Multi Crime Service Volunteer (Coventry)

Location

Co. West Midlands | United Kingdom

Job description

Multi Crime Service Volunteer (Coventry)

Last year 786,574 people were offered information and support from Victim Support. As a Service Delivery Volunteer you will provide specialist support services for people affected by crime.

County/Borough

West Midlands

Office location

Steeple House, Percy Street, Coventry, CV1 3BY

Expected Number of Hours

3 or more hours per week

DBS required?

Yes

Police vetting required?

No

Closing Date

07/04/2024

Refno

5468

Why volunteer with us?

• Make a difference - you will volunteer directly with victims and/or alongside staff.
• Gain skills and experience - you will receive training on how to provide practical and emotional support.
• Join our community - you will be part of a large community of over 1,500 volunteers and staff.
• Beyond your role – attend one or our many events/webinars and join one of our six Equality, Diversity & Inclusion networks.

Volunteering with Victim Support in Coventry

As a Volunteer in Coventry your role will include:

• Helping our service users to cope, recover and move on from crime, via telephone and/or face to face support.
• Being part of a highly trained Volunteer team supporting those who have been affected by a wide range of crime types.
• Using your listening and communication skills to provide support that validates the experiences of our service users, makes them feel safer, connects them with local services and organisations, and informs them of their rights
• Supporting the Victim Support Coventry team by attending partnership and awareness events to raise the profile of Victim Support.

What do we ask of you?

In order to join us as a Service Delivery Volunteer, you must:

• Be 18 years of age or over.
• Be able to volunteer for at least 3 hours per week, for at least 12 months.
• Undertake training over a 10-week period – this includes five virtual training days as well as completing a workbook and online learning modules.
• Undertake a DBS check & be part of the DBS update service.
• Be able to provide two satisfactory references.
• Have an active email address that you are comfortable using in order to engage with VS communications.

Expenses

• All Victim Support volunteers are entitled to out-of-pocket expenses incurred whilst volunteering, including travel and lunch.

Diversity Matters

• VS strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
• VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
• We are happy to make reasonable adjustments to support you through the application process.

Want to find out more?

• If you have any questions or would like to find out more about this role, please contact Steven Postans on: [email protected] / 07827 256 263 

Download the role description below

Documents

• Service Delivery Volunteer Coventry.pdf
  (PDF, 569.86kb)

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