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Volunteer with Women’s Aid ABCLN ​

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

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  • 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

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

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Why people choose to volunteer with us:

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  • 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

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“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.”  

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What you can expect from us:

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  • Accredited training opportunities

  • Personal development and work experience 

  • Support from experienced staff and volunteer team 

  • Positive and empowering environment 

  • Recognition and thanks

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

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Volunteering Opportunities

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Shop Volunteer - Larne 
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We are delighted to be opening our first Women's Aid ABCLN retail outlet in Larne.  

 

We are looking for reliable volunteers to work both behind the scenes and on the shop floor.  You may be a student looking for retail experience, or wanting to change the direction of your career. You may be retired or just looking to give something back to the community. 

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What you will be doing: 

  • Receiving and sorting donations

  • Steaming and pricing donations

  • Arranging shop displays

  • Providing customer service on the shop floor

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For full details click here: Shop Volunteer Role Profile

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Read: New Larne Shop Coming Soon 

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For more information YOU CAN contact us on 028 25 632136  or email shop@womensaidabcln.org

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Reconnect Volunteer 

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

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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.

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

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Reconnect Roles:

  • Reconnect Welcome Volunteer

  • Reconnect Co-Facilitator

  • Reconnect Guest Speaker

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What you will be doing: 

  • Provide a warm welcome for women taking part in groups

  • Help Reconnect Worker to plan and deliver activities

  • Assist with room set up and help tidy up afterwards

  • Support Guest Speakers to host group activities

  • Encourage women to participate in activities

  • Signpost women to Domestic Abuse Specialists for support

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

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For full details click here: Reconnect Volunteer Role Profile

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Read: Reconnect Postcard 

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Refuge Volunteer 

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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

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For full details click here: Refuge Volunteer Role Profile

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Read: Accommodation Leaflet

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Gardening Volunteer 

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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.

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

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Gardening Roles:

  • Safe Haven Garden Volunteer - Antrim

  • Refuge Garden Volunteer - Ballymena

  • Outdoor Maintenance Volunteers

 

What you will be doing: â€‹ 

  • Planting and maintaining garden beds & window boxes

  • Regular power hosing, weeding & brushing paths

  • General outdoor maintenance including grass cutting or painting fences

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For full details click here: Gardening Volunteer Role Profile

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Download your Volunteer Application here:

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Volunteer Application Form

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For more information YOU CAN contact us by

Telephone:  028 25 632136

Email: volunteering@womensaidabcln.org

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