British sign language volunteer - Female only (Hackney)
What You'll Do:
- Providing British Sign Language support to Deaf service users within the refuge
- Supporting women to take part in activities
- Helping women communicate their needs to staff
- Offering support with appointments, as and when needed
Why You'll Love It:
- Supporting You - You will have a dedicated volunteer supervisor to support you in your role; Quarterly volunteer forums with the central Volunteering team and volunteers across Hestia; References for job applications
- Valuing You - We hold annual Volunteer Awards and Celebration events; We reimburse travel expenses and up to £5 for lunch for your volunteering; We hold social events and outings for our volunteers to get together and have some fun
What You'll Learn:
- Developing You - You will gain knowledge and insight into issues that impact Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery and Mental Health; You will have access to our extensive Learning and Development Programme; 40% of our departed volunteers secured a paid role at Hestia last year!
What We're Looking For:
- Fluent or confident British Sign Language users
- Friendly, patient, and inclusive, with a genuine interest in supporting women
- Able to communicate professionally and sensitively within a refuge setting