Volunteering with MK Act domestic abuse intervention services
Support our service in Milton Keynes whilst boosting your skills, meeting new people and giving back meaningful support to the Milton Keynes community.
Our volunteers tell us that the experience has given them the chance to learn new things, increase their confidence and feel part of a very special team.
Take a look below to find out:
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- What a difference volunteers make to MK Act
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- What volunteering roles are currently available with MK Act
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- Who can volunteer to support MK Act
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- How to apply and who to ask questions if you’d like to find out more
Sue Burke, CEO at MK Act: “The amazing help of our volunteers allows us to reach and support more people in the MK community. We have volunteers who have been supporting us for more than 10 years who add so much value from working with the women to delivering talks to companies, and helping to make Christmas dinner. Our volunteers are a very important part of MK Act and we value them as much as everyone else in the team and as such we want to make sure we offer them fulfilling opportunities that allow them to develop and explore new skills.”
You can support our work by offering the gift of time and skills either directly to our service users or by working alongside staff to help enhance the service we offer.
The MK ACT volunteer service seeks to provide positive development opportunities for both volunteers and our service users. We aim to offer a supportive environment that enables individuals to develop while ensuring safety and confidentiality.
We hope applicants will find the experience of volunteering with us rewarding, challenging and fun and that it helps individuals to achieve their personal goals.
If you are interested in volunteering with MK-ACT we would like to hear from you. You can support our work in several ways.
Volunteering opportunities in Milton Keynes
We provide opportunities for volunteers to work directly with our service users, providing them with emotional, social and practical support.
We particularly welcome applications from those who speak other languages, especially Eastern European and Asian dialects. We also welcome applications from those with childcare qualifications and experience.
All prospective volunteers are offered an information and application pack, an informal interview and if successful, training and ongoing supervision. We require two personal references and if successful, DBS criminal records check.
Current volunteering vacancies
Events and marketing volunteers
We are currently in need of volunteer support with events. If you have availability on weekends, during evenings or afternoons and love meeting new people, getting out and about, you could help us spread the word about MK Act services as well as supporting with fundraising events.
We are looking for friendly, approachable people who would like to make a difference to help us on a flexible basis. Attending local events from indoor fayres to outdoor events, celebrations to fundraising events for MK Act.
Full training will be given and each volunteer will be accompanies by a staff member or long term volunteer as a mentor and guide.
Trustee Opportunities at MK-Act
MK Act is looking for new members to join our board of trustees.
This is your chance to make a difference in the lives of families impacted by domestic abuse.
- Our trustees meet monthly online/hybrid on alternative months
- Share your expertise and be part of a team
- Take part in strategic subgroups which you have an interest in
- Join us for our annual strategic workshop in MK
- Trustees receive an induction and domestic abuse training
- Trustee mentors provide support for new trustees
- No previous experience as a trustee is necessary
- Trustees do not need to be based in Milton Keynes
- This is a voluntary role
- We require two personal references and if successful, DBS criminal records check
- If you have applied before, we welcome your application again.
Join us at our trustee open events
Drop in and meet team members, volunteers and current trustee board members.
No need to register or to bring anything with you.
Thursday 24th April 2025: 6.30-8pm at Dunelm, Milton Keynes, MK6 1AJ (upstairs in the cafe area).
Friday 25th April 2025: 12midday – 2pm at Witan Studios Boardroom, Milton Keynes MK9 1EJ (entrance just left of Out of Office coffee shop).
Interviews will be held Saturday 31st May 2025
Any questions please mail: [email protected]
Find out more about volunteering with MK Act
To find out more or to apply please contact:
Sam Rogers
Volunteer Coordinator MK Act
Email: [email protected]
If you would prefer, you can download the application form below.
Download:
Volunteer Application Form (Download Word Document)
Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form (Download Here)
Information about volunteer training for those who wish to work alongside MK Act clients
Volunteering FAQs
1. How much time is required to become a volunteer with MK Act?
The volunteering roles we offer are flexible, depending on which role you’re interested in the commitment might be a weekly regular slot or in the case of a role supporting events this will be ad-hoc and when your diary permits. When you apply we will ask you more about your availability to see if it matches up to the commitment we need at the time.
2. Is there a minimum number of hours per week required?
No, the opportunity is a flexible commitment.
3. Can I choose what area I volunteer in?
Yes, when you apply you’ll be able to advise which area of MK Act you would like to support as a volunteer. Opportunities available will be based on the needs of the organisation.
4. Will I be paid for volunteering with MK Act?
Volunteer work with MK Act is unpaid.
5. Is there training to become a volunteer?
There are three training sessions to become a volunteer which outlines; Domestic Abuse Awareness, MK Act services (support provided & roles within the organisation) and the role of volunteers at MK Act.
6. Can I volunteer as part of a group or for my volunteering day?
Please reach out whether you have an individual volunteer day or a group from your organisation that is looking for a volunteer activity to take part in. We have lots of ideas on how everyone can help, but please bear in mind we have limited opportunities to support at refuge locations due to the confidentiality of location. Please email [email protected].
7. Can men volunteer for MK Act?
Due to the nature of our work, volunteer roles for men are limited, please reach out we’d love to hear from you and how you might be able to help, particularly if you are able to help remotely with your skills.
8. Can I volunteer if I am under 18?
Volunteer roles with MK Act are for those aged 18 and over.
9. I have a different question about volunteering, how can I get in touch?
Please contact us via email [email protected]
Other ways you can help
Become a Domestic Abuse Champion in your workplace or community group, email [email protected] to find out more.
Give or raise funds towards the Last Resort Fund which helps those feeling domestic abuse, whether that’s a taxi ride, a new sim card or a panic alarm.