Volunteers
Newport Women’s Aid are always looking out for willing female volunteers to help in a variety of ways.
If you would like to help please contact the office for an application pack.
The following volunteers story is taken from our Annual Report 2005/06:
Volunteers story — Rita
Walking through Newport one day, I bumped into a friend who was a volunteer with Newport Women's Aid. In conversation I mentioned that I was looking for something worthwhile to do with my time. She sent me a volunteer application form and I started as a volunteer a few weeks later. That was two years ago. As for finding something worthwhile to do with my time? I have, without question!
Having been through an abusive relationship myself, my confidence was at an all time low. This has all changed because I have found that by supporting other women in similar circumstances I too have been strengthened. Domestic abuse comes in many different guises so each day brings new challenges, from being there to listen and give support, to finding refuge for women and their children where they can feel safe, and when circumstances allow to continue with the support when they have moved on to start their new life. I help 'man' (sorry) the desk, help run the weekly coffee morning and am on the on-call rota. I have never felt that I am 'just' a volunteer but that I am a valued member of the Newport Women's Aid team where my feelings and opinions count.
