STRIVE Trafford Domestic Incident Volunteers needed

Would you like a volunteering role that offers structure, progression and is a little different?

STRIVE is a Greater Manchester initiative designed to reduce police call-outs and support families where they may be domestic disruption. STRIVE volunteers visit the homes of these families and support them, offering early intervention and signposting them to relevant services within the community that may be able to help.

TLC: Talk, Listen, Change is Manchester’s own relationships charity and are responsible for providing this service in Trafford, Salford and Stockport and are recruiting for volunteers in both areas.

What’s the role?
Alongside another experienced volunteer, you will be visiting the homes of families who have previously been visited by the police, due to a low level domestic incident. We consider this role to be all about empowering people: the people we visit and the volunteers who are visiting them (that’s you!). Main duties include:

• To visit the home with the intention of understanding the source of conflict
• Supporting families and sign posting them to relevant support services and agencies
• To log in and out of the timekeeping hub
• To report back to the STRIVE Volunteer Coordinator on the visit

Within this role you will gain ‘hands on’ experience from the beginning and be supported with a specifically designed and robust volunteer structure, high quality training and the opportunity to progress, work closely with and be mentored by our Project Manager.

This role may suit those who have an interest in: Police, domestic abuse prevention, social work, criminology, psychology, forensics, anthropology, sociology, human behaviour, counselling or even those wanting to return to the workplace.

Former volunteers have gone on to have a range of careers including but not limited to; the police, clerical, domestic abuse and teaching etc....

Why would I want to become a domestic incident volunteer?

• You care for people and see people’s potential
• You would like to gain experience in this field for work or studies
• You would like to meet new people and build your confidence
• You would like to make a difference
• You have the time to spare

Why volunteer with us?

• An interesting & diverse volunteering position where no two shifts are the same
• Treated with respect as a “professional volunteer”
• Expenses are reimbursed (capped)
• One to one supervision
• Group supervision

What are the other role requirements?

• 21+ years old
• A commitment to wanting to help people
• Use of a car with business insurance is preferable
• You need to attend training, once training is completed, you need to commit to 2 1/2 hours a week volunteering

We have an incredibly diverse and vibrant team and welcome people from all walks of life with varying experience to apply. However please note that we do require a DBS check (paid) for all volunteers. Each application is considered on an individual basis.