AWARENESS RAISING VOLUNTEERS
Working within your own local community our publicity volunteers help us promote the services provided by GWA and raise awareness of Domestic Abuse in the High Peak. To VIEW our leaflet CLICK HERE
Our publicity team has two main aims:
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To make sure that women and children who are experiencing domestic abuse know about the services offered by Glossop Women's Aid and feel able to come forward to seek help and advice.
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To increase understanding of the effects that domestic abuse has on the lives of women and children and to challenge the myths about domestic abuse, helping people see it for what it is - a crime.
To help us achieve these aims our publicity team:
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Help us at local events, eg carnivals, coffee monrings, fairs
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Put up posters and leaflets in key places in their local community
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Create publicity materials for displays
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Send out mailings eg invitations to events, annual general meetings
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Collect offered donations of gifts from local groups
What qualities, experience or skills do I need?
- Ability to get on with a wide range of people
- Good communication skills, to be able to explain the work of GWA to members of the public and to be able to respond appropritaely to any requests for help
- Warmth, compassion and the ability to be non-judgemental
- Able and motivated to undertake the role
Time required:
One or two days per month plus occasional extra days for summer carnivals and other events.
Do I need a car?
Depending on where you live you may be able to carry out this rols on foot or by public transport.
What support and training will I receive?
To ensure you fell properly prepared for your role you will be invited to attend our 12 week volunteer training programme where we cover topics such as what is domestic abuse, the importance of confidentiality, child protecion, how to respond to questions and comments from the public. You will also receive regular support as an individual and through volunteer meetings. All travel expenses will be reimbursed.
Can anyone volunteer?
As a women's organisation, many of our volunteer roles are only open to women under the Sec Discrimination Act 1975 and 1986 Section 7 (2). However, in terms of promoting our services to the wider community, we welcome both male and female volunteers.
I want to volunteer, what do I do?
For more information about this role contact our Volunteer Coordinator on 01457 890907 or email gwa@gvb.org.uk
