Helpline Service

Our Helpline service provides a confidential, non-judgemental listening service to anyone over 16 who has been affected by any form of sexual violence. It is often the initial point of contact for survivors of sexual violence when taking the first step towards acknowledging the impact of sexual trauma on their lives.

All our helpline volunteers are fully trained and will listen in complete confidence no matter how big or small a problem may seem. They will listen regardless of when the sexual assault took place, whether or not it is still occurring and whoever the attacker was or is.

Our volunteers can offer emotional support, can give information about other services we provide such as our counselling service and Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Service and signpost to other agencies that might be able to offer help.

Our Helpline number is 01202 308855

The Helpline is usually open:

Monday 1pm - 3pm

Tuesday 10am - 12pm

Wednesday 7.30pm - 9.30pm

Thursday 7.30pm - 9.30pm

Friday 7.30pm - 9.30pm

Saturday 4pm - 6pm

24 hour phone service.

Latest

Skydive for STARS Dorset

Have you always wanted to do a Sky Dive but never quite had the opportunity or perhaps the reason to do? Now might be your chance! We are looking for some brave fundraisers to join us on the Friday 17th July 2020 at Go Sky Dive near Salisbury and take on an ultimate challenge, a 10,000ft or 15,000ft sky dive and help raise vital funds for the charity. If you want any further information or to book your place please email [email protected]
The Rise in Domestic Abuse Across the South - BBC Spotlight Programme

A BBC Spotlight report on the rise of domestic abuse across the south. This report mentions STARS Dorset and the work we do with those who have suffered from sexual violence. Some of the content you may find distressing, so please only watch if you feel strong enough to do so.
STARS Brand wins Creative Impact Award at Dorset Business Awards

Global Brand Communications won the Creative Impact Award at the Dorset Business Awards for creating the STARS brand. We could not be more thrilled, so deserved for all the hard work they put in and for really taking the time to understand our work, our team and our clients and creating an amazing brand.
Investing in Volunteers Quality Standard

STARS Dorset have achieved the Investing in Volunteers Quality Standard, recognising the excellent work they do with volunteers. Investing in Volunteers is the UK quality standard for all organisations involving volunteers. Investing in Volunteers aims to improve the quality of the volunteering experience for all volunteers and for organisations to acknowledge the enormous contribution made by volunteers.

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Support STARS

At STARS Dorset all our services are provided free of charge, one of the only ways this is possible is through donations. Every donation however small can help make a huge difference.
What we do

STARS Dorset is a pan-Dorset charity that offers one to one support, free of charge, for anyone of any age or gender who lives, works or studies in Dorset and has experienced any form of sexual violence at any time in their lives.
Clare’s Sky Dive for STARS

STARS Dorset is an incredible charity which offers support to survivors of sexual violence. Over 80 volunteers help provide this free service to anyone who needs individualised support to work through their trauma and rebuild their lives.
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Jobs

We are growing and expanding across all of our services. To help sustain this growth in the long term we are seeking to appoint a Part-Time Administrator to help support our work in a new centre in West Dorset This is a newly created role which forms part of the overall development of the team at STARS Dorset Rape Crisis. The post is for 21hrs worked Monday, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Why volunteer

Our volunteers are essential to our work. We are always looking for men and women aged 18 or over to join our team and support us to deliver a quality service to our clients. We offer induction training and on-going support for all our volunteering roles.
Training

STARS Dorset offers a comprehensive range of training courses for those working with or supporting survivors of sexual violence. Our training has been developed from our knowledge and experience of providing a range of specialist support services for over thirty years. We offer both Employer Awareness Training and Professionals Training.
Our patron

From our work advising on the final series of ITV's Broadchurch, Julie Hesmondhalgh, who played Trish Winterman, kindly agreed to be our first patron and we are delighted to have her support.
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