Volunteering for a domestic and sexual abuse charity, like Safety Net, can make a real difference in the lives of people affected by abuse.
Taking action against domestic and sexual violence is a growing concern. High-profile cases such as the murder of Sarah Everard or the abuse perpetrated by Jimmy Saville mean there is increasing concern about these issues. By lending your energy to volunteering with domestic and sexual abuse survivors, you’ll be playing an active role in challenging a culture where harassment and violence are the norm.
“I learnt all about planning and managing group sessions and engaging clients who were at times nervous and shy.”
Lili, Women’s Coffee and Craft Group Lead Volunteer
Volunteer opportunities with Safety Net
There are many ways you can volunteer with Safety Net. These include:
Befriending
Supporting our service users on a 1:1 basis to encourage them to access community services and develop their support network as part of their recovery from the trauma of abuse.
Running groups and activities
From coffee and crafts to walk and talk, there are lots of different ways to help and support our recovery community and build relationships.
Fundraising
This can be done on an individual level or as part of a corporate team.
Promoting Safety Net at events
including handing out promotional material and talking about what our charity does.
Sharing knowledge and skills
If you have expertise in a certain area, you may wish to volunteer in terms of legal/financial matters, hold a workshop with our service users, or undertake 1:1 mentoring sessions.
