Volunteer
Volunteering with Nottingham Central Women’s Aid is a meaningful way to make a difference in the lives of women and children escaping domestic abuse.
We offer a variety of volunteering roles, from hands-on support with families to creative and digital projects, so there are many ways to get involved. Whether you can give a few hours a week or share specialist skills, your time and energy will help us provide safety, support, and hope for families who need it most.
If you’re interested in volunteering, please get in touch to request a volunteer or trustee application pack by emailing contact@centralwomensaid.org.
Volunteering opportunities
Digital Volunteer
Use your creativity and digital skills to help us reach more families in need. You could design social media posts, graphics, downloadable resources, or even short videos. Your work will raise awareness and build support for our services.
To discuss this opportunity, please email contact@centralwomensaid.org with the subject line Volunteer - Digital Volunteer.
Surplus Food Distributor
Could you help us reduce food waste while supporting women and children in need? We’re looking for volunteers to collect surplus food from local supermarkets and deliver it to families staying in our accommodation. This role makes a direct and practical difference to the women and children we support.
We’re looking for women who are practical, reliable, and passionate about making sure good food doesn’t go to waste. You’ll need to be available for at least 1.5 hours per week to collect, sort, and deliver donations.
Practical considerations
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You’ll need access to a vehicle that can transport larger amounts of surplus food.
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We’ll reimburse mileage costs.
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Support and guidance will be provided.
For an application form, please email contact@centralwomensaid.org with the subject line Volunteer - Surplus Food Distributor.
Online Shop Volunteer
Our online shop is an important way for us to raise unrestricted funds that directly support women and children escaping domestic abuse. By helping us with the shop, you’ll play a part in keeping our vital services running.
We’re looking for volunteers who can give a minimum of 2 hours per week (flexible days and times). You’ll receive training and ongoing support, so you don’t need prior experience—just enthusiasm and a willingness to get stuck in.
As a volunteer, you might help with one or more of the following tasks:
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Collecting and sorting donated items
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Photographing and uploading products to the shop
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Supporting with day-to-day shop management and responding to queries
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Packing and posting items securely to customers
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Helping to promote the shop and raise awareness online
You can volunteer in-person at our Nottingham base, or remotely if your role involves only the online aspects. For those working in person, we provide a friendly, welcoming environment and cover mileage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Who we’re looking for
We’d love to hear from creative, practical and reliable volunteers who can work independently and bring fresh ideas to the shop.
Practical considerations
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Location: Nottingham (with options to volunteer remotely)
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Flexible time commitment: minimum 2 hours per week
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Full training provided
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Mileage and expenses covered
Requirements
All volunteers will need to provide references.
To apply, please email contact@centralwomensaid.org with the subject line Volunteer – Online Shop.
Trustee Role
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Trustees play a vital role in ensuring our charity fulfils its mission, complies with legal obligations, and uses resources responsibly. They meet monthly (approx. 2 hours commitment) and bring their expertise to guide decisions, support strategy, and safeguard the values of Nottingham Central Women’s Aid.
Who can apply?
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Women only (under Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010 – Genuine Occupational Requirement)
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Women aged 18+ from all backgrounds are encouraged
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Experience in the domestic violence field is an advantage but not essential
For more details about trusteeship, visit gov.uk.
Please note: Our Board is currently at capacity (April 2024), so we are not actively recruiting trustees at this time.
To register your interest, please email contact@centralwomensaid.org with the subject line Volunteer - Trustee Role.
Please note: All our volunteering opportunities require references and a DBS (criminal records check).
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