Amina Volunteer
Detailed Description
Amina Scheme - Help us help women after rape or abuse
The Amina scheme is a peer support scheme for women who have experienced rape, sexual assault or sexual abuse at anytime in their life.
The scheme trains women who have experienced sexual violence to provide support to other women with similar experiences. Each pair meets up once a week to discuss the effects of sexual violence, share information and have a chat to help women feel less isolated after their experiences of sexual violence and abuse.
We are looking for female volunteers who:
- Are over the age of 18
- Have experienced sexual violence
- Are ready and able to help others dealing with sexual violence
- Are willing to undergo up to 40 hours of training
- Can commit to the scheme for a year after training
We particularly welcome applications from disabled, black, asian, minority ethnic and refugee women. All volunteers must be willing to undergo an enhanced level Criminal Records Bureau check. Women who have unspent convictions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 are eligible to apply for the scheme and may be able to volunteer.
For more information you can contact the Amina scheme via email: amina@eaveshousing.co.uk or by telephone: 0207 840 7959
Closing date:
Friday 11th May 2012
Hours of Work:
2 - 4 hours per week
Interview Dates:
Week commencing: 14th May 2012
and
Week commencing: 21st May 2012
Successful applicants will be required to have a satisfactory disclosure through the Criminal Records Bureau.
Due to the sensitive nature of this role we will be considering female applicants only for this post in accordance with the provisions of the Occupational Requirement (Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9 Part I)
Eaves is committed to equality of opportunity and encourages applications from all sectors of the community.
Vacancy Location:
London
Email applications to:
Amina Volunteer Application Form