Moving On Together Scheme
Haven Domestic Abuse Service provides free, specialist support to individuals and families affected by domestic abuse.
In addition to this, victim-survivors can access extended support through the Move On Together Scheme, which is a project ran by a pool of volunteers.
This project takes place throughout Boston and South Holland.
“Support” can take many forms – it could be just sitting down and having a chat over a cup of tea, helping someone make a doctor’s appointment online, showing them how to borrow a library book, help find a cookery course – or maybe teaching them to cook simple meals and giving moral support by accompanying them to a family court hearing, but this will vary a lot from one person to another.
The aim is for our MOT volunteers to give one to one, friendly support to a victim of domestic abuse who is on the road to recovery and helping them get the skills and confidence they need to move on, into a home of their own.
What can MOT Mentors do
- Provide a non-judgemental listening ear
- Improving emotional well-being;
- Decreasing social isolation;
- Reducing feelings of loneliness;
- Developing skills and interests;
- Accessing education or employment;
- Improving physical health;
- Accessing services
MOT offers great opportunities for mentors too
- Making a real difference to someone’s life;
- Personal development;
- Meeting and helping people;
- Experience in supporting people;
- Getting new skills;
Would you like to know more about becoming a volunteer?
Words from victim-survivors we have helped
Your voice matters – feedback is important to us!