South West Surrey Domestic Abuse Service (SWSDA) supports anyone affected by domestic abuse living in the boroughs of Guildford and Waverley.
We provide free, confidential and independent advice, skilled practical help and ongoing emotional support and information. Since 2004, we have helped thousands of survivors living in our local communities to feel empowered and informed to live a life free from domestic abuse harm.
Our services include one to one support, peer and group work, specialist help for children and young people and specific advice for the LGBTQ+ population.
Headline stats for our service include:
* 897 individuals supported
* 1,339 new referrals
* 221 cases supported through MARAC (Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference)
* 44 women supported through the Freedom Programme
* 550 professionals trained
* 239 one to one sessions provided to children and young people
Passionate and dedicated about improving the lives of others in our community. Empathy for the needs of our clients, a desire to help and are able to commit some of your time.
Our volunteers have many different reasons for wanting to support our team. Some want to build upon existing skills, some are looking for a rewarding, new experience. Volunteering with us can offer you the chance to:
Experience new challenges; build on, refresh or share your existing skills and knowledge; the opportunity to enhance work experience and develop new transferable skills; meet new people and be part of a team; increase your confidence; directly or indirectly support those who have been affected by domestic abuse; make a contribution to and enhance your local community
