Volunteering with the Safer Living Foundation
We are recruiting support volunteers to support the work at the Safer Living Centre.
Volunteering with the Safer Living Foundation – the FAQs:
What days and times does the volunteering take place on?
All of our projects take place on weekdays. Most of the projects take place between 10am and 4pm Monday to Friday.
How long do I need to volunteer for?
We ask all volunteers at the centre to commit to 6 consecutive months of volunteering.
I am a student and go home to elsewhere during non-term times. Can I still volunteer?
Our volunteers are a valuable asset and you are, of course, able to return home during non-term times and to take vacations All we ask is that you give at least 2 weeks’ notice of any absence, and 4 weeks’ notice if you cannot continue to volunteer. This gives us time to manage a volunteers leaving appropriately, ensuring the service user’s know the reason for a volunteer leaving.
Can I volunteer on more than one project?
We normally ask volunteers to start with just one project but we are happy for volunteers to take on two projects at a time if they have the time and commitment to do so.
What is the process to becoming a volunteer?
- Fill in the application form, GDPR form and equalities form (see below) and email them to us at ku.oc.secivresytictsebnull@ofni.
- If your application is suitable we will arrange for you to visit the centre and to be interviewed by the manager
- If you are successful at interview you will receive orientation information and will then start volunteering after we have confirmation of your DBS and reference.
Will I need security/criminal records checks?
We will process and pay for an enhanced DBS check for all volunteers. You will need photographic identification and documents with your current address on.
Applications
Please complete the following documents in full and return them to ku.oc.secivresytictsebnull@ofni: