Relationships without Fear Assistant

Volunteer Role Description

Volunteer Role: Relationships without Fear Assistant

Department: Domestic Violence Services

Responsible to: DV Manager/Education & Community Co-ordinator

Time Commitment: Minimum 3hours per week

Main purpose of voluntary role:

The RWF programme is a six week programme for children aged 8 to 16 which promotes the building of positive and healthy relationships and thereby minimise the risk of abusive relationships developing

Tasks Description:

The volunteer will assist in the effective delivery of the programme and training package in primary and secondary schools
To prepare and maintain resources necessary for programme delivery
To record and collate data from delivery
To promote the project by attending networking events as required
To establish and maintain good working relationships with other agencies and practitioners

Volunteers are reminded to:

1. Adhere to the principles of confidentiality, for example do not discuss your customers details out in the public domain including your home environment.

2. Adhere to the principles of equal opportunities. Arch recognises the fundamental importance of equal opportunities both as an employer and in its role within the wider community. The organisation is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst its workforce.

3. Adhere to clear boundaries, for example to not give out your telephone number, do not give or receive any gifts however small or second hand they may be, and never led, give or accept any money.

Conditions of Role:

The agreement between Arch and the volunteer is not intended to be a legally binding contract between the parties and may be cancelled at any time at the discretion of either party. Neither of us intends any employment relationship to be created either now or in the future.

Prospective volunteer for Arch will receive relevant training pertaining to their area of work, followed by an induction period of one full day.

Your main base of work will be in Hanley, Stoke on Trent, and/or at local satellite sites. There may also be occasions where visits to relevant agencies or events are necessary.

Person Specification

Volunteer Role: Relationships without Fear Assistant
Department: Domestic Violence Services

Criteria/Categories

Essential

Desirable

Experience/Special Knowledge/Skills

An interest in volunteering within a busy office environment.

The ability to volunteer as part of a team of people from different backgrounds.

An understanding of, and commitment to, confidentiality.

Basic Computer Skills.

Personal Qualities/Attributes

A polite and courteous manner.

Reliability and the ability to meet agreed deadlines.

A commitment to the organisations vision, values and mission.

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