Rape Crisis Scotland is looking for women to volunteer on the National Rape Crisis Scotland Helpline, supporting anyone affected by sexual violence.

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We want to have a staff and volunteer base that reflects the communities that we support, as well as those who we intend to continue reaching out to, and so we actively encourage applications from women of colour and those underrepresented in our organisation.

We want to hear from you if you:

Have some awareness of, or interest in, the issues around sexual violence
Are committed to equality for all
Are able to commit time and energy to working with Rape Crisis Scotland
Are based in Glasgow (if you live elsewhere in Scotland and would like to get involved, please contact your local Rape Crisis Centre). We’re unable to accept applications from anyone living outside of Glasgow.
Able to attend trainings on Monday evenings 6-9pm and Saturdays 10am - 4pm over the three months from the start of training
Have evening availability for Helpline shifts following the training

If you have time to give, and would like to benefit from the supportive atmosphere, excellent training and personal & professional development that Rape Crisis Scotland offers, come and find out more at one of our Information Events.

Information Events will be held on Thursday 6th March at 6.30 - 8pm and Friday 7th March 12.30-2pm - Online via Teams. You can register your attendance by following the below links:

Thursday 6th March: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/765bf716-0351-4c51-86db-4482e0fe2dcc@9c505cff-4045-4ad4-8017-9de270bec9be

Friday 7th March: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/452d45a1-dd84-4b01-8b34-dce5429c74d4@9c505cff-4045-4ad4-8017-9de270bec9be

You can still apply to volunteer with Rape Crisis Scotland if unable to attend one of our Information Events.

If you’re unable to attend and would like more information about what to expect from volunteering with us, email: volunteer@rapecrisisscotland.org.uk

Please note only women need apply under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010

The initial key dates for the New Volunteer Programme are as follows:

Information Events: Thursday 6th March at 6.30 - 8pm and Friday 7th March 12.30-2pm - Online via Teams.
Application forms circulated: Thursday 6th March.
Application deadline: 1st April at 9am
Interviews: weeks beginning 7 & 14th April (in-person or Teams)
Introductory Weekend: 26th & 27th April
First session of training: 5th May

Experience required

Empathy, compassion, Have some awareness of, or interest in, the issues around sexual violence, Are committed to equality for all.

Travel details

The Information Events are online via Teams. If successful, training and volunteering will take place in our offices in Glasgow City Centre. This is not a remote position.
We are based on West Regent Street, Glasgow.