Volunteer in Kent

At SATEDA, our mission is clear: to end domestic abuse. We know the scale of the challenge, which is why our aim is focused: ensuring no woman goes through it alone. Every woman and child should get the support they need.

We don’t just put a plaster over the problem, we offer a full journey of support through crisis, healing, and towards a future free from abuse and violence. But our reach is only as strong as the people who power it. That’s where you come in.

Volunteers are at the heart of SATEDA. Without you, many of our services wouldn’t exist, leaving women isolated and unsupported. By giving your time, you help us reach more women, offer more hope, and move closer to a world free from domestic abuse.

Volunteer in Kent with SATEDA and change lives

Women Supporting Women

Domestic abuse can happen to anyone – but the truth is, it happens to women at a far higher rate.

One in four women experience domestic abuse.

This is why our work matters.

Volunteering with us is more than giving time, it’s about showing up for a woman who might otherwise feel invisible, reminding her that support is here, and proving that a different future is possible.

Just by giving a few hours of your time a month, you can help a woman feel less isolated and, with your help, she’ll feel more confident to break the cycle of abuse.

Every call you make, every court visit you attend, every conversation at a drop in tells her she’s not alone.

Volunteer roles available

Due to the nature of our work some of these roles are restricted to women under the 2010 Equality Act.

Support Volunteers

We’re always interested in hearing from women who are passionate about supporting those affected by domestic abuse.

Our volunteers help us deliver some of our core services, including:

Support2Court Volunteer – Supporting women at family courts across Kent as a McKenzie Friend.
Outreach Volunteer – Helping at drop-ins and One Stop Shops (OSS), where we offer vital support and advice.
Wellbeing Caller – Making follow-up calls to clients to check on their progress and identify further support needs.

If you’re interested in joining our next intake or would like more information, please get in touch:
📧 tracy.marsh@sateda.org

Community Clothing Assistant

When women are facing financial hardship, even the basics can feel out of reach. Our Community Clothing Assistants are there to make sure women feel welcomed and supported as they choose what they need for themselves and their children.

From greeting women, to helping them find the right clothing for them, to packing bags to take home, you’ll be part of a team that restores dignity and hope.

No experience needed as full training will be delivered
Time commitment for this role is flexible.
Hours: We mainly need help Wednesday mornings and Friday afternoons.

Please email communityclothing@sateda.org for more information, or click the link below to register as a volunteer.

Project Hope Letter Writer

Two in three women in UK prisons have experienced domestic abuse. Behind those walls are stories waiting to be heard, voices waiting to be valued.

Through Project Hope, you can become a pen pal to a woman in prison by offering compassion, and the gift of human connection.

Sometimes, the smallest act of a few written words can be a turning point.

Commitment of at least 5 letters per month

Please email valerie.williams@sateda.org for more information, or click the link below to register as a volunteer.

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Community Ambassadors

Change starts with people like you, passionate members of the community who want to make a difference. Domestic abuse is a widespread issue that thrives in silence, and we believe raising awareness and starting conversations are key to tackling it.

By joining SATEDA as an ambassador, you’ll help highlight this issue and support our work in Swale and Kent to empower women and families affected by domestic abuse.

Hours: A few hours per month, when required

Location: Remote, but must be able to attend some community events

Please register your interest, here: REGISTER

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Found something for you?

We can only do this work if we’re in it together. We can’t wait to meet you!

By volunteering at SATEDA, you’ll:

Make a difference to local lives
Help us with our mission
Give back to the community
Gain experience and transferable skills
Receive a variety of training
Meet new people
Join a supportive team
Build on your confidence and self-esteem
Participate in unique experiences
Develop a sense of purpose and play a part in dismantling violence against women and girls

What our volunteers say

"During my time volunteering with SATEDA I have learnt so much and have encountered so many wonderful people. It has been a great honour to volunteer here and I will endlessly be inspired by it!"

Nataliia

Social Media Volunteer

"When I went through it myself, I didn’t have help, and it was difficult. Now I use my own experience to help others going through the same thing by going to court with them, talking with them and keeping them company when cases get delayed."

Anonymous

Support2Court Volunteer

"It's amazing to be part of this wonderful community."

Bunmi

Project Hope Coordinator Volunteer

“I volunteer to help others to make sense of what they are feeling after domestic abuse and to reassure them that there is hope at the end of the tunnel.”

Mary

Support Volunteer

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