Telephone: 03333 447928 Email: reception@swanadvocacy.org.uk

Volunteer

Volunteer with SWAN

Welcome,
We are delighted that you are considering volunteering with SWAN. We see volunteers as an integral part of our organisation, enhancing our service offer to the community and we appreciate the precious time they give to us.

SWAN recognises the value of volunteers, and we have several incentives and benefits available to those who volunteer with us. Whatever motivates you to volunteer we will aim to meet your desired outcomes.

Whichever role you choose you’ll be a valued member of our workforce and have opportunities to attend wellbeing events, workforce conferences and team building days. We also host bi-annual events to recognise the contribution volunteers make and celebrate your impact.
We have a variety of opportunities to match your skills, experience and interests.

SWAN understands that some people may not have all the desired skills or attributes but come with a wealth of ‘lived experience’ that can mean that they are just as capable of doing the role. We welcome those who have a set of life skills that means they can understand and advocate for the vulnerable people we work with.

To read about SWAN, the benefits we offer and the roles we have available in more detail download the Volunteer Pack: click here.

Volunteer Roles at SWAN

We have a few roles to which we are regularly looking for volunteers across our service areas. Click the links to see the complete Role Description:

Volunteer RPR Advocate
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Volunteer Community Advocate
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Volunteer Advocacy Coach
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Volunteer Carers Community Champion (Dorset Only)
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Volunteer Community Champion
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Volunteer Victim Advocate
Role Description

Volunteer Advocacy Coach – Be Heard for Autistic Adults Somerset Only
Role Description

Student Placements

Are you a Social Work student, or are you studying Psychology or Criminology etc?
Then you might want to consider a placement with one of our teams. SWAN can offer short term placements to those wishing to enhance their studies. Get in touch to find out if we could be the right placement for you.

Are you a recently qualified Social Worker wanting to know more about advocacy? We can offer you some training to enhance your knowledge. Email our Training Manager, Claire Gilbert to find out more Claire.gilbert@swanadvocacy.org.uk

How to apply

For more information, or for an informal discussion, about any of these role, please contact our Volunteer Manager, Anna Temblett, on 03333 447928 or volunteer@swanadvocacy.org.uk

To apply, please complete an application form and return to volunteer@swanadvocacy.org.uk

Not sure which role is right for you?

If you can’t see a role that you think would fit with your skill set, then get in touch and we can see if we have something to suit you.

Volunteer Impact Report

In the year 2021 – 2022 volunteers were integral to our service delivery. Our Volunteer Impact Report 2021-22 outlines the support volunteers gave to SWAN and the benefits they received. Read it here.