Women S Aid Volunteer Application Form 2010

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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