SEEN Request (Applicant)

Organisation Description

SEEN (Support, Educate, Empower, Nurture) has been running for 25 years. It was set up in 1999 to support those facing the trauma of an unplanned pregnancy and/or baby loss & pregnancy loss with a free, unbiased and confidential listening service, Later expanding into education, to provide RSE (relationship & sex education) including schools & youth clubs. In addition, we run an ‘I-Am Project’ a women’s prisons to build self esteem & confidence, and to identify & have positive relationships.
In this time we have supported over 17,000 individuals.
We are the only support centre offering non-directive support across the boroughs of Richmond, Kingston and Hounslow. The service is predominantly delivered by trained volunteers from the community.

What are they looking for?

Founded in 1999 by members of St Stephen’s Church, our objective has always been to offer non-judgemental, unbiased support. We are not a campaigning organisation. Respect for the client is central to our values and our approach is always person centred.
Our listeners and educators are trained to reflect our ethos and work in a way that is sensitive and appropriate to the client’s culture and beliefs. As a faith-based organisation, we believe this approach reflects the values of Christ, and we seek to express our Christian faith by serving others in this way.
We want a board of Trustees who have a heart and vision for developing the work of our charity. There are no specific qualifications needed, but we are especially interested in meeting individuals with any of the following skills, attributes and experiences. These may have been gained through your career, volunteering, or lived experience:
Our current board has a majority of male Trustees, so we are particularly interested in speaking with female applicants interested in joining us, but this is not essential.