How To Help
Ways You Can Help
By working together we can have a stronger voice in raising awareness of Domestic Abuse.
Domestic Abuse devastates the lives of one if four women and the children (Council of Europe 2002) Every minute in the UK, the police recieve a call from the public for assistance regarding domestic abuse (stanko 2000)
Women's Aid group such as ours are working hard to support women and their children but we need your help!
Become A Member
Membership is open to women who support the aims & objectives of East Fife Women's Aid.
Benefits:
- Invitation to our Annual General Meeting
- Nominate & Vote on the election of Directors
- Vote on Resoloutions submitted to General Meetings
- Receive relevant information on the work of the organisation
Responsibilities:
- Commit to EFWA's Aims & Objective
- Support a feminist analysis of domestic abuse
- Advocate for EFWA in the community
Become A Supporter
We welcome supporters both male and female who want to support the work of EFWA.
Benefits:
- Invitation to our Annual General Meeting
- Receive relevant information on the work of the organisation
Responsibilities:
- Commit to EFWA's Aims & Objective
- Support a feminist analysis of domestic abuse
- Advocate for EFWA in the community
To apply for membership or to become a supporter, an application form should be submitted to the directors for consideration and acceptance. Membership/Supporter fees are renewable annually.
- Application Form
- Aims & Objectives
Volunteer
Do you have a few hours to spare each week?
We are looking for women who have an interest in working with women and supporting women and children who have experience of domestic abuse.
There are a variety of tasks you can do as an EFWA Volunteer: Admin, Fundraising, DIY, Publicity, working with women experiencing domestic abuse giving them information and support, accompanying them to appointments in court, with other agencies and with solicitors. Volunteers can also work with the children of abused women by spending time with them at our office or at the refuge, taking them on outings, and befriending them. Helping to raise awareness about the issues surrounding domestic abuse is another area where volunteers can help, through giving talks to groups or agencies. They can attend meetings with agencies and at the Scottish Women’s Aid national office. This list is lengthy but not exhaustive and volunteers can be involved in all or any part of this work.
Expenses for travelling will be reimbursed and training will be given.
All volunteers must complete an application form and an enhanced disclosure.
Become a Director
Join a team who are committed to ensuring the strategic direction, effectiveness, control and accountability of East Fife Women's Aid.
Make a Donation
Donations can be made by sending a cheque (made payable to EFWA) to the above address. An online donation facility will be available shortly.