Women's Aid is here to help

Volunteering with Women’s Aid is both rewarding and challenging. Volunteers are offered the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills, attend training workshops and undertake varied work in a well-structured work environment.

Volunteering also offers the opportunity to develop friendships and use your own personal and professional experience to help women and children. Volunteering is open to all women in the community.

The Outreach Team offer a range of support services to women and children affected by domestic abuse. They offer information and guidance on safety planning, benefits, housing issues, legal matters and safe accommodation.

A private room is provided for women attending Family Court and Domestic Court sessions for the Craigavon, Armagh and Banbridge area.

Community appointments and drop in services are available in the Craigavon, Lurgan, Armagh and Banbridge area, or at a woman’s home or a safe place of her choice.

The outreach team also provides Domestic Abuse training and awareness raising workshops for professionals, and group programmes for women who have experienced domestic abuse.

Craigavon and Banbridge Women’s Aid provides emergency temporary housing for single women and women with children who are freeing themselves from domestic abuse.

The refuge staff supports women by agreeing a safety plan and a support plan for each individual. This support includes emotional support, accessing and applying for welfare benefits, support with physical and mental health issues, support with registering with a GP, referral to schools and nurseries, and accessing counselling. They also run a number of different groups for the women and children.

Craigavon and Banbridge Women’s Aid aims to empower women and children, supporting them to realise they can lead their life free from Domestic Abuse.

For more information on volunteering or Women’s Aid services please contact Craigavon and Banbridge Women’s Aid on 3834 3256 or log on towww.craigavonandbanbridgewomensaid.co.uk