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Helpline volunteers – we’re recruiting

You could make a big difference to the lives of survivors by becoming a helpline volunteer at RSVP. Our telephone helpline supports survivors emotionally and practically, by lending a friendly, non-judgmental ear. As well as giving empathic support, we provide information on services available and make referrals into counselling, advocacy and other services.

The helpline opening hours has increased significantly over the past year, and we want it to keep growing. As a helpline volunteer you would commit to a weekly shift at our Birmingham city centre office, you would receive full training and regular clinical supervision.

For more information, and to apply please find below:

Cover letter for helpline applicants 2016

Helpline application form 2016

Role Description Helpline Volunteer

Please return completed application form by 5pm Sunday 18^th September to info@rsvporg.co.uk  Interviews will take place on  4^th, 6^th, 12^th October. 

If you are successful at the interview stage you will then be required to attend a training programme and complete shadow shifts to understand our work.  The training dates for this recruitment are on five consecutive Thursdays – all training dates must be attended. 

Thursday 10^th November 2016 10.00 – 16.00
Thursday 17^th November 2016 1000 – 16.00
Thursday 24^th November 2016 10.00 – 16.00
Thursday 1^st December 2016 10.00 – 16.00
Thursday 8^th December 2016 10.00 – 16.00

if you would like to discuss the role before making an application, speak to Katie Simpson, Helpline and Counselling Team Leader on 0121 643 0301 or info@rsvporg.co.uk

We’re recruiting helpline volunteers

RSVP is recruiting Telephone Helpline Volunteers. You will be required to offer telephone support, signposting and referrals at our Birmingham city centre premises to survivors who have experienced rape, childhood sexual abuse and sexual violence. Candidates will be able to offer warmth, empathy and have the ability to hear sensitive information.

We welcome counselling students to apply as well as those with little or no experience as full training will be given. All applicants must be over 18 years old.

A DBS (CRB) check will be undertaken and references are required.

Please download the application pack or contact Nasreen on 0121 643 0301 for further details.

Application Pack:

Cover letter

Helpline application form

Training dates

RSVP Leaflet

We do not accept CVs. This is a volunteer position and not paid employment.

Please return completed application to info@rsvporg.co.uk.

Closing date for applications to be returned by: Monday 28th September 2015.