Fundraising Group Volunteer

We are currently looking for a volunteer to support our fundraising group.

The time commitment for this role is one meeting every six weeks, usually Mondays at 5.30pm, plus fundraising events.  We ask our volunteers to commit for a period of at least a year.

The fundraising sub group aims to supplement Survive’s income through a programme of events and activities which raise money. Volunteers do not need any particular skills to join the group, just a willingness to make things happen and to give some time to the events.   There are usually 6-8 members and the group is chaired by one of our trustees, other members include the Chief Executive, another trustee and volunteers from the local area.

The main activities associated with the role are organising possible community fundraising events (past events have included the Bristol Half Marathon and a quiz) and working as a group to make the ideas a reality.

The ideal volunteer would be able to offer a commitment to the regular meetings and events. They would have good organisational skills, lots of enthusiasm and an ability to make things happen!

We provide training and reasonable travel expenses and the opportunity to join a friendly, skilled and committed team, to learn new skills and to make a difference in the lives of children and young people

Please note that applicants will undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check

 For further information and details of how to apply, please contact please email [email protected] or call 0117 961 3065 and speak to our Volunteer Coordinator.

Schools Prevention Programme Volunteers needed (Male and Female)

Background

Survive, the leading Domestic Violence and Abuse organisation in South Gloucestershire, has recently gained 3 years of funding from the Big Lottery to develop and deliver a parenting programme and a school’s prevention programme in South Gloucestershire.  This is part of a new project called New Futures for Families which has funded two posts; a Parenting and Prevention Worker and a Family and Play Leader.  We are seeking volunteers to support this programme; this offers an exciting opportunity to be involved in the delivery of healthy relationship workshops, assemblies and domestic violence training in local schools.

Hours

As needed within school hours and some out of hours work for events / after-school sessions

Main duties and responsibilities

• To support the delivery of school assemblies, workshops and events.
• To prepare resources and support with the practicalities of the programme.

Responsible to:  Parenting and Prevention Worker (PPW) and Children & Young People’s Services Manager (CYPSM)

Person Specification:

Essential skills, knowledge and experience (or the ability to develop them)

• An enthusiastic, positive and outgoing attitude.
• Experience of working children and young people.
• Strong communication skills.
• An ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• A commitment to equal opportunities.
• An understanding of child protection issues.
• A good understanding of domestic violence and abuse and its impact on children and young people.
• Flexible daytime availability

Desirable

• Experience of working in schools.
• Experience of delivering presentations / workshops.

Special notes

• Applicants will undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
• Applicants need a current driving licence.

To register your interest and receive an application pack please email [email protected]

Volunteering Opportunities at Survive

Background

Survive, the leading Domestic Abuse organisation in South Gloucestershire, is looking to recruit volunteers to help provide support in crèche sessions and also to help with play sessions in our Refuges.  Our Children and Young People’s service provides crèche sessions in the community, enabling women to attend specialist programmes.  Our sessional play workers run these crèches, and we are looking for additional volunteer support.

Crèche and Childcare Volunteer (female only)* (*Section 7(2) of 1975 Sex Discrimination Act applies.)

Time Commitment

Three hours per week – days vary.  We ask our volunteers to commit for a period of at least a year.

This volunteer role involves:

• Provision of childcare in a community setting, volunteering under the supervision of our Play Coordinator and Prevention Worker
• Taking part in play sessions in our Refuges
• Possibility of combining with Family Session – working with Mums and preschool children in Refuge

We are looking for volunteers who have:

• Good understanding of domestic abuse, its causes and impacts on families
• Experience of being around young children
• Understanding of safeguarding practice
• Knowledge of how to care for children
• Ability to maintain clear boundaries
• Ability to uphold confidentiality
• Ability to be flexible and deal confidently with change

We provide training and reasonable travel expenses and the opportunity to join a friendly, skilled and committed team, to learn new skills and to make a difference in the lives of children and young people.

Special notes

• Applicants will undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check

To apply and for more information please email our Volunteer Coordinator: [email protected]

Charity No 1114005