CROP volunteer befrienders play a vital role in delivering CROP’s goal: to work with parents to end child sexual exploitation. A CROP volunteer befriending role can be both challenging and demanding but the rewards are great. You will be well trained, well supported and equipped with a range of useful skills. In return we ask you to:
- demonstrate a commitment to CROP’s aim and ethos;
- undergo our induction programme; and
- offer a minimum of two hours per week for, ideally, a minimum of 12 months.
How to apply
For details of CROP's forthcoming volunteer recruitment plans please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or telephone 0113 2403040.What volunteer befrienders receive
Volunteers at CROP will receive the following:
- Initial training. This is usually held over two full days on a weekend. It covers: an introduction to CROP (history, aims, ethos, etc.); an overview of child sexual exploitation in the UK; parents’ experience of child sexual exploitation; the role and skills of a befriender; and a look at boundary issues in relation to befriending.
- Regular, bi-monthly supervision with a named supervisor.
- Ongoing training opportunities. Recent topics have included: mental heath awareness, child law, dealing with difficult contacts, advocacy.
- Quarterly peer support group meetings.
- Occasional social gatherings.
- Out of pocket expenses.
