Helpline Volunteer

Since the first rape crisis centre opened in Scotland in 1976, volunteers have been fundamental in delivering support services to survivors of sexual violence, abuse and sexual exploitation. Almost 50 years later, we are still training and working with volunteers who support women and girls in centres across the country.

In 2026, The Star Centre in Ayrshire plans to open a daytime and evening support helpline covering North, South, and East Ayrshire including the islands of Arran and Cumbrae and to ensure the delivery of this helpline service, we are recruiting volunteers to provide emotional and practical support to survivors.

No previous experience of support work or counselling is necessary as all volunteers will undertake full rape crisis specific training, plus there will be ongoing support and supervision from management at the centre. There will also be further training opportunities available after qualifying for the volunteer support worker role. Travel expenses and subsistence will be provided for the training period and all volunteer work carried out for the Star Centre.

If you would like to know more about this volunteering* opportunity, contact us on admin

for an information pack and application form.

*This training and volunteering opportunity is open to women only, exempt under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act and in line with the ruling of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom (FWS v The Scottish Ministers) April 2025.