Volunteer Befriender

• Fife Women's Aid

• VO58538

Fife Women’s Aid’s Befriending Service offers support to women across Fife who have experienced domestic abuse.

Their volunteer befrienders usually meet their befriendee weekly for 1-2 hours. This gives women a chance to talk. Befrienders encourage and support women to get out of their home and do something together – like going for a walk, a coffee, shopping, or maybe engaging in a class in the local community. They adopt a person-centred approach, so this will be different for every woman’s journey.

The goals of the befriending service are to;

-Empower Women
-Build Independence
-Build Confidence
-Reduce Isolation and Loneliness

Only women are eligible to apply for this post due to Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010). Fife Women’s Aid welcomes applications from women from all sectors of the community.

Experience required

-An interest in supporting recovery from domestic abuse
-Non-judgemental, empathetic and trauma-informed approach to working with women
-Self-awareness and an ability to reflect on your work and progress
-Good communication skills
-Ability to maintain confidentiality
-Able to volunteer within guidelines without direct supervision

Travel details

Fife Women’s Aid supports women throughout Fife. They will match you with someone in your local area or within a reasonable and agreed travelling distance.

Travel expenses

They will cover all travel and out of pocket expenses agreed with the Befriending Coordinator. These are reimbursed monthly. Mileage is reimbursed at 45p per mile.

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Training details

Full training and support will be offered throughout your time with FWA. You will have the option to attend volunteer meetings, training and social events throughout the year.

The initial training will be carried out over 3-4 sessions held weekly, in the evenings at our office for around 2.5 hours per session.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18
Only women are eligible to apply for this post due to Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010). Fife Women’s Aid welcomes applications from women from all sectors of the community.

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Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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This volunteering opportunity is also advertised across Fife.

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