W.A.I.T.S.

City-wide Directory

Use our Citywide Directory to find Women's Support Groups and meetings throughout Birmingham

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Volunteers will work mainly with women from low income and disadvantaged groups who come from a wide range of social and cultural backgrounds.

WAITS is keen to develop volunteering opportunities around the specific interests of each individual however there is always a need for volunteers to assist with the following areas of work:-

Community Leadership

Helping to research the need for new and emerging women’s groups and establishing new self-help groups and local projects or working with existing ones.

This will include building working relationships and partnerships with organisations and agencies.

Domestic Violence  Volunteer / Befriender

Helping to provide a befriending service to victims and survivors of domestic violence

Be involved in campaign work around domestic violence issues and the safety of women and children

General Volunteering/Administrative duties

• Assisting with the administration of WAITS work
• Designing and helping to distribute WAITS publicity materials
• Carrying out and documenting research.

How do I apply?

If you would like to apply to be a volunteer, please download our Volunteer Application Form here. Please return the completed form to the address given at the bottom.

If you require any further information, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator on 0121 400 1443.