What will you be doing?
We recruit volunteers to work with people in the criminal justice system. This can be carried out by phone, teams, in probation offices or in cafes as appropriate. Our volunteers support people on probation to achieve specific goals, improve their wellbeing and build a better future.
Our volunteers:
Are over 18 years old
Build the confidence of our participants with their reading and writing skills,
Support with housing needs such as budgeting or searching for properties,
Helping them to explore employment options,
Addressing issues like social isolation,
Assisting with their to access support agencies,
Working with those who have been victims of crime themselves,
Increasing their sense of self worth,
Supporting reintegration into the community
You will also receive appropriate background information about the participant and any associated risk information.
Skills required:
Effective listening and communication with others
Reliability- to keep to commitments and/or appointments
Use of your own initiative to identify and access relevant resources
An ability to share information appropriately within the boundaries of confidentiality and maintain a professional relationship.
A demonstration of positive behaviour, providing a good role model to participants through pro-social modelling
Non-judgmental, open minded and self-aware
Knowledge of basic IT skills
An ability to encourage and allow people to make their own choices and decisions
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Are you interested in volunteering in the Criminal Justice System? - Seetec