helpline 0845 458 2914
or 0117 9166461
Helpline 0845 458 2914
or 0117 9166461
Volunteer
Celebrating Volunteers in 2010
How can volunteers help?
Administration
There is always a phone that needs answering, queries that need to be dealt with and a million other jobs! As a volunteer you will work in a supportive and friendly environment and have the opportunity to develop your skills.
Telephone Helpline
- Are you a good listener?
- Do you have a calm manner?
- Can you speak clearly?
If so, you could join our Open College Network Accredited Training Programme and volunteer on our Helpline.
Women in distress, including women suffering domestic abuse use the Helpline and volunteers provide a confidential, non-judgemental listening service.
As a Volunteer you would work for one shift a week and attend monthly supervision.
Befriending
- Are you interested in helping someone regain confidence in doing everyday things like going to the shops or joining an evening class?
- Are you a good listener?
If so, you could be a Befriender.
Most women who receive befriending are isolated and need help to improve the quality of their lives by establishing new interests, broadening social networks or starting new hobbies.
Befrienders work for up to three hours each week for a year and attend monthly supervision.
How to become a volunteer
If you are interested in any of these volunteering opportunities, contact us for an application pack.
Tel: 0845 458 2914 or 0117 9166461
Email: info@womankindbristol.org.uk
What we offer our volunteers
Training
Support
Supervision
Experience of working in the mental health field
Social events and new friendships
Expenses
We welcome applications from women of all cultures, ages and backgrounds and from women who have direct experience of mental health issues.
Our premises are wheelchair accessible.