Train to be a Women's Refuge Volunteer (Advocate)
The gift of your time and skills is one of the most valuable ways you can help us.
The majority of our workforce is voluntary, assisting thousands of families every year break the cycle of violence.
There are many ways you can help support our work. You can train to be a Women’s Refuge Volunteer (Advocate) and work directly with female, youth and child victims of domestic violence; help collect donations in our street appeals that raise the funds vital for the survival of your local refuge; or help your local refuge with varied tasks like collecting furniture and clothing from members of the public, cleaning or gardening.
What work would I be doing? Becoming a Women’s Refuge advocate involves supporting women to empower themselves, and working collectively to promote safety and non-violence for women and children in their communities and hapū.
As a volunteer you will provide support, advocacy and information for women and children experiencing domestic violence. You will principally be offering phone support through our 24-hour Crisisline, helping to staff our primary and most important service. The Crisisline calls from women in your area are diverted to your home or cellphone during your shift.
You may also need to collect a woman – and children if she has them – to admit them to your local safe house. You would always be supported by a Volunteer buddy or police escort.
You may also be helping undertake political work and education in your community.
What does the training involve? We provide a full initial training course for all new volunteers, plus ongoing training, support and supervision once you start work. Training takes about 60 hours of your time, and is free.
You will be fully trained to provide non-judgmental support and advocacy for women and children of different cultures, backgrounds, sexual identities, sociology-economic groups, and abilities. You will be equipped with all the skills and knowledge needed for basic support work at Women’s Refuge.
Training is a powerful learning experience: we explore political ideas, identity, and issues around domestic violence while working as a group in a warm, welcoming training space. Please contact us on 09408 2946 or send us an email to admin@wtho.org.nz to find out more, or the dates of its next training course.
How often would you need me? Volunteers are asked to commit to a certain number of shifts, depending on your location in Kaitaia, The hours are flexible.
What skills do I need? We need people who are:
The majority of our workforce is voluntary, assisting thousands of families every year break the cycle of violence.
There are many ways you can help support our work. You can train to be a Women’s Refuge Volunteer (Advocate) and work directly with female, youth and child victims of domestic violence; help collect donations in our street appeals that raise the funds vital for the survival of your local refuge; or help your local refuge with varied tasks like collecting furniture and clothing from members of the public, cleaning or gardening.
What work would I be doing? Becoming a Women’s Refuge advocate involves supporting women to empower themselves, and working collectively to promote safety and non-violence for women and children in their communities and hapū.
As a volunteer you will provide support, advocacy and information for women and children experiencing domestic violence. You will principally be offering phone support through our 24-hour Crisisline, helping to staff our primary and most important service. The Crisisline calls from women in your area are diverted to your home or cellphone during your shift.
You may also need to collect a woman – and children if she has them – to admit them to your local safe house. You would always be supported by a Volunteer buddy or police escort.
You may also be helping undertake political work and education in your community.
What does the training involve? We provide a full initial training course for all new volunteers, plus ongoing training, support and supervision once you start work. Training takes about 60 hours of your time, and is free.
You will be fully trained to provide non-judgmental support and advocacy for women and children of different cultures, backgrounds, sexual identities, sociology-economic groups, and abilities. You will be equipped with all the skills and knowledge needed for basic support work at Women’s Refuge.
Training is a powerful learning experience: we explore political ideas, identity, and issues around domestic violence while working as a group in a warm, welcoming training space. Please contact us on 09408 2946 or send us an email to admin@wtho.org.nz to find out more, or the dates of its next training course.
How often would you need me? Volunteers are asked to commit to a certain number of shifts, depending on your location in Kaitaia, The hours are flexible.
What skills do I need? We need people who are:
- Able to listen
- non-judgmental
- keen to learn
- supportive of women and children’s rights
- Able to commit their time regularly.
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