About the opportunity
This
exciting rewarding role is to provide a structured face to face support service
to victims of crime in their homes or a safe meeting location (depending upon
the home visit risk assessment). Volunteering can fit in with work/family
commitments as long as regular contact with the client is maintained.
A time commitment of approximately 2 - 4 hours per week for
at least 2 years is expected, Full training and support is provided, along
with out of pocket expenses.
The training is four full days where the volunteer will
learn about the impact of crime and the basics of supporting victims of core
crime (Burglary, theft, criminal damage, and assault). Volunteers have
the opportunity to learn, experience, and develop as individuals whilst being
part of a team. Opportunities for enhanced specialist training for serious
crime cases involving Domestic Abuse, Sexual Violence/abuse, and Homicide are
available for volunteers who have the commitment and ability to undertake this
enhanced service.
Interviews will take place shortly before core training
events in the spring and autumn terms and you will work under the direct
supervision of a local manager.
About Victim Support
We are a
National service working to our six core values: Strength, Diversity,
Welcoming, Straightforward, Excellence and Ambitious. We provide a variety
of support services to residents nationwide using local fully trained
volunteers.
We offer free and confidential emotional support,
information and practical help to anyone impacted by crime - not only victims
and witnesses, but their friends, family and other people caught up in the
aftermath.
What you require to become a
volunteer for Victim Support
- 18+ with life skills and time to commit to a very worthwhile opportunity.
- To be non-judgemental and offer genuine empathy
- To have an ability to listen, focus on and get on with people of all ages and from all cultures and backgrounds and follow our Equality Diversity and Inclusion policy.
- To be computer literate, with access to a computer.
Victim support visiting service is offered by appointment
Monday to Friday until 7pm and on Saturdays until 4pm. Telephone support is
available to victims requesting telephone contact and is available 7 days a
week usually by appointment.
Volunteering takes place within your extended neighbourhood
and we currently have opportunities available in the Portsmouth, Havant,
Waterlooville, Fareham, Gosport and surrounding areas with local managers to
support.
For further
details please contact Victim Support on 02380 240600
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