Volunteer
A huge amount of the work BWC does is only possible because of the commitment and dedication of dozens of volunteers who offer their time and expertise to support BWC and the women who use it.
Volunteer For BWC
BWC is at the forefront of a movement actively supporting women and girls with multiple vulnerabilities across Sussex, working collaboratively with both voluntary and statutory partners to achieve positive outcomes.
BWC places clients at the heart of its services, with a holistic and trauma informed approach based on co-production principles. We are driven to achieve positive and fulfilling futures for women we work with, many of whom have multiple, complex needs. BWC’s specialist advice, support, advocacy and counselling services support women who have experience of homelessness, the criminal justice system, mental health needs, problematic use of substances, poverty and abuse.
BWC is part of a wider network of women’s centres and gender responsive providers contributing to ongoing research on good practice and innovation in services for vulnerable women. We proactively work to identify and address the underlying factors for women presenting with multiple, complex needs and position our services to achieve the very best for women we support.
Volunteering Opportunities
Trustee - BWC
Responsible for: Completing administrative tasks to support thesmooth running of BWC’s office and procedures.
Terms of Office: Voluntary Position, with reasonable expenses reimbursed. Trustees are appointed initially for a one-year term, followed by 3-year terms, for a maximum of 9 years.
Volunteer commitments:
Attend quarterly Board Meetings in person in Brighton. Preparation will be required.
Attend at least one subcommittee online, usually on Thursday evenings. One of these runs every other month, the other runs quarterly. Preparation will be required. Attend the Annual General Meeting (AGM), usually in November.
Make efforts to attend as able: one organisational Away Day a year and two Trustee Away Days a year.
Be available over email for ad hoc consultation via email or phone.
Submit applications to: Executive Office and Strategy Manager, [email protected]
Trustee Volunteer Role Description
Equalities Monitoring Form
Application Form
“Volunteering at BWC has been a truly enriching experience for me. To be a part of such a passionate, diverse and dedicated organisation has supported and inspired me on both a professional and personal level. It has provided a safe, supportive and encouraging environment where my confidence and skill set as a practitioner have been able to grow.”
Sara, Holistic Therapy volunteer
Clinical Placement Opportunities
Find information on clinical placement opportunities at BWC here.