Engagement Co-facilitator Volunteer – Victim Support
Last year, 786,574 people were offered information and support by Victim Support (VS). As a VS Community Engagement Volunteer, you will help us reach even more victims of crime by raising awareness of our services in the local community.
Location
County/Borough: Staffordshire
Office base: Victim Support, St Johns House, Weston Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 3RZ
Time Commitment
3 or more hours per month
Minimum commitment of 12 months
About the Role
As a Community Engagement Volunteer in Staffordshire and Stoke‑on‑Trent, you will work within the Domestic Abuse Team to promote Victim Support services across the area.
Your role will include:
Promoting Victim Support services to partner agencies across Stoke‑on‑Trent and Staffordshire
Attending community and partner engagement events
Raising awareness of Victim Support and domestic abuse services
Delivering training sessions to professionals to increase awareness of domestic abuse
This role will help you develop your communication, presentation, and organisational skills, as well as deepen your knowledge of domestic abuse.
You will also have opportunities to:
Attend quarterly meetings with other local volunteers
Take part in community events to promote Victim Support services
What We Ask of You
To volunteer in this role, you must:
Be 18 years of age or over
Be able to volunteer at least 4 hours per month
Commit to the role for at least 12 months
Complete a Community Engagement workbook
Undertake an enhanced DBS check
Complete police vetting
Provide two satisfactory references
Please note: Access to a laptop is required for this role.
Training and Checks
DBS check required: Yes
Police vetting required: Yes
Expenses
Victim Support volunteers are entitled to claim out‑of‑pocket expenses, including travel and lunch, when volunteering.
Why Volunteer With Us?
Make a difference by using your local knowledge to help victims of crime access support
Gain skills and experience in public engagement, presenting, and partnership working
Join our community of over 1,500 volunteers and staff
Beyond your role: attend events and webinars and get involved with one of our six Equality, Diversity and Inclusion networks
Diversity Matters
Victim Support is committed to representing the diverse communities we serve and creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and heard.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the application process.
If you want to help raise awareness, support victims of crime, and represent Victim Support in your local community, we would love to hear from you.