Been feeling cooped up in the cold weather? Want a challenge to really stretch your legs? SARSVL is looking for dedicated supporters to run the RunForAll Leeds 10K on the 3rd July 2022!!! SARSVL is the dedicated rape crisis centre for Leeds, providing specialist, trauma-informed, support to survivors of sexual violence via advocacy, counselling, and
Read MoreSafe Place Blog Throughout International Women’s Day we have been celebrating and also raising awareness of sexual violence against women and girls. We know that information about sexual violence can be triggering and, even if not triggering, challenging to cope with. So, this is our safe space blog- a place where you can come if
Read MoreSo we’ve been bangin’ on about the Big Give, but what is it? From midday this International Women’s Day, Tuesday 8 March – midday on Tuesday 15 March, SARSVL has the chance to DOUBLE any donations we receive up to £25,000 through the Big Give Women and Girls Match Fund initiative. That means every pound
Read MoreThe SARSVL helpline will be open over the winter period as usual, with just 2 closures over the bank holidays of Monday 27th December and Monday 3rd January. We know that this period in particular can bring up lots of feelings that can be challenging. However you feel over the festive period is valid. We’re
Read MoreFor the last several years, brilliant people have run sponsored races in aid of SARSVL, raising much-needed cash to support the women and girls of Leeds. 2020 was a year that put pause to this, with the pandemic bringing huge change, sadness, uncertainty, and radical shifts in the way we live, work, and deliver our
Read MoreSARSVL is recruiting now for a new cohort of helpline volunteers. We’d love to hear from you if you think you can join our friendly team and support local women through the SARSVL telephone, text and email emotional support helpline. Being a Helpline Volunteer at SARSVL gives you the opportunity to make a difference in
Read MoreWe are now recruiting for an Office Co-Ordinator to be the lead for administration for all functions of the organisation, including managing referrals into our frontline services. The successful candidate will work closely across all levels of the organisation, providing support to the CEO, Trustees, Staff and Volunteers. To apply, please visit our Recruitment page
Read MoreBeen feeling cooped up in lockdown? Want a challenge to really stretch your legs? Raise funds for Leeds dedicated rape crisis centre, providing support to survivors of sexual violence at any time in their lives SARSVL is looking for dedicated supporters to run the RunForAll Leeds 10K and Leeds Half Marathon on 5 September 2021!
Read MoreWe are looking for volunteer Counsellors or Psychotherapists to join a committed, skilled and friendly team of professionals who deliver counselling to women over the age of 18 in Leeds, who have experienced sexual violence at any time in their lives. This role is suitable for Counsellors and Psychotherapists who would like to develop and
Read MoreSARSVL is now recruiting for a qualified Counsellor to deliver counselling sessions across 3 days (21 hours) a week. Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years post-qualifying counselling practice and a qualification in counselling or psychotherapy at diploma level or above. The successful candidate will work with our Senior Counsellor to deliver a counselling
Read MoreYour call should be answered immediately during our helpline opening times, unless we’re on another call. If we’re closed or on another call you can leave us a message and we’ll call you back.