Volunteer With Us
RASAC offers the opportunity for individuals to develop specialist skills and knowledge within our organisation, which can be used in direct work with people who have experienced rape and sexual violence.
Please note, these posts are open to women and non-binary identifying persons only – Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1 Applies
If you wish to express your interest, please contact us on anything@kcrasac.co.uk or call us on 0300 303 4787.
People can volunteer at our centre in a variety of ways
- Helpline Volunteering – Free in-house training is mandatory.
- Volunteer Counselling – Volunteer Counsellor needs to be qualified to at least diploma level and have experience or adequate awareness of working with sexual abuse/domestic violence. In-house training is mandatory.
- Management Committee – Joining our group of trustees to assist with the management of our charitable organisation.
- Support in community engagement activities such as; running stalls, social media campaigns and leafletting.
- Administrative support.
The qualities we require in our volunteers
- Women identifying or non-binary people, 18 years old or over
- Good listening and communication skills
- Non-judgemental attitude
- Empathy
- Honesty
- Ability to focus
- Understanding of and commitment to confidentiality
- Team work
- Working within RASAC values
- Working within an equal opportunities framework
- Willingness to undergo free in-house training
- An understanding around the issues of sexual and domestic violence
- An understanding of feminist principles
What we can offer you
- Regular support from colleagues
- Constructive and supportive feedback
- Opportunities to develop skills, experience and confidence, both professional and personal
- Volunteer peer support group
- Out of pocket expenses i.e. travel
- Access to free in-house training
- To be part of a committed and friendly team
- For volunteer counsellors – paid supervision for RASAC work.
- Valuable work experience
Helpline Volunteer
Here at RASAC we are looking for individuals, over 18 years old, to volunteer within our team to provide helpline support for people who have experienced rape and sexual violence. Under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1, this post is restricted to women, trans and non-binary identifying people.
