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Group Support Volunteer
Organisation Details
Greater Manchester Rape Crisis
Sub theme: Health and Wellbeing, Human and Civil Rights, Legal and Justice, Mental Health
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: Greater Manchester Rape Crisis is a specialist organisation supporting women affected by rape, sexual violence, child sexual abuse and exploitation, whether recent or historic.
Description of role: GMRC is looking for Group Support Volunteers to help facilitate safe, welcoming spaces where survivors can share experiences, develop confidence, and access peer support.
As a Group Support Volunteer, you may:
- Support facilitators during group sessions.
- Help create a welcoming and inclusive environment.
- Assist with practical arrangements and administration.
- Encourage respectful participation and engagement.
We're looking for people who:
- Are empathetic, patient, and supportive.
- Work well as part of a team.
- Have strong interpersonal skills.
- Are committed to GMRC's mission and values.
What you'll gain:
- Comprehensive training.
- Ongoing support and supervision.
- Experience within a leading specialist charity.
- The opportunity to help create supportive communities for survivors.
Every conversation matters- Help us build communities, support survivors and create change across Greater Manchester
Volunteer roles are open to women only. This is a lawful occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 due to the nature of the service being provided to women survivors of rape, sexual violence and abuse.
Applicants must be aged 21 or over, be able to commit to the required training and volunteer hours, and share GMRC's commitment to a trauma-informed, survivor-centred approach.
As a Group Support Volunteer, you may:
- Support facilitators during group sessions.
- Help create a welcoming and inclusive environment.
- Assist with practical arrangements and administration.
- Encourage respectful participation and engagement.
We're looking for people who:
- Are empathetic, patient, and supportive.
- Work well as part of a team.
- Have strong interpersonal skills.
- Are committed to GMRC's mission and values.
What you'll gain:
- Comprehensive training.
- Ongoing support and supervision.
- Experience within a leading specialist charity.
- The opportunity to help create supportive communities for survivors.
Every conversation matters- Help us build communities, support survivors and create change across Greater Manchester
Volunteer roles are open to women only. This is a lawful occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 due to the nature of the service being provided to women survivors of rape, sexual violence and abuse.
Applicants must be aged 21 or over, be able to commit to the required training and volunteer hours, and share GMRC's commitment to a trauma-informed, survivor-centred approach.
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Administration, Customer Service, Oral Communication Skills, Team Working
Are volunteer expenses available?: Yes
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Opportunity times: Monday Morning, Monday Afternoon, Tuesday Morning, Tuesday Afternoon, Wednesday Morning, Wednesday Afternoon, Wednesday Evening, Thursday Morning, Thursday Afternoon, Thursday Evening, Friday Morning, Friday Afternoon
DBS required: On
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Is this organisation part of the Sports Volunteering Scheme (SVS)?: No
Minimum hours commitment: 3 hours per week or fortnight
Location:
73 Ardwick Green North
Manchester
M12 6FX