Volunteer Team Communications Volunteer

Solace is proud to support over 130 amazing volunteers, who are central to the success of our services. Our volunteers are embedded across services, from refuges to helplines, helping us to support more vulnerable women and girls to receive the excellent service that they deserve. Volunteers at Solace are involved in meaningful activities, and receive guidance and training to enable them to excel in their roles. The volunteer team supports volunteers at every stage of their journey including recruitment, training, ensuring they are recognised and celebrated, and making sure they receive high standards of support.

About the Role

This is an exciting new role to help support our growing volunteer team. The Volunteer Team Communications Volunteer will assist the Volunteer Coordinator in the follow tasks:

• Help in writing monthly Volunteer Newsletters.
• Assist in creating the monthly Volunteer Updates Newsletter (which is sent to Solace Staff).
• Help in the organisation and distribution of Thank You cards and other acts of recognition.
• Assist in the research, planning and delivery of bi-annual Volunteer Appreciation events, including the yearly Volunteer of The Year Award Party .
• Assist in developing copy to be shared internally to volunteers regarding social events, training and other opportunities.
• Researching new platforms to advertise volunteer roles.
• Updating handbooks and other volunteer materials when necessary.

Who are we looking for?

We think you will thrive in this role if you are:

• Organised with good IT skills.
• Creative and curious.
• Reliable and committed.
• Understanding of domestic violence issues and a discretion in handling confidential and/or sensitive information.
• Approachable and empathetic.
• Non-judgmental.

What can you gain from this opportunity?

As part of this role, you will have the opportunity to

• Hands on experience in a dynamic charity working in the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Sector.
• Work as part of a feminist organisation.
• Experience of supporting a fast paced team.
• Opportunities for training in domestic abuse and related issues.
• Learn about volunteer programme management and coordination.

We offer great volunteer induction training, where you will be fully supported to understand and carry put every aspect of the role. Training includes CPD accredited courses, and the opportunity to apply to complete the Tackling and Preventing Domestic Abuse Award (DAPA), which is recognized by the Home Office.

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.