Multi Crime Service Volunteer (Essex)

Could you provide support to victims of crime and empower them to overcome the emotional, psychological and practical effects of crime?

Expected Number of Hours: 3 or more hours per week

DBS required? Yes

Police vetting required? No

Closing Date: 15/09/2024

Depending on your role, you could be:

• Contacting victims of crime and helping them to overcome the effects of crime, via face to face, video, or telephone support
• Advising them on the Criminal Justice System and helping them to navigate through it
• Identifying situations where the individual should be referred to alternative support networks
• Sending in reports to the line manager to keep records up to date
• Providing some administrative support to local teams if required
• Writing letters to local organisations to raise funds
• Inputting data on our Case Management System

The benefits of volunteering at VS

• Comprehensive induction and one-to-one support for the role
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme which provides free, confidential assistance with any work, personal or family issue
• Rewarding sense of having made a positive difference to people’s lives
• Learn about the work of criminal justice agencies
• Free access to a wide range of eLearning and training opportunities to develop new skills
• Ability to engage with the Victim Support Volunteer Panel who represent our volunteers at a national level across the organisation
• Progress by specialising in supporting victims of specific crimes (such as domestic abuse or hate crime)