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Family Court Advocate Volunteer - Domestic Abuse Charity
Organisation Details
Soul Sisters: Empowering People
Sub theme: Legal and Justice
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: Soul Sisters: Empowering People is a grassroots charity supporting people affected by domestic abuse. We provide emotional support, peer mentoring, and advocacy, as well as community projects that empower individuals from diverse backgrounds. Our volunteers play a vital role in delivering one-to-one support, running creative and educational activities, and helping us organise events that raise awareness and build stronger, safer communities.
**Volunteer Opportunities:**
* Peer support and mentoring
* Community events and creative workshops
* Administration and fundraising support
And more
Join us to make a real difference in the lives of women and families, gain valuable experience, and help strengthen your community.
**Volunteer Opportunities:**
* Peer support and mentoring
* Community events and creative workshops
* Administration and fundraising support
And more
Join us to make a real difference in the lives of women and families, gain valuable experience, and help strengthen your community.
Description of role: ● Offering emotional support to survivors before, during, and after court hearings.
● Providing practical information about the family court process (not legal advice).
● Assisting survivors with paperwork, court forms, and organising relevant documents.
● Supporting communication between the survivor and court professionals where appropriate.
● Attending hearings (in-person or remotely) with survivors, taking notes where necessary.
● Maintaining accurate and confidential case records.
● Liaising with Soul Sisters staff to ensure appropriate follow-up and safeguarding procedures are in place.
● Providing practical information about the family court process (not legal advice).
● Assisting survivors with paperwork, court forms, and organising relevant documents.
● Supporting communication between the survivor and court professionals where appropriate.
● Attending hearings (in-person or remotely) with survivors, taking notes where necessary.
● Maintaining accurate and confidential case records.
● Liaising with Soul Sisters staff to ensure appropriate follow-up and safeguarding procedures are in place.
Skills / qualities associated with the role: IT Skills, Oral Communication Skills, Practical Skills, Research, Team Working, Written Communication Skills
Are volunteer expenses available?: Yes
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Opportunity times: Wednesday Morning, Wednesday Afternoon, Thursday Morning, Thursday Afternoon, 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: Weekly, Fortnightly, Monthly.
Location:
Office 4, Champness Hall, Drake Street,
Rochdale
OL16 1PB