Martial Arts Instructor Volunteer - Female only (Croydon)

We are recruiting for a volunteer to teach the Women at our Refuge martial arts. It is also an opportunity for children to attend the class and learn some basic techniques!

The discipline and training of martial arts can lead to physical, mental, and emotional benefits that can improve the quality of your life in countless ways. Martial arts can help reduce stress and anxiety and helps train your mind to keep focused whilst remaining calm and alert.

Practicing martial arts releases chemicals like endorphins that lift your mood and helps direct your energy towards something positive that you can build over time. It also strengthens your body, helps boost your self-esteem and helps you identify what you wish to improve in your life and gives you the confidence to make positive changes.

About the service.. Hestia supports survivors of domestic abuse in London and the Southeast.

Our team provide support in 31 refuges across 7 London Boroughs. Last year Hestia supported 4,000 people to recover from the trauma of domestic abuse.

Anyone can be affected by domestic abuse, regardless of gender, age, race, or identity. Domestic abuse is not always physical violence, and it can take many forms including emotional, sexual abuse, coercive and controlling behaviour.

1 in 3 women and 1 in 7 men are affected by domestic abuse.