We’re looking for compassionate, reliable volunteers to join our
Inspiring Women’s community group on Thursdays, term time, 9.00–12.30. Your role will
be to welcome, meet & greet the women offering light refreshments. Helping
create a safe, friendly, & uplifting space where they can connect, relax
& rebuild confidence.
You’ll also support our refuge provision when needed — helping
with light cleaning, preparing rooms for new arrivals, and sorting donations so
every woman, child receives what she needs on arrival.
If you believe in the power of community, kindness & practical
support, we’d like to hear from you.
What skills do I need?
Key volunteer duties include:
•Welcoming women into the group - as they arrive and helping them feel comfortable, offering tea & coffee
•Community group assistance -offering a friendly presence and practical help
•Supporting staff -by noticing if anyone needs extra help or a quiet moment
•Refuge support -cleaning and preparing rooms, organising donations & ensuring spaces are ready for new residents
Supporting the Community Group Activities
You may also help with:
•Setting up the room before the session
•Tidying or resetting the space afterwards
•Offering practical help during activities
•Encouraging a positive, inclusive atmosphere
You’re not expected to lead activities — just to support and be present.
Refuge Support Responsibilities
Preparing Rooms for New Arrivals
When needed, you’ll help staff ensure rooms are ready for women & children arriving at the refuge. This can include:
•Light cleaning
•Making beds
•Restocking essentials in the bedroom & kitchen
•Creating a welcoming, cared for environment
This work directly impacts how safe & supported women & children feel in their first moments at the refuge.
Sorting Donations
You’ll help organise donated items so they’re easy for staff and residents to access & distribute: Tasks may include:
•Sorting tinned & non-perishable food items
•Organising toiletries, toys household items
•Ensuring everything is clean, appropriate, and stored respectfully
This ensures women receive what they need quickly with dignity.
Bexley Women’s Aid offer to volunteers in return
•Refreshments: Provide free tea, coffee, water, and snacks during Volunteering. Lunch on occasion.
•Clear guidance: An assigned point of contact.
•Equipment: The necessary items/tools to carry out works
•Training: Such as basic domestic abuse training, safeguarding, health & safety plus other local offers if interested.
•Wellbeing support: Regular check ins & debriefs after sessions & or where appropriate.
•Meaningful recognition: Certificates, volunteer events & celebrations.
•Flexible volunteering arrangements: Remote roles, flexible hours where appropriate.
•Reimbursement: Travel on behalf of Bexley Women’s Aid will be reimbursed.
•A sense of impact: Making the difference to survivors & their environment.
Exact location of where the role is based is provided on successful appointment