Atms First Responder
Description
Do you want to support potential victims of Modern Slavery?
Can you spare 3 to 4 hours twice per month?
If yes, then we need your help!
The Salvation Army’s Anti Trafficking and Modern Slavery department provides specialist support to adult survivors of modern slavery across England and Wales. Since 2011, we have delivered the UK Government’s contract to protect and care for those identified as potential victims.
We are recruiting for First Responder Volunteers to complete National Referral Mechanism (NRM) Interviews. The NRM is the framework for identifying and referring potential victims of modern slavery and ensuring they receive the appropriate support.
In this role, you will speak with individuals who may have experienced exploitation, listen carefully to their account, and sensitively gather information needed for referral. These conversations take place by phone and may last between two and four hours. You will receive full training, guidance, and ongoing support from our specialist team.
The impact you'll have
Transform and support the lives of victims of Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking
The skills you'll need
You will need to have the following skills in order to participate:
We are looking for people who:
- Have compassion and empathy for people who have experienced exploitation and trafficking
- Are able to engage in focused, sensitive conversations by phone, sometimes lasting 2–4 hours, in a quiet and private space
- Are willing to undergo DBS clearance
We will provide you with full support and a comprehensive training package.
When
Schedule
Flexible times
Commitment
Ongoing
You will need
Criminal record check required
Minimum age: 18
THE SALVATION ARMY
Health, disability and social care
The Salvation Army is a Christian church and charity working across the UK and Ireland to support people and communities in need. Our work is rooted in faith and driven by a commitment to love, serve, and stand alongside people in practical and meaningful ways.
We support individuals and communities through a wide range of services including homelessness, addiction, unemployment, modern slavery, debt, and isolation.
Volunteers play a vital role in bringing this work to life. We offer a wide range of volunteering opportunities and warmly welcome people from all backgrounds to get involved, contribute their time and skills, and help make a positive difference in local communities.
Come and be part of something that makes a real difference, in your community and in the lives of others.