Outreach Van Volunteer: Team Leader Pathway

One25 is a Bristol-based charity, specialising in supporting women to break free from street sex-work, addiction and other life-controlling issues and build new, independent lives. We provide night outreach (7 sessions weekly), a Health Hub and casework, giving person-centred support and advocacy to around 240 women each year.

One25’s outreach service is often how women first make contact with us, meeting us on our fully equipped outreach van. Three volunteers, one an experienced team leader, go out on the van at night and meet women’s basic needs by providing nutritious food, first aid, warm clothing, condoms, safety alarms etc. They provide the chance to talk and get advice in a safe space and encourage women to get more in-depth help by visiting our Health Hub or seeing a caseworker.

We are looking for volunteers to join our accelerated pathway to becoming a Van Team Leader. Van Team Leaders are responsible for leading volunteers during shifts, coordinating with One25 staff and external services, and making decisions in crisis situations.

Please note: It is an Occupational Requirement that applications for this role are open to women only, as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1, of the Equality Act 2010. Enhanced DBS disclosure will be required.

Team Leader tasks will involve (but are not limited to):

Organising jobs with volunteers prior to shift
Contacting volunteers prior to shift to make arrangements.
Leading the briefing and debriefing sessions.
Explaining procedures to new volunteers and answering any questions they have.
Supporting and mentoring other volunteers, offering coaching and guidance where appropriate.
Being responsible for making decisions relating to safety on the van
Feeding back to the Volunteer Manager.

This pilot project will be for people who have professional experience in the following areas:

Domestic abuse
Sexual violence
Drug and alcohol
Homelessness
Social care
Physical Health
Mental health

To apply for this programme you must have/be:

Experience in the above mentioned fields
Able to commit to 2 nights per month and 1 evening per month during the 7-month training programme
Able to commit to at least 1 night per month and 1 evening per quarter upon completion of the training programme
Able to travel to and from St Pauls, Bristol after shift
Reliable and punctual
An understanding of the issues women involved in street sex work.
Non-judgmental and compassionate approach.Empathy and ability to actively listen.
Ability to be friendly, but professional.
Ability to maintain boundaries and be firm about rules.
Ability to take direction and learn from mistakes and progress in your role
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
Be comfortable leading a team and providing on site feedback to volunteers

For more information on this role, please see the attached role description. To apply, please complete an application form and send it to iwanttovolunteer@one25.org.uk.

Applications by: 9am, Monday 14th July 2025

Interviews: Tuesday 15th July, Wednesday 16th July or Thursday 17th July

Induction date: Tuesday 22nd July (5pm until 9pm)