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
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
Group Support Volunteer

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

Volunteering with Haven

Unfortunately, all our volunteer places are currently full so we've had to pause recruitment for now.

However, here are some other ways you can support Haven

Supporting Haven without breaking your budget

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
Volunteer mentor
CandYP support volunteer
Group support volunteer
Admin support 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 an induction and 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.

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

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

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

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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Contact us

Here is all the information you need to get in touch with Haven.
Reporting domestic abuse anonymously

Information on reporting domestic abuse to CrimeStoppers without revealing your identity.
Staff Team

Meet the team who deliver Haven's range of support services for children and young people affected by domestic abuse.
Helplines

List of help available for children, young people and adults who are victims of domestic abuse.
Guidance for safeguarding vulnerable children & adults

Information and guidance for safeguarding vulnerable children and adults
CandYP support for families

We work with children and young people and their parent or carer to help them talk about difficult memories and the things they’ve been through together.
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About domestic abuse

Domestic abuse affects people of all ages, races, religions and socio-economic groups. It can often be hard to recognise, harder to live with and sometimes even harder to move past. This page explains about the different types of domestic abuse, how to recognise it and the effects it can have.
Get support

We offer bespoke and group support sessions for children and young people who have been affected by domestic abuse. Covering Sheffield and the surrounding area.

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