Volunteer Befriender in Northampton

1 week ago


Northampton, United Kingdom Northamptonshire Domestic Abuse Service Full time

**Role Description**

**Job Title: Volunteer Befriender in Nothampton**

**Accountable to: Operations Manager**

**Hours: Minimum of 5 per month**

**About this role**

We are looking for friendly and enthusiastic volunteers to befriend clients who have experienced domestic abuse and are new to Northamptonshire. Clients could be from our refuges or from the community but may feel socially isolated due to their circumstances.

**Key Tasks**:
Tasks may vary due to the person-centred nature of this role. Typical tasks include one or more of the following:

- Supporting clients to use local services and facilities
- Supporting clients to develop wider social links in the area.
- Showing clients different amenities in the area.
- Setting up and supporting facilitators with domestic abuse groups.
- Supporting clients to take their children to appropriate groups
- Liaising closely with the Targeted Support Worker to give handovers where necessary.
- Help with client admin

**What we are looking for**

No formal experience is needed, as all necessary training will be given, but ideally you will:

- Be enthusiastic about helping a local charity to support families affected by domestic abuse
- Be trustworthy and reliable
- Have excellent communication and team working skills
- Have the desire to find out more about the work of NDAS
- Have flexibility and the willingness to volunteer
- Keep up to date with the work of NDAS to represent the charity in a professional manner

We would appreciate any time you are able to offer. If you can commit to regular hours (such as 2-3 hours per week) we would be delighted to discuss ongoing projects that might interest you. As it takes an amount of time and resource to welcome new volunteers on board, we would appreciate it if you pledged to support us initially for a minimum of 3 months.

**What we offer**
- You will be given an induction and any necessary training for this role
- Targeted support workers will help and support you when volunteering
- You will be able to develop new and existing skills in areas such supporting clients fleeing domestic abuse.
- Volunteering is rewarding and a great way of meeting new people
- You will be working as part of a dedicated and motivated team of volunteers
- You will have the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of those we support.
- Volunteers can claim all reasonable and previously agreed expenses (such as for travel or reimbursement for items purchased)

**How to apply**
- If you are successful, we will contact you to arrange your induction.
- You will be issued with an ID badge
- You will then be ready to start volunteering

This role outline is binding in honour only and is not intended to be legally binding.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Volunteer



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