Volunteer

 

From tin collections, to support with activities for the women and children in refuge and within the community, our volunteers continue to be the heartbeat of our work.

EXPLORE OPPORTUNITIES

Volunteering at The Haven

Volunteers enable us to do more and reach more people. Without them, the impact of what we do would not be the same. We encourage individuals who are passionate about women’s rights, ending violence against women and girls and making a difference, to join our team and help us shape a better future. We support, champion and work in partnership with other organisations, recognising that we can achieve more when we work together.

Why volunteer for us?  

Explore new opportunities:

Volunteering for us will provide you will all kinds of opportunities in a number of areas including working directly with service users in refuges, community support, women’s activities, counselling, administrative and support to the business team, and fundraising.

make a difference:

Volunteering for us is a great way to develop an interest in women’s issues and most importantly help support the women and children in our refuges across the city. You will get to meet new people and will become actively involved with the local community.

develop new skills:

Volunteering for us will enable you to develop new employability skills that can help you stand out.  Some of our volunteer roles will also require you to attend our award-winning CPD accredited Domestic Abuse awareness training, as well as training on other related issues.

Volunteer with us

We truly appreciate your interest in volunteering with us. While we currently do not have any volunteering opportunities available, we encourage you to keep an eye on this page, as new openings may arise in the future. In the meantime, we invite you to explore our website and learn more about the important work we do to support survivors of domestic abuse. Your continued interest and support mean the world to us, and we look forward to potentially working together in the future to make a difference. Thank you for your understanding and ongoing commitment to our cause!

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can volunteer?
We have volunteers of all stages of life and backgrounds. Anyone with a spare time can volunteer with The Haven Wolverhampton as long as you are over 18.

Criminal convictions must be declared in your application form. You will need to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if your volunteer role involves access to young people and children or vulnerable adults.

How much time do I have to give?
We ask that you commit five hours a day per week with a minimum stay of three months. Travel costs will be reimbursed as long as you have a valid receipt.
What training would I receive?

All our volunteers will receive basic Domestic Abuse Awareness Training. Depending on your role, further training will apply. 

Volunteer Impact

2019/2020 Impact report

volunteers from local corporate businesses supported us this year.

total value of volunteer support hours in pounds.

hours of volunteering from individuals in the local community.

Jenna’s Story

Jenna’s Story

Jenna volunteered for The Haven Wolverhampton back in the 1980s. We chatted to her about how she came to work with us, how she blossomed in the role, and one memorable incident involving a lively toddler! 

Stephanie’s Story

Stephanie’s Story

Aged 17, Stephanie was staying in one of The Haven’s refuges with her mum and young sister. She was in and out of employment and worked in bars until the age of 21. She was fed up of ‘pulling pints’ and wanted to pursue a more meaningful career and give something back...

Justin’s Story

Justin’s Story

Justin chose to volunteer at The Haven because he had been reading a lot about women’s rights. Justin’s background was in IT and he volunteered at the Women’s Resource Centre by helping service users with IT skills. Justin used his time volunteering as an opportunity...

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