VOLUNTEER WITH US

Volunteer with us and make a real impact for survivors.

Our Volunteers

Volunteers are the heart of our charity. Help shape what we do and how we work. RCSL are an inclusive organisation. We welcome supporters from diverse backgrounds and all communities.

RCSL are an inclusive organisation. We welcome supporters from diverse backgrounds and all communities.

Volunteering roles*

Full training and support are provided to ensure you are well prepared for your role.

*All roles are female only: Exempt under the Equality Act 2010.

Open roles:

  • 40th Anniversary Gala Group

  • Fundraising Sporting events Group

  • Social Media Group

  • Research and Policy Group

  • Admin Support

For more information about any of these roles, please email Volunteer@RapeCrisisSouthLondon.org

board of trustees

Experienced female trustee roles: We are seeking enthusiastic and committed women to provide professional oversight, excellent governance, strategic leadership, and act as ambassadors for the organisation

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current recruitment

Skill Specific Experienced Trustees

1x Safeguarding

1x People & Culture

Charity governance experience:

Up to 3 Trustees

Recruitment Pack or an informal conversation please contact: ExecutiveAssistant@RapeCrisisSouthLondon.org

We look forward to hearing from you.

24/7 Rape and Sexual Abuse
Support Line (remote)

This role is open to female applicants only as the role is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010

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What you’ll do

Rape Crisis South London (RCSL) works in partnership with Rape Crisis England and Wales to provide the nation’s 24/7 Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Line. Support Line Volunteers give telephone support, information and signposting to survivors of sexual violence aged 16+ across the country.

We are open 24 hours a day. Shifts are 3 hours long. Volunteers can choose which shift to sign up to, so you can shape the role to match your other commitments.

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TIME COMMITMENT

12 x full-day training sessions, followed by one 3-hour shift every week for 12 months minimum.

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Skills, qualification (DBS etc)

Volunteers are subject to an enhanced DBS check and must provide two professional references.

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our commitment to you

We will provide you with Open College Network accredited training, which will equip you to give high-quality support to survivors. Through this training, you can achieve a Level 3 qualification titled “Introduction to working with Female Survivors within a Model of Empowerment”

We will mentor and support you throughout your volunteering journey with us     

We will communicate respectfully and always value your opinions, thoughts and experiences     

We will come together in the fight to end violence against women