Make a lasting difference for women affected by sexual violence across Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester Rape Crisis is seeking a compassionate and organised Volunteer and Community Development Worker to join our specialist team supporting women affected by rape, sexual violence, child sexual abuse and exploitation.
This is an exciting opportunity to coordinate and develop our volunteer programme, facilitate survivor-focused groups and activities, build community partnerships, and support women on their journey towards recovery, connection and empowerment. You will play a key role within our Women's Sexual Violence Recovery Hub, helping to create safe, inclusive and trauma-informed spaces for women across Greater Manchester.
Why Join Us?
✔ Make a meaningful difference to the lives of women and survivors.
✔ Coordinate and develop a valued volunteer workforce.
✔ Facilitate groups and community activities that promote recovery and wellbeing.
✔ Build partnerships and strengthen community engagement across Greater Manchester.
✔ Be part of a specialist feminist organisation committed to ending violence against women and girls.
About You
You will be:
- Experienced in volunteer coordination, community engagement, group facilitation or a related support role.
- Skilled in building positive relationships and creating inclusive environments.
- Confident working within a trauma-informed and survivor-centred framework.
- Knowledgeable about safeguarding and supporting women with complex needs.
- Passionate about women's rights, equality and ending violence against women and girls.
Key information
- Employer: Greater Manchester Rape Crisis
- Locations: Greater Manchester, Manchester
- Role Type: Fixed term
- Working Hours: Full-Time
- Working Hours Per Week: 35
To apply for this role:
To request an application pack, contact: recruitment@manchesterrapecrisis.co.uk
Closing Date: Wednesday 9th September
Applications will be reviewed as received, and active recruitment may take place throughout the advertising period.
Please Note: This post is open to female applicants only under the Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR), Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010