Volunteer Training

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Broxtowe Women’s Project.

Volunteers play a vital role in helping us support women and children affected by domestic abuse. Whether you’re helping at events, supporting fundraising activities, assisting in our charity shop, providing administrative support, or acting as an ambassador within the community, your time and commitment help us make a real difference.

This training hub has been created to provide you with the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to carry out your volunteer role safely and effectively. The videos and resources on this page will introduce you to Broxtowe Women’s Project, our values, safeguarding responsibilities, confidentiality requirements, and the important role volunteers play in supporting our mission.

You can work through the training modules at your own pace and revisit them whenever you need a refresher.

What You’ll Learn

Our training videos cover a range of topics, including:

• Introduction to Broxtowe Women’s Project
• Understanding domestic abuse
• Safeguarding adults and children
• Confidentiality and data protection
• Equality, diversity and inclusion
• Professional boundaries
• Health and safety
• Communication and active listening
• Volunteer roles and responsibilities
• Signposting and support pathways

Before You Begin

Please take your time to watch each video and make notes where helpful. Some topics may be sensitive in nature, particularly those relating to domestic abuse and safeguarding. If you have any questions or require additional support during your training, please speak to your volunteer coordinator.

Thank You

By choosing to volunteer with us, you are helping to create safer futures for women and children across our communities.

We are delighted to welcome you to the Broxtowe Women’s Project team and thank you for joining us on this journey.

Together, we can make a difference.

Module 1