Volunteering

The Esther Project Volunteer Outreach Worker

For Yada

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Your main responsibility will be to work alongside a staff member or experienced volunteer to conduct ‘Netreach’ - the process by which we contact local women in the sex industry to discuss the free support we can offer them - Initially, you will input data from the session while a trained volunteer or staff member conducts the calls - Having been trained, you will have the opportunity to make calls to women, offering them well-being packs, safety information and further support.

If you are interested in supporting the team through events and workshops, opportunities will be available throughout the year.

Due to the nature of our work, our volunteer positions are open to WOMEN ONLY and subject to exemption from the Sex Discrimination Act Section 7 (e).

You are expected to :

• Attend regular supervision provided by the Yada team (online)
• Attend all training as necessary
• Ensure that any issues in relation to safeguarding are brought to the immediate attention of the Manager or, if unavailable, another member of the team.
• Be committed to learning about the issues surrounding the sex industry
• Be sympathetic to Yada’s vision and the Christian ethos of the organisation.

Skills

We operate according to the three core conditions as set out in person-centered therapy: congruence, unconditional positive regard and empathy.

It is essential that you:  

• Remain non-judgemental and do not pursue personal agenda
• Respond quickly to emergency or pressurised situations
• Understand the importance of confidentiality
• Understand and explore the complexities of the sex industry
• Work well in a team
• Are self-aware, and recognise the importance of self-care
• Communicate in fluent English (written and spoken)

Experience of working with women at risk and/or other relevant experience is desirable.

Training and induction will be provided and we actively encourage the continuous personal development of all our team.

As this role may require you handling sensitive information, you will be required to sign a confidentiality agreement. A full DBS must be undertaken.

About Yada

Yada is a charity working to prevent sexual exploitation across coastal West Sussex through:
- The provision of support via our outreach service to women in the sex industry
- Education, training and awareness raising workshops to the community and other voluntary sector organisations
- Partnership working to improve access to specialist services.

As part of our work, Yada delivers The Esther Project (TEP), a free outreach service supporting women in the sex industry across coastal West Sussex. The project aims to increase safety, reduce isolation and improve the emotional well-being of its service users.

Details

• Yes - DBS check required
• No - Equality and Diversity Policy
  Due to the nature of our work, our volunteer positions are open to WOMEN ONLY and subject to exemption from the Sex Discrimination Act Section 7 (e).
• Yes - Expenses reimbursed
• Yes - Health and Safety Policy
• Yes - Is it fully accessible
• Yes - Ongoing support
• No - Suitable for physical or sensory impairment
• No - Suitable for Under 18's
  18 and over
• Yes - Training provided
• Yes - Volunteer induction
• Yes - Volunteer Policy
• Yes - Volunteers covered by insurance
• Yes - Written role description

Availability

Availability: Sessional on Mondays, Approx 2 hrs Per session, every 2 weeks or monthly. Expected Commitment: Min. 6 months Netreach is conducted once a week and lasts between 1.5 and 2 hours. We are hoping to have 2 or 3 rotations of pairs, so you may be coming into the office once every 2 or 3 weeks, depending on capacity.

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