Volunteering is crucial to the Rape Crisis movement and a really important part of our history. Lots of our Rape Crisis member centres are often looking for women to train and volunteer with them.
Volunteers might:
- Provide support to women and girls who have experienced sexual violence and abuse.
- Work on a telephone helpline, online or face-to-face.
- Become a trustee or member of a committee.
- Help with office admin.
- Raise funds and/or awareness.
What roles are available depends on the needs of individual Rape Crisis centres and not all centres are able to take on volunteers.
❗ Please note that you will usually have to be a woman aged 18 or over. You might also be asked to commit to a minimum number of volunteering hours each week or month.
Find out more below about how to volunteer with a Rape Crisis centre
Can you volunteer at Rape Crisis England & Wales?
Unfortunately, Rape Crisis England & Wales (the national organisation in the Rape Crisis network) is not currently able to offer any volunteering or internship opportunities.
Because of this, we kindly ask that you do not send us your CV. We're a small team and don't have the capacity to reply to enquiries about volunteering or internships.
However, we are always SO grateful to supporters who want to raise awareness or vital funds for us.
ℹ️ Interested in working for us in a paid position? Please visit our jobs page. If you don't see any positions listed then that means we're currently not recruiting. Again, we kindly ask that you do not send us your CV. Thank you!
How to start volunteering at a member Rape Crisis centre
Each centre has its own ways of recruiting, training and supporting volunteers.
If you are looking for voluntary work with a Rape Crisis centre in your local area, you can contact them directly to find out what is available. Use our Find a centre tool to find the centres nearest to you and their contact information. Please make sure to use the office number listed rather than the helpline number.
Our member centres also sometimes advertise their volunteering vacancies below:
CARA (Essex)
Advocacy Volunteer
CARA is looking for a Volunteer to support our Advocacy Co-ordinator in providing advocacy support to victims and survivors of any kind of sexual violence.
You would have an allocated case load, and work would include support around housing, finances, health, domestic abuse and other issues.
nia - (East & North London)
ELRC Information & Support Volunteers
We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to become part of our team.
Our volunteers support women through our Information & Support Services, providing emotional and practical support to survivors of sexual violence, their friends, family and other professionals via telephone and email support. There are also opportunities to support the team with administrative tasks that do not involve direct contact with survivors.
Closing Date: 10am, 20th July, 2026
SARA
We are seeking three new Trustees to join our Board and help shape the future of our organisation.
We are seeking three new Trustees to join our Board and help shape the future of our organisation.
As a Trustee, you will play a vital role in providing strategic leadership, ensuring strong governance, and supporting our mission to deliver high-quality services to survivors of sexual violence.
We are particularly looking for experience in:
- Human Resources (HR)
Supporting people management, workforce development, and employment-related matters. - Finance
Providing oversight of financial management, planning, budgeting, and sustainability. - Secretary/Governance
Supporting effective governance through meeting administration, record keeping, action tracking, and Board coordination.
Closing date for applications is 31 July 2026.
Rape Crisis South London
Trustee - Treasurer (Female only applicants)
In addition to the statutory duties of a Trustee, the Treasurer Trustee provides strategic financial oversight to support the organisation’s sustainability and effective governance.
The role is responsible for advising the Board on its financial duties, the implications of strategic decisions, and ensuring that appropriate financial policies and procedures are in place. It includes oversight of financial reporting, such as management accounts, budgets, and forecasts, and working in close collaboration with the CEO and Director of Finance and Resources.
The Treasurer Trustee also acts as a key liaison with external auditors, presents the annual report and accounts at the AGM on behalf of the Board, and chairs the Risk and Finance Sub-Committee.
Cambridge Rape Crisis Centre (CRCC)
Emotional Support Volunteers
We are seeking emotional support volunteers to offer vital emotional support to woman, girl and AFAB non-binary survivors of sexual violence and abuse by providing their helpline, email support and live chat services. CRCC are the only specialist service in Cambridgeshire providing dedicated support to woman survivors of rape and sexual violence.
Survivor Space Oxfordshire
Trustee (with HR experience)
- Voluntary role
- 8 hours per month
- Closing date: Open until filled
Survivor Space is governed by a board made up of a group of women; Trustees along with advisors, staff and volunteer representatives who have overall responsibility for the management of the charity.
The Board of Trustees is collectively responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the charity. Day-to-day operational responsibility is delegated to the CEO and staff members. The Board is accountable to SSO’s members, the Charity Commission, Companies House, funders, and Service Users.
Treasurer – Trustee
- Voluntary role
- 8 hours per month
- Closing date: Open until filled
Lead the financial governance of Survivor Space Oxfordshire, ensuring robust financial management, stewardship of resources, financial reporting, and compliance with charity law and regulatory requirements. Partner with the Chief Executive/Director, Audit (or Finance) Committee, and Board to support strategic planning and sustainability.