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Sexual Trauma and Recovery Service STARS

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STARS is a pan-Dorset charity that offers one to one support, free of charge, for anyone of any age...

Events Volunteers for STARS (Sexual Trauma and Recovery Service)

This opportunity takes place between 31 Oct 2023 and 23 May 2025

STARS (Sexual Trauma and Recovery Service) is a pan Dorset charity based in Poole that provides confidential helpline support, face to face counselling and practical support through our Independent Sexual Violence Advisor service to those affected by rape and sexual assault. STARS is developing it's support services and volunteer roles. A new team of Fundraising and Events volunteers are needed to help support a wide range of events over the next 12 months.

Description: We are looking for reliable, pro-active and hardworking individuals to spread the word about STARS. Help us raise awareness and support events across the county. 

Skills and Qualification: Reliable, Adaptable, Pro-active and Compassionate

Time Commitment: Time commitment varies depending on the time of year  

Training: Training will be provided alongside an induction where you will learn more about our story, our values and the roles available.

Benefits to self

Learning to work within a team, develop interpersonal skills, gain confidence, gain understanding of the charity sector. Access to subsidised training for professionals. If under 21 years of age volunteer hours are accredited by Bournemouth Council for Voluntary Services.

Benefits to others

STARS is growing and developing it's support services. We are looking for reliable, pro-active and hardworking individuals to spread the word about what we do. Help us raise awareness and support our events across the county.

Location

Across Dorset, predominantly Poole & Bournemouth

Training available

Training will be provided alongside an induction where you will learn more about our story, our values and the roles available.

Hours per week

Time commitment varies depending on the time of year with summer and Christmas being our busiest ti
  • Activity AreaAnthropology/Geography, Arts and Culture, Business and Management, Campaigning, Children and Young People, Conservation, Creative and Design, Data Analysis, Disability, Domestic Violence Support, Drugs and Addictions Support, Education, Elderly Care, Environmental and Conservation, Events and Festivals, Faith and Religion, Ethics, Film and Technology, Fundraising, Health and Social Care, Homelessness, Human and Civil Rights/Social Justice, IT and Digital, Law and Legal, Leadership, LGBTQIA+, Marketing, Mental Health, Music, Overseas Challenges, People, Science/Research, Social Media and Communications, Sport and Coaching, Sustainability, Technology/Engineering, Teaching and Mentoring, Virtual Volunteering, Wellbeing, Wildlife/Nature, Advice/ Support, Catering/ Cooking, Committee/ Trustee, Communication/ Caring, First Aid, Gardening/ Conservation, Outdoor Activities, Physical Activity, Retail, SUBU Club/ Society
  • Employability Skills within ActivityAdministration/Office Skills, Buddying, Counselling, Mentoring, Creativity and Design, Empathy, Languages, Leadership, Legal, Organisation, Project Research, Teaching, Coaching and Training, Collaboration, Communication, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Digital, IT, Technology, Emotional Intelligence, Innovation, Interpersonal, Networking, Pitching/ Presenting, Prioritisation, Problem Solving, Risk Management, Self Management
  • FacultyBournemouth University Business School, Health & Social Sciences, Media & Communication, Science & Technology
  • Sustainable Development GoalsGender Equality, Good Health and Well-being, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Quality Education, Reducing Inequality

Employability skills

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  • Interpersonal 0
  • Leadership 0
  • Community Action 0
  • Teamwork 0
  • Timekeeping 0
  • Relationship Building 0
  • Digital Skills 0