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Volunteering with Rape Crisis Grampian is a rewarding use of time, but it is a serious commitment. We provide extensive training, which was devised by Rape Crisis Scotland.

Every support practitioner must pass an assessment at the end of this training to show the skills can be applied, correctly. The training takes place online and is 60 hours spread over 10 weeks.

This covers everything we expect a volunteer to know and gives room for in-depth discussions, questions, reflection and practical skill practice time.

We ask for at least 1 year of commitment from when you start supporting your 1st survivor and your time to provide support sessions to 2 survivors each week.

We are a person-centred and holistic service, so support looks slightly different for each person, but the standard of support delivered by volunteers should always be of the highest level.

You will receive support from the Volunteer Co-ordinator and Management and become an integral part of the wider team.

There will be opportunities to take part in further training and to represent RCG at local events.

Please email us for an application form at: info@rcgrampian.co.uk

'We are complicated beings and that is okay' 'We listen, we believe' 'One day at a time' 'it's not your fault, you are worthy' 'If it feels too heavy, put it down'

Volunteer Support Practitioner

To provide confidential, person-centred emotional support to survivors of rape and sexual violence from 11 years of age.

Responsibilities:

To develop and promote a positive relationship with the Survivors you are matched with
To have good listening and communication skills
To be non-judgmental in approach and trained in the person-centred approach (training is provided by RCG)
To manage appropriate professional boundaries in the support relationship
To be consistent and dependable
To maintain confidentiality and abide by all RCG policies and procedures
To work in conjunction with the Manager and/or Volunteer Coordinator to provide a quality service
To maintain records for monitoring, evaluation and tracking purposes plus service evaluation
To participate in regular support and supervision meetings
To be part of any relevant staff team training days

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Rape Crisis Grampian

01224 590932
info@rcgrampian.co.uk
Langstane House, Second Floor, 6 Dee St, Aberdeen, AB11 6DR
Local number available Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm
Rape Crisis Grampian is a Charitable Company Limited by Guarantee. Registered in Scotland No. SC299746. Scottish Charity No. SC019087

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