Volunteering

Volunteering at the Refuge

Without the help, support and dedication of our volunteers, the refuge would not be able to offer such a high standard of service. Our volunteers find working at the refuge very rewarding and the time and assistance they give so freely is greatly valued.

If you would like to be a volunteer

The Refuge provides examples of many different types of volunteering. For example:

Volunteers help to provide front office cover at both The Big House and The Old House on a rota basis, and at For Women, our Outreach Centre in East Street, Colchester. Their duties include dealing with general telephone and reception enquiries and other administrative tasks. We are keen to utilise any other skills they may have to offer.

Volunteers are also needed to help with supervised play sessions in the Children's Activity Room. This may include playing with the children, helping on day trips, setting up play sessions and maintaining play equipment.

Some volunteers are also involved with Floating Support and Outreach projects, assisting with follow-on support. Escort duties are also carried out by volunteers.

Volunteer help with coffee mornings, gardening and housekeeping is also much appreciated.

Some types of volunteering require specific skills which could include fund-raising, promotional work, writing and copy-editing.

If you would like to learn more about volunteering opportunities, please contact Annie Lewis, Volunteer Co-ordinator, on 01206 761276 or download an application form here. Please either email your completed form to a.lewis@colchester-refuge.org.uk or post it to Colchester & Tendring Women's Refuge, PO Box 40,
Colchester CO1 2XJ.