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National Helpline Volunteer
When We Need You
From 29/09/2004 onwards
About Opportunity
Using a range of skills to listen and empathise with women who are, or have been, experiencing domestic abuse and need someone to talk to. Training is extensive and will begin when we have 15 or more people in this area. Women can decide when and what times they are available to work on the helpline to suit people's busy lives.
Availability
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| Afternoon | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Evening | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
About Womens Aid
To support woman, young people and children who have suffered from domestic abuse
Skills & Experience
Open minded, non-judgemental attitude and a good listener.
Travel Details
Home, or other suitable venue. Training will be help in Lochaber College or other location in Fort William.
Restrictions
Women only. Women's Aid are exempt from working with men under sex discrimination act.
Requirements
Induction/Training, Informal Chat, Police Check
Training and Induction Details
Training will cover all aspects of volunteering for the phoneline and issues that may arise and how to handle them. As this opportunity is for the national helpline support, further training will be provided by them at national level.
Work Type
Advice / Information giving
Client Group
Womens Groups
Expenses Detail
Public Transport rates and mileage - 35p a mile. Travel costs to and from training may be provided.
Accessibility Details
Wheelchair Access
Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
. Minimum Commitment: 2 Month
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.
Volunteers Required
15
Reference Code
43-180
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
An Drochaid
Claggan Road
PH33 6PH
Contact: Signpost
Tel: 01397-706044
Email: Flora.McKee@valochaber.org
Website: http://www.valochaber.org
