What you'd be doing
You would be offering vital emotional and practical support to people who are away from home and their loved ones left behind.
Qualities/experience/Skills Needed
- No prior helpline experience required
- Good communication, empathetic and non-judgemental
- Interest in learning more about the issue of 'missing'
- Comfortable using computers
What this role can offer you
- A rewarding, humbling and unique volunteering experience where you can make a
real difference
- Utilise your existing skills, or learn new ones, in communication and supporting
vulnerable people
- Become part of our lovely team of fellow volunteers and staff
- Full training for the role will be provided, as well as opportunities for further training
to develop your skills and knowledge
Location and availability
- Central office in south west London - SW14 7JE
- One four hour shift each week at 10:00 - 14:00, 14:00 - 18:00 or 18:00 - 22:00
depending on your diary
- We need volunteers to commit to this role for 12 months
- DBS and references are required for this role
- No designated day to volunteer - potential days will be discussed with you when you've applied
Please note recruitment for the Helpline Volunteer role will end on Monday 4th September so we will only be accepting applications up until this day.