Volunteer Application Form
PERSONAL DETAILS
NAME:
ADDRESS:
______
CONTACT TELEPHONE:______
EMAIL: ____________
Please answer the following questions
(1)Where did you hear about Women's Aid?
(2)Why do you want to become a volunteer on the Women's Aid Helpline?
(3)Are you involved in voluntary work with any other groups?
Yes No
If yes with which group?
(4)What qualities do you feel you can offer Women's Aid?
(5)How would you define violence against women?
(6)Why do you think men abuse women?
(7) If you were told that a woman had been beaten by her partner, how likely is it in your view, for the following statements to be true?
She provoked it by yelling
Most likelyQuite likelyUnlikelyDon’t know
The man was drunk and didn’t know what he was doing
Most likelyQuite likelyUnlikelyDon’t know
The man grew up in a violent home
Most likelyQuite likelyUnlikelyDon’t know
She provoked it by being unfaithful
Most likelyQuite likelyUnlikelyDon’t know
He’s jealous of the new baby
Most likelyQuite likelyUnlikelyDon’t know
He has trouble controlling his temper
Most likelyQuite likelyUnlikelyDon’t know
(8)Do you think you would need support in your work as a volunteer for Women's Aid?
Yes No
If yes, what kind of support would you need?
(10)In order to become a successful volunteer you are required to attend a detailed training course, which consists of four Saturdays and four Thursday evenings. Would you be able to attend these sessions?
Yes No
(11)Following your training your weekly shift requirement consists of (1x4 hour shift per week). Are you able to commit to this?
Yes No
If yes, would you be available daytime, evening or weekends for your shift?
(12)As part of the ongoing training/support you will be expected to attend monthly eveningmeetings as well as your weekly shift (you will receive dates in advance).Are you able to commit to this?
Yes No
(13)Any questions or comments?
PLEASE INDICATE WHERE YOU HEARD ABOUT THIS VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITY:
Local papers □Activelink □By email □Women’s Aid Website □
Other □ Please specify: ______
Please return this application form to:
Deirdre Delaney,Helpline Department,Women’s Aid,5 Wilton Place,Dublin 2.
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