers and Counselling Volunteers – nia project – 5th May 2011
the nia project is a violence against women organisation that works to the safety of women and children. We are looking for volunteers and counselling volunteers to support on the delivery of the East London Crisis Rape Crisis service.
Are you interested in:
- being part of a team of volunteers who work on the East London Rape Crisis Referral and Information Line? You will be the first point of contact for clients. You will offer telephone advice and support (emotional and practical) to survivors of sexual violence, to family and friends concerned about a loved one, and to other professionals.
Or
- being part of the therapeutic team, offering one to one and group counselling to survivors of sexual violence?
You will get:
- The opportunity to work with a leading, London based violence against women organisation
- Full supervision, support and clinical supervision, as offered to our employed staff
- Professional development support
- Specialised internal training on sexual violence, helpline support, organisational systems and policies
- Where available, access to other volunteer and employment opportunities across the organisation
- A professional reference against the pre-defined Profile of Volunteer Responsibilities that can be used for future employment
- An opportunity to volunteer for a feminist organisation, offering invaluable support to survivors of sexual violence
Volunteers must:
- Have an interest in, and understanding of the issues relating to sexual violence and violence against women and girls
- Be available to dedicate to at least 7 hours per week of volunteering with us (open to discussion)
- Be female. Section 7 (2) (e) of the Sex Discrimination Act (1979) applies.
- Counselling Volunteer must be in their last year of therapeutic/counselling training, with work/volunteer experience in the field of sexual violence. We are happy to discuss placement options with you as part of your course requirements
We are particularly interested in hearing from volunteers who are able to speak other languages, including sign language, in addition to English
Applying
If you are interested in being a volunteer with us, please down load the application pack and once completed return by email to: abillinghurst@niaproject.plus.com or send it to: Abi Billinghurst, ELRC Manager, the nia project, PO Box 58203, London, N1 3XP.
The closing date for application is: 5th May 2011 at 5.00 pm
Interviews will be held on: 13th May 2011
Offers will be made on the basis of an advanced CRB and satisfactory reference checks.
If you would like an informal conversation about the opportunity, please feel free to call Abi Billinghurst on: 02076831270 ext: 229 or Jan Buss on: 0207 6831 270 ext: 219.
We look forward to hearing from you.
