Huddersfield’s SWEET project needs volunteers to help support sex workers and their families

Jun 5 2009 By Katie Campling

"It can take a while for things to get processed but I would encourage people to stick with it."

She stressed that each volunteer will be judged on their merits and all volunteers accepted will get one-to-one support, supervision and a mentor.

June, from Rastrick, is a Sweet project worker and first joined as a volunteer.

She said: "Volunteering is a fantastic way of getting back into the workforce.

"Through volunteering my confidence has grown enormously.

"I have gained skills around 21st Century working."

Julia added: "Sweet is not just about empowering the women that are involved in prostitution, it’s about empowering all of us.

"June’s example is that she volunteered and was empowered by that."

For more information about the Sweet project and volunteering, contact Julia at Kirklees Safer Stronger Communities on 01484 226911 or email Julia.plaine@kirklees.gov.uk