We were set up specifically to provide free and specialist counselling for women; to help them address the complex psychological trauma caused by domestic abuse, on their mental health and emotional wellbeing.
Our independent, confidential services are exclusively for women who have experienced domestic abuse including but not limited to:
We provide a safe environment where women can discuss their experiences openly and without fear of being judged; to process their thoughts; and to understand, express and learn to manage their feelings with the help of our specially trained therapists.
Most importantly, we recognise that domestic abuse is about more than violent behaviour; coercive, controlling relationships can also cause lasting emotional and psychological harm. We are a women-led service supporting women, and all of our staff and volunteers are women.
Time commitment: Trustees join the board for an initial minimum term of 3 years. Trustees must attend meetings including in person full Board meetings every 2 to 3 months (at least 5 in total per year, for 2 hours), at least one Sub Committee meeting every 2 months (6 in total per year, for 1 hour remotely), and an annual Board Strategy Day (an in person full day on Saturday).
Attendance: Hybrid.
Women with experience at senior strategic level in one of the following areas, looking for an interesting role working with inspirational people and providing high levels of personal fulfilment, we hope you will join us:
We encourage applications from all women from diverse backgrounds, particularly those from Black, Asian and minoritised communities, young women under 30 and those from the deaf, blind and neurodiverse communities.
To apply for or express an interest in this position, please email bicenquiries@weareadvocate.org.uk
Opportunities are listed at our discretion and in line with our values. We do not vet organisations and we encourage volunteers to satisfy themselves of the status and objectives of any organisation they choose to apply to work with.
Charity No: 1057620.
POSTAL ADDRESS ONLY: Advocate, International Dispute Resolution Centre 1 Paternoster Lane, St.Paul's, London, EC4M 7BQ. We are not open for physical visits at this time.
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