Get Involved
Be part of the healing
Nour exists because of people who care. Whether you want to shape our work through lived experience or volunteer your time and skills, there’s a place for you at Nour.
Our User-Led Panel
Your voice shapes our work
Nour is committed to being truly user-led. We believe that survivors are the experts in their own experiences, and their voices should guide and shape our services.
Our User-Led Panel brings together survivors who have used Nour’s services to provide feedback, guidance, and insight. Panel members meet regularly to give feedback on existing services, contribute ideas for improvements, help shape our policies and practices, and ensure our work stays grounded in the realities of survivors’ experiences.
Being part of the panel gives survivors an opportunity to use their experiences to create change and improve support for others. Panel meetings are held in a safe, respectful environment, and we reimburse travel expenses and provide support if being on the panel brings up difficult feelings.
Join the User-Led Panel
We’re always interested to hear from survivors who’ve used Nour’s services and would like to join.
Who can join:
- People who have accessed Nour’s services
- Who are in a stable place in their recovery journey
- Who want to contribute to improving services for others
- What interests you
- Your skills and experience
- Time available
Get in touch: Email info@nour.org.uk
with “User-Led Panel” in the subject line
Volunteer with Nour
Make a difference with your time and skills
Volunteers are vital to our work, bringing skills, time, energy, and compassion to support survivors of abuse. Whether you have a few hours a week or more time to give, whether you have specific professional skills or just a willingness to help, there's a place for you
Available Roles
We have diverse volunteer opportunities ranging from direct support work helping survivors with referrals and practical tasks, to workshop delivery, event support, and admin roles. If you have creative skills, we'd love help with design, marketing, social media, and copywriting.
We also welcome translators to help us reach more communities, grant writers to support our fundraising, and skilled professionals offering expertise in legal, counselling, HR, finance, IT, or training. Most regular roles require a 6-month commitment of 4 hours per week, though many roles are flexible and some can be done remotely.
What You’ll Receive
- Comprehensive induction and training
- 1:1 volunteering support
- Safe, respectful environment
- References (after 6 months, 4 hours/week minimum)
- Community of committed volunteers and staff
- Time available
How to Apply
- A bit about yourself
- What interests you
- Your skills and experience
- Time available
Email : info@nour.org.uk
We’ll arrange a chat, and if there’s a good fit, we’ll get you started.
Frequently Asked Questions
About the User-Led Panel
Do I need to have finished using services to join?
Ideally, you should be in a stable place in your recovery journey. You don't need to have finished all services, but you should feel stable enough to participate in meetings and give feedback without it being overwhelming.
Is it confidential?
Yes. What's shared in panel meetings is confidential. We have clear agreements about this. There will be exceptions to this such as if you or someone else are at risk, and some other exceptions. We will discuss this with you when you join.
What if it brings up difficult feelings?
We understand that reflecting on your experiences can be difficult. If you need support, we can connect you with our services. You can also take a break from the panel if you need to.
How much time does it involve?
Usually monthly meetings, each lasting around 2 hours. Occasionally we might ask for feedback via email between meetings.
About Volunteering
Do I need experience working with abuse or trauma?
Not necessarily. It depends on the role. Some roles (like counselling) require professional qualifications. Others (like admin or events) don't require specific experience, just enthusiasm and reliability.
Can I volunteer if I'm a survivor myself?
Yes, many of our volunteers and staff have lived experience. However, we do ask that you're in a stable place in your own healing journey. We can discuss this sensitively when you get in touch.
How much time do I need to commit?
Most regular volunteering roles require a minimum commitment of 6 months, dedicating at least 4 hours per week. Some roles are more flexible, event support, project-based work, or occasional opportunities may have different time commitments. We'll discuss this for specific roles.
Can I volunteer remotely?
Some roles can be done remotely. Other roles need to be in person. We'll let you know what's possible.
Will my expenses be covered?
Yes, we reimburse reasonable travel expenses for volunteers attending in-person activities.
Do you accept volunteers for work experience or Duke of Edinburgh?
We consider these on a case-by-case basis depending on what's needed and what we can offer. Get in touch to discuss.
I'm a student - can I volunteer?
Yes, we welcome student volunteers. Some roles may be particularly suitable for students studying relevant subjects (social work, psychology, etc.).
Get in Touch
Interested in joining our User-Led Panel or volunteering with us?
Email : info@nour.org.uk