North London Rape Crisis Helpline Volunteer
North London Rape Crisis Centre is part of Solace Women’s Aid. Our North London Rape Crisis team work with women and girls over the age of 13 who have experienced any form of sexual violence at any point in their lives.
About the role
North London Rape Crisis provides advocacy support for those choosing to go through the criminal justice system, practical casework support to survivors who don’t want to report, as well as therapeutic support like counselling and groups. We also provide support to the friends and families of survivors.
The NLRC Helpline provides information about survivors’ options and referrals into our support services. We also offer callers up to an hour’s emotional support a week.
Our Helpline is supported by our amazing volunteers. In the last quarter, we supported 394 callers, but we still miss around 40% of the calls we receive, due to not having sufficient cover. Can you help us to support even more survivors?
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for an approachable and empathetic volunteer who is:
- Non-judgmental.
- Has the ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Reliable, flexible with good time management
- Has an interest in sexual violence and its impact on women and children.
We are looking for volunteers who can commit to regular shifts, for roughly a year, for the following times:
- Mondays 10am – 2pm
- Tuesdays 10am – 1pm
- Wednesday 1pm – 5pm
- Thursdays 1pm – 5pm
- PLUS Tuesdays 6pm – 8pm (after 3 months of volunteering in person, as this shift is always remote.)
There is an option to move to volunteering remotely for all shifts after all training, shadowing and once you have completed 3 months of volunteering in person. We will also take into account whether the volunteer confirms that they have a private safe space and feel comfortable to do so.
What can you gain from this opportunity?
As part of this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Access to OCN Accredited training: Professionals Working in the Sexual Violence Sector. This training is idea for anyone looking to gain experience towards paid employment in this sector. The accreditation will be marked and awarded after successfully starting your volunteer role.
- Gain increased confidence and interpersonal skills
- You will be part of a support wider team with North London Rape Crisis
- Play a pivotal role in delivering services.
- Gain hands on experience in a dynamic charity working in the Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG) Sector.
- Work as part of a feminist organisation.
We will hold our training over the following dates:
- Friday 31st January 2025
- Saturday 1st February 2025
- Friday 7th February 2025
- Saturday 8th February 2025
Please see our Volunteer application pack for more information.
Interviews will be arranged on a rolling basis.
How to apply
Please read the Volunteer Role Description before you attempt to fill out the application form.
Please complete the Volunteer Application Form and ensure you clearly state the role you are applying for.
Please complete the Volunteer Equality Monitoring Form.
Send the completed Application Form & Monitoring Form along with your current CV to volunteering@solacewomensaid.org.
Please note that our volunteer opportunities are open to women only (exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1), and that these volunteer roles are exempt from the rehabilitation of offenders act 1974 and subject to enhanced DBS checks where applicable.
Applications which are incomplete will not be reviewed. All our roles are during office hours only unless stated otherwise.
Details
Location: Camden Head Office
Hours: 4 hours a week (one shift weekly)
Contract type: 1 year minimum
Dates
Closing date: 24/01/2025 12:00 pm
Downloads
Volunteer Application Form 2024 NLRC (Application form)
Solace Equality Monitoring Form (Monitoring form)
NRLC Application Pack (Application pack)