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  • Administration Support Volunteer

    Administration Support Volunteer

    This role covers a variety of office-based duties , from data inputting, photocopying, filing, event planning support to social media planning and posting. Read more

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Fundraising Volunteer

This role is hugely varied, one week you might be bag packing in the local supermarket, the next week you might be helping organise a quiz night and the next looking for raffle prizes for our charity ball.

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The Fundraising Volunteer role is hugely varied, one week you might be bag packing in the local supermarket, the next week you might be helping organise a quiz night and the next looking for raffle prizes for our charity ball.

Skills and Qualifications

Previous experience of fundraising is preferential but not essential. We are looking for friendly, adaptable and reliable fundraisers.

Training

Training will be provided and an induction where you will learn more about our history, our work and the role.

To apply please contact Charlie Souter-Phillips our Volunteer Co-ordinator on 01202 308848 or email  [email protected]

Published: 19th April, 2019

Updated: 6th November, 2020

Author: Vikki Taylor

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Support Line Volunteer

This role involves taking calls on our dedicated support line from those looking for confidential listening support, further information or referral to the centre. Support Line Listeners must be able to complete six sessions of training and commit to six hours a month.

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This role involves taking calls from those looking for confidential listening support, further information or referral to the centre.

Skills and Qualifications

Any relevant experience offering support to vulnerable groups is preferential but not essential. Good listening skills and good interpersonal skills.

Time Commitment

Two 2 hour duties a month on the helpline and attend one monthly 2 hour supervision session.

Training

Training will be provided and an induction where you will learn more about our history, our work and the role. Helpline Volunteers must be able to complete six sessions of sexual violence awareness training. If at the end of the training we, and you, still feel this is the right role for you you will be paired with a Mentor who will work alongside you for the first three months.

Additional Information

All our Support Line Volunteers undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The Support Line currently runs a the following times Monday 1pm - 3pm, Tuesday 10am - 12pm, Wednesday / Thursday / Friday 7.30pm - 9.30pm and Saturday 4pm - 6pm.

Here's a blog from one of our Support Line Listener Volunteers who can explain a bit more about the role, click here for Victoria's Volunteering Story

To apply please contact Charlie Souter-Philips our Volunteer Co-ordinator on 01202 308848 or email  [email protected]

Published: 19th April, 2019

Updated: 6th November, 2020

Author: Vikki Taylor

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Counselling Volunteer

We have opportunities for trainee and qualified counsellors. To be eligible for this role you must have completed or be completing a Level 4 Diploma in Counselling or equivalent.

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We offer one to one trauma informed counselling support to survivors of sexual violence and have opportunities for trainee and qualified  counsellors. 

Skills and Qualifications

Our volunteer counsellors must have completed or be completing at least a Level 4 Diploma in Counselling or equivalent.

Time Commitment 

We ask that you are able to commit to a minimum caseload of two clients (raising to three when you feel ready) and commit to volunteering with STARS for at least 24 months. We provide in-house fortnightly supervision and Continued Personal Development (CPD) opportunities.

Training

Full training and support is provided. 

Additional Information

All our Volunteer Counsellors undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, must be a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and have their own insurance.

Here's a blog from one of our Counselling Volunteers who can explain a bit more about the role, click here for Colette's Volunteering Story.

To apply please contact Charlie Souter-Philips our Volunteer Co-ordinator on 01202 308848 or email [email protected].

Published: 19th April, 2019

Updated: 6th November, 2020

Author: Vikki Taylor

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Events Volunteer

As a charity we attend various events such as the Bournemouth Marathon, Bestival and Bourne Free and need support for roles such as marshalling, handing out leaflets and talking to people about our services.

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STARS attends various events such as the Bournemouth Marathon, Bestival, Bourne Free and the Dorset County Show. At such events we need support for roles such as marshalling, handing out leaflets and talking to people about our services.

Skills and Qualifications

Any relevant experience of working at events is preferential but not essential. Ideally we are looking for people who are friendly, reliable and adaptable.

Training

Training will be provided and an induction where you will learn more about our history, our work and the role.

Here's a blog from one of our Events Volunteers who can explain a bit more about the role, click here for Autumn's Volunteering Story.

To apply please contact Simone Gosden our Volunteer Co-ordinator on 01202 308848 or email [email protected]

Published: 19th April, 2019

Updated: 4th June, 2020

Author: Vikki Taylor

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Administration Support Volunteer

This role covers a variety of office-based duties , from data inputting, photocopying, filing, event planning support to social media planning and posting.

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The Administration Support Volunteer role covers a variety of office-based duties from data inputting, photocopying, filing, event planning support to social media planning and posting.

Skills and Qualifications

Any relevant experience of administration is preferential but not essential, good interpersonal skills, good organisational skills, knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint and experience in handling sensitive and confidential information.

Time Commitment

4 hours per week 

Training

Full Training in our office procedures and an induction to STARS and the work we do.

To apply please contact Charlie Souter-Philips our Volunteer Co-ordinator on 01202 308848 or email  [email protected]

Published: 19th April, 2019

Updated: 6th November, 2020

Author: Vikki Taylor

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