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VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT PACK
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VOLUNTEERRECRUITMENT PACK
Registered Scottish Charity No SC048532Thank you so much for considering volunteering with Shetland Rape Crisis. By reading this pack you are taking your first step in helping us to end sexual violence and harassment in Shetland. Thank you.About Shetland Rape CrisisShetland Rape Crisis was set up in 2016 as a local Rape Crisis Scotland centre. Since then, our service has developed quickly, and we became an independent charity in 2018. We provide free and confidential support, advocacy and information to anyone aged 13+ in Shetland affected by any form of sexual violence. This includes survivors, their friends, families, partners, and staff in other agencies.As well as supporting survivors and others affected by sexual violence, we aim to prevent sexual violence by raising awareness, challenging myths, and campaigning.Our staffWe have five part time workers: a support and development manager, an office manager, a prevention worker, an activism worker and an advocacy and support worker.
Our ValuesWe believe that anyone who has been affected by sexual violence, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, race, ethnicity culture or religion is entitled to support.We are a feminist organisation. This does not mean that we think men cannot experience sexual violence – in fact we regularly see male clients – but it does mean that we understand sexual violence as part of wider political, cultural and societal structures and norms which encourage stereotyping and discrimination along gendered lines, resulting in attitudes and behaviours that increase the likelihood of sexual violence for certain groups. Because of this, we know that sexual violence can only be tackled, if we change our behaviours and attitudes on a systemic level. Within the last 40 years feminism and gender-equality have come very far but we know from our work locally that gender-stereotyping and bullying are still happening. Our aim is to raise awareness of these problems,
through activism work. Every year, we take part in the 16 Days of Action against Gender-Based Violence which is part of an international initiative by the UN, enabling grassroots activists to have their voices heard locally, nationally and globally. In preparation for this important event, engagement and ideas by volunteers will make a massive difference in getting Shetland peoples’ voices heard.
What can we offer to you?We can offer you the opportunity to share your ideas, become more confident in speaking, find your personal style to express your thoughts and so much more.We will also provide training, depending on the tasks you will be taking on within the organisation.
If you are 16- 25 years old, we are registered with the Saltire Awards which rewards young people for community volunteering.
What can you offer to us?Depending on your interests and age you can volunteer with us in many ways.Volunteer Activism GroupWhether you’re creative and enjoy crafting or whether you would like to practice your debating skills, there will be something through which you could express your ideas and views and share them with the world.A group setting will allow volunteers to gain different inputs, support each other’s ideas and to take on projects involving different approaches.
So what are you waiting for?
As a small insight of your interests and ideas we would appreciate it if you could answer the following three questions. Don’t be scared to be creative with your answers!Make sure to return this recruitment pack to Shetland Rape Crisis, either electronically through email to [email protected] or printed out to 11 Hill Lane, Lerwick, ZE1 0HA.Why would you like to volunteer with Shetland Rape Crisis?
How would you like to be involved? (Tell us about your interests. Would you like to be part of workshops, peer mentoring, creative writing etc.?)
Do you have any skills and/or experience that would help you as a volunteer at SRC? (For example creative skills, communication skills, experience with feminist organisations…?)
We are a feminist organisation. Please let us know what this means to you.
Skills Experience
Last but not least, the formalities!Please complete this form to register. All your information will remain confidential. Thank you!
Full Name ___________________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________________
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Feminism means to me…
D.O.B ___________________________________________________
Home Phone___________________________________________________
Mobile___________________________________________________
Email ___________________________________________________
How would you prefer to be contacted? ________________________________________
Emergency Contact
Name ___________________________________________________
Tel No___________________________________________________
Do you have any medical requirements that we should be aware of?
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Signature Signed (to be signed by parent or legal guardian of participant aged 16 or under, to be completed by participant member aged 16 and over)
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Print _________________________________________________________
Date _________________________________________________________
Consent for Filming and Photography
Shetland Rape Crisis is committed to the protection of all individuals who attend or are involved with its activities, especially children and young people.The filming/photography that you are being asked to take part in will be used for boosting the voices of young people advocating against sexual violence in Shetland. Shetland Rape Crisis will take all reasonable measures to ensure any images taken at any event are used solely for the purposes for which they are intended. If you become aware of these images are being used inappropriately you should inform Shetland Rape Crisis immediately.
I, _______________________________________ give my permission for my image to be filmed or photographed for use by Shetland Rape Crisis on their website and in other promotional materials.
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Parent/ Guardian/ Carer (Complete below) required to also be signed if young person under 18 years of age
I, _______________________________________ consent to Shetland Rape Crisis filming and photographing __________________________________ for use on their websites and in other promotional materials.
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Print Name
Relationship to child/young person:Date
Shetland Rape Crisis will retain copyright for all recorded material.If you wish to withdraw your permission after signing this form, please contact us at [email protected] or [email protected]. We will cease using your image(s) as of the date of your withdrawal of consent.
Thank you again, for considering to volunteer with Shetland Rape
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