The Liberty Project in A Way Out are currently recruiting female volunteers to work alongside staff and volunteers providing Evening Outreach to our clients who are on street sex workers or at risk of sexual exploitation.

What You'll Do: 

The team currently go out two nights a week in our outreach van offering direct support to women whilst they are sex working on streets across Stockton and Middlesbrough.   The team focus on women’s safety, provide them with harm reduction packs, provide information about other agencies that can support them and importantly give them some time and a listening ear over a warm drink and a snack.

Why You'll Love It: 
You will be working with an amazing pro-active and passionate team, using a trauma informed approach to build relationships and offer support to current and potential service users.  You will learn and develop new skills, make a difference to the lives of those we engage with and be part of a unique approach to engaging with those who need our support.
What You'll Learn: 
We provide bespoke training to all our volunteers, which will give you the tools needed in this role. You will gain valuable experience of working in a specialised area. All volunteers will be supported by the Liberty Team Leader. You will be re-imbursed for travel expenses. 
What We're Looking For: 
All volunteers will be supported by the Liberty Team Leader. You will be re-imbursed for travel expenses.  This role requires a DBS check , 2 references.   Please note this post is exempt under section 7 (2) (e) and (f) of The Sex Discrimination Act 1975 and therefore open to female applicants only.    
Summary
Volunteering
Addiction
Mental Health
Poverty
Homelessness
Middlesbrough
Stockton
0 Weeks Minimum
3 Hours / Week
Skills you will develop: 
Adaptability
Empathy
Languages you should know: 
English
Professional working
Requirements: 
CV / Resume
DBS check
In-Person Interview
Over 18
Phone Interview
Training
These documents must be completed: 

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