We are seeking volunteer Awareness Raising Champions who will support Scottish Borders Rape Crisis Centre (SBRCC) in a wide range of activities and events to raise awareness of the work we do in the local community and support fundraising activities. These funds are vital to help us to offer our support services to survivors of sexual violence throughout the Scottish Borders.Is it for me? Do you feel strongly that everyone in our society should be able to live their lives free from harm and abuse?Are you concerned about the impacts of sexual violence on women and young people?Would you like to stand alongside us as we work to towards achieving our vision ‘to end violence against women and girls in all its forms’?SBRCC is looking for enthusiastic women who can bring people together to raise awareness of SBRCC and the work we do to support hundreds of survivors every year.We are looking for people across the Scottish Borders with lots of creative ideas and energy, and time to contribute to different events. For example:Would you like to support our larger events, such as 16 Days of Activism and our Reclaim the Night March?Could you help us organise our upcoming party to celebrate 15 years of supporting women and young people across the Borders?Other tasks might include:Distributing promotional materials, posters and flyers across the Scottish Borders.Attending local networking events.Requesting raffle prizes and supporting raffle ticket distribution and sales.Distributing and collecting donation tins.
What we are looking for:
- Interest and commitment to women’s rights and equality.
- Willingness to learn about the prevalence of sexual violence in society and commitment to working towards ending this.
- An interest in learning more about the issues and impacts relating to sexual violence and support for survivors.
- Great people skills, approachable and friendly.
- Reliability and good time keeping.
- Basic IT and telephone skills.
- Some experience of charity fundraising/events is desirable but not essential.
- Able to act with integrity and respect when representing the organisation and show a commitment to equality & diversity and anti-discriminatory practice.
Expectation
- As training will be provided, we ask for a minimum commitment of at least 12 months.
- Comply with SBRCC’s policies including Equality and Diversity, Health and Safety and Confidentiality.
- Attend initial volunteer training and other volunteer meetings throughout the year, in Galashiels.
Support & Training
You will report to the Operations Manager and will receive regular one to one support. Relevant training opportunities will be provided to support you in this role.
Further information:
- Expenses covered.
- Applicants must be 18 or over
- Only women need apply under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
- If you have accessed our services for support yourself, we ask that you only apply after two years have passed.
How to apply:
Please visit our website to download a full information pack and application form. Please complete the application form and email this to recruitment@sbrcc.org.uk
If you would like to have a chat about the role before applying, feel free to reach out to us, 01896 66070 or email recruitment@sbrcc.org.uk
Background Information:
Scottish Borders Rape Crisis Centre (SBRCC) provides emotional and practical support, information, and advocacy to hundreds of survivors of sexual violence every year. We offer a safe environment where survivors can talk freely and in confidence. Our support services are person-centered and survivor led. We stand alongside survivors, working at their pace, never putting pressure on them to disclose the details of their experience unless they choose to.
We are an all-women organisation, believing that this allows us to offer the most appropriate and secure support to women and young people affected by rape and other forms of sexual violence. Support can take the form of one to one (face-to-face) support sessions at the Centre or in safe outreach venues across the Scottish Borders, or telephone or virtual support if preferred.
Our support is person centred, holistic, inclusive, and accessible. The organisational culture and therefore, all its services and activities are aligned to and underpinned by the trauma informed principles of safety, choice, trust, empowerment, and collaboration.
Our services are aimed at enabling and supporting survivors to reclaim control of their lives and everything we do is aimed at empowering survivors. Support is focused on safety, self-care, and healthy emotional regulation. We offer a safe space for survivors to tell their story and start to recover from the sexual trauma they have experienced.
Please check out our website to find out more information about the services we offer
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