TSL Kirklees Volunteering is the official Volunteer Centre for Kirklees
This means that we’re here to help you get started on your volunteering journey and support you through the process.
We also make sure that any groups or charities that advertise for volunteers on our website will look after their volunteers properly. Some of them will have a stamp of approval called the Kirklees Volunteering Quality Award (KVQA), which means that they’ve done even more to make sure that their volunteers are valued and have a good experience.
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Kirklees Calderdale Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre
RASAC Helpline Volunteer
- IT/Office/Admin
- Health/Care/Community
- Mental Health
- Huddersfield
- Monday Daytime
- Tuesday Daytime
- Wednesday Daytime
- Thursday Daytime
- Friday Daytime
Here at Kirklees, Calderdale and Wakefield Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre we provide support to people who have experienced rape and sexual violence, over the age of 13-years-old, living in Kirklees, Calderdale, and Wakefield. Our Therapeutic Team offer a wide range of support, including; Counselling, Art Therapy, Group Therapy, Reiki and Support Sessions.
Our Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) Team offer specialist, confidential support for survivors of sexual violence who are, or are thinking about, reporting their experiences of abuse to the police. They can support by explaining the options available to you within the Criminal Justice System, attending appointments and supporting you in making informed choices.
Here at RASAC we are looking for individuals, over 18 years old, to volunteer within our team to provide helpline support for people who have experienced rape and sexual violence. Roles include:
- Helpline Support
- Administrative Support
- Volunteer 1-to-1 Support Worker
- Supporting programs in schools around consent and healthy relationships
- Outreach; leafleting, running stalls and social media campaigns
- Helping to run groups
Under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1, this post is restricted to women, trans and non-binary identifying people.
If you would like to complete your application form with support from our Volunteer Manager, please call our Helpline and provide your contact details to book an appointment.
The current deadline for applications is the 18th of May 2026.
Below is the training timetable for our July recruitment of volunteers and placement students. This training will be held in person, in our Huddersfield office (town centre). All the sessions are important and build on each other as we progress through the weeks. For this reason, we ask that volunteers and placement students attend all sessions. If you are unable to commit to attending at least 90% of the training programme, we might not be able to accept your application this time but encourage you to apply during the next recruitment period.
| Week | Date | Time | Topic |
| Session 1 | 05/06/26 | 10:00am – 16:00pm | Feminism & Oppression |
| Session 2 | 12/06/26 | 10:00am – 16:00pm | Sexual Violence |
| Session 3 | 19/06/26 | 10:00am – 16:00pm | Domestic Violence |
| Session 4 | 26/06/26 | 10:00am – 16:00pm | Trauma Responses |
| Session 5 | 03/07/26 | 10:00am – 16:00pm | Coping Strategies |
| Session 6 | 10/07/26 | 10:00am – 16:00pm | Barriers & Support Skills |
| Session 7 | 17/07/26 | 10:00am – 16:00pm | Skills Practice & DPMS |
Kirklees Calderdale Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre
18 yrs and above
- IT/Office/Admin
- Health/Care/Community
- Mental Health
- Application form required
- Disabled Access
- References required
- DBS (criminal record check that the organisation will organise)
18/05/2026
Submit your details to apply
Have a question or need help applying for a role?
Click here to get in contact or email us directly at volunteer@tslkirklees.org.uk
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Business Volunteering
Share your team, resources and expertise
Many businesses offer their employees an opportunity to volunteer in work time. This is known as Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) or Employer Supported Volunteering and it can include fundraising for a group, or even sharing expertise and resources as well as volunteering.
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