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    Trustee Board volunteer

    Trustees are legally accountable for the operation of the charity, for its property, finances and the employment of any staff, wellbeing of volunteers and members of the public. Read more

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    Volunteer Mentor

    Support individual children and young people who have been identified by practitioners for additional mentoring support. Read more

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    CandYP support volunteer

    Help to prepare resources, complete assessment forms and support session planning and delivery. Volunteers often go on to deliver sessions independently. Read more

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    Group Support Volunteer

    Help to prepare resources for group sessions, arrange travel for young people and assist in delivering group activities. Read more

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Volunteering with Haven

 
Volunteering with Haven is a great way to make a positive change to the lives of the families that we work with. 

Trustee Board volunteer (open for applications)

***Applications for the following roles are on hold until January 2021***

Volunteer mentor
CandYP volunteer
Group support volunteer
Fundraising volunteer

Our volunteers are a valued part of the team and we will work with you to develop your skills and experience and find the role that best suits you and us. 
 

What we offer:

As a volunteer you will complete a 6 session training programme with us, then go on to support children, young people and their families share their stories, learn about healthy relationships, and build resilience for their future.

We offer a range of opportunities, including: helping to deliver a group session, working with a family, or 1-1 mentoring with a child or young person.

There are also opportunities to support with fundraising and office administration. 
  

What we're looking for:

We need volunteers who are flexible, reliable and can make a commitment to our children and young people, and to the volunteer programme.
 

Checks and requirements: 

All our volunteers are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and 2 suitable references. 

In you're interested in becoming a volunteer, please browse through the different opportunities below and then email our Volunteer Co-ordinator, Sarah Thornton at:  [email protected] 
 

Benefits of volunteering:

People volunteer with us for a variety of reasons, for example:

  • To gain experience in working with children.
  • To gain work experience in order to secure a job.
  • To give something back to your community.

Trustee Board volunteer

Trustee Board volunteer

Trustees are legally accountable for the operation of the charity, for its property, finances and the employment of any staff, wellbeing of volunteers and members of the public. Read more

Published: 17th September, 2020

Author: Beverly Webb

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Volunteer Mentor

Volunteer Mentor

Support individual children and young people who have been identified by practitioners for additional mentoring support. Read more

Published: 2nd April, 2020

Updated: 2nd October, 2020

Author: Jacquie Budd

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CandYP support volunteer

CandYP support volunteer

Help to prepare resources, complete assessment forms and support session planning and delivery. Volunteers often go on to deliver sessions independently. Read more

Published: 14th September, 2018

Updated: 2nd October, 2020

Author:

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Group Support Volunteer

Group Support Volunteer

Help to prepare resources for group sessions, arrange travel for young people and assist in delivering group activities. Read more

Published: 14th September, 2018

Updated: 2nd October, 2020

Author:

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  • Volunteer opportunities
Fundraising Volunteer

Fundraising Volunteer

Play a vital role in how our charity runs by keeping track of the donations we receive, community and corporate fundraising, and much much more. Read more

Published: 14th September, 2018

Updated: 2nd October, 2020

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    Haven's vision is a world free from domestic abuse where children and young people are safe, and their voices are heard. Our mission is to influence, develop and provide specialist support services for children, young people and their families who are at risk of or affected by domestic abuse. All our work is underpinned by a trauma informed approach.

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History of Haven

History of Haven

Haven House charity was established in 1975 as a refuge for women and children affected by domestic abuse. We have developed over the years and now provide a range of services for children and young people, and their wider family, in Sheffield and the surrounding area. We also provide services to professionals, helping them to support the children and young people that they work with. Read more

Published: 30th August, 2019

Updated: 22nd April, 2020

Author: Abigail Clark

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