Volunteering

Volunteer with Women’s Aid ABCLN

Join an enthusiastic team who want to make a difference for women and children in our local community.

Support our work with women, children & young people
Take part in fundraising activities and events
Raise awareness about domestic abuse
Participate in group work & courses
Help with administrative tasks
Become a Board Member
Volunteer in our Safe Haven Garden
Volunteer in Refuge or local Women's Aid ABCLN Centre

"Volunteering for Women’s Aid ABCLN is very rewarding. It is great to be making a positive impact for women and children."

Why people choose to volunteer with us:

Use your passion, skills and experience to help others
Share your professional knowledge and expertise
Learn new skills with training provided
Try something different
Be a valued member of a team
Work together with shared goals
Have a sense of personal achievement
Make a difference for women and children
Meet new people and share experiences with others

“I really enjoy volunteering with Women’s Aid ABCLN. I am learning so much and have made new friends who are passionate about making a difference.”

What you can expect from us:

Accredited training opportunities
Personal development and work experience
Support from experienced staff and volunteer team
Positive and empowering environment
Recognition and thanks

Training and development opportunities will be provided for all volunteers including domestic abuse awareness and other training courses.

Volunteering Opportunities

Reconnect Volunteer

Reconnect offers a 12-week personal development programme for women to increase confidence and self-esteem, reduce isolation and focus on their well-being.

Reconnect Groups provide a welcoming and friendly atmosphere where women can relax, meet with other women and share experiences in a safe and supportive environment.

Activities include Goal Setting, Personal Development Plans, Communicate with Confidence, Dress for Success, Connect, Get Creative, Nature & Nurture, Breath Work & Yoga and Walking Together.

Reconnect Roles:

Reconnect Welcome Volunteer
Reconnect Co-Facilitator
Reconnect Guest Speaker

What you will be doing:

Provide a warm welcome for women taking part in groups
Help Reconnect Worker to plan and deliver activities
Support Guest Speakers to host group activities
Encourage women to participate in activities
Build rapport and listen to women
Signpost women to Domestic Abuse Specialists for support

Reconnect Groups meet one morning per week in Antrim, Ballymena, Carrickfergus, Larne and Newtownabbey.

For full details click here: Reconnect Volunteer Role Profile

Read: Reconnect Postcard

Refuge Volunteer

Women and children come to Refuge at a point of crisis and often need a significant amount of support with safety planning and protection measures. Refuge is a fast-paced environment and every day can be different.

Refuge staff and volunteers work together to ensure that refuge runs smoothly and women and children have access to the services and support they need.

Refuge Roles:

Welcome Volunteer
House Keeping Volunteer
Refuge Volunteer

What you will be doing:

Provide a warm and welcoming environment for women and children in refuge
Help with housekeeping and cleaning of rooms
Plan and deliver social activities with women
Attend appointments with women
Provide childcare & support for mums
Build rapport and listen to women and children

For full details click here: Refuge Volunteer Role Profile

Read: Accommodation Leaflet

Gardening Volunteer

Women’s Aid ABCLN’s Safe Haven Garden in Antrim and Garden in Refuge, Ballymena provide safe and nurturing outdoor spaces for women and children experiencing domestic abuse. Our gardens require on-going maintenance and offer a wonderful opportunity for volunteers and supporters to get involved in our work.

You can volunteer in our gardens on a regular basis or as team of volunteers, offering a lending hand when needed.

Gardening Roles: