Service User Group Facilitator Volunteer (Lancashire)
Location
Lancashire | United Kingdom
Job description
Service User Group Facilitator Volunteer (Lancashire)
Last year Victim Support provided tailored support to 184,000 people. As a VS Peer Supporter, you can use your own lived experience to understand others and help them to overcome the impact of crime and navigate through the criminal justice system.
County/Borough
Lancashire
Office location
Ringway House, Percy Street, Preston, PR1 3HQ
Expected Number of Hours
3 or more hours per week
DBS required?
Yes
Police vetting required?
No
Closing Date
22/03/2024
Refno
5371
Why volunteer with us?
- Make a difference – you will engage with victims of crime to create a shared spaces in which they share their own lived experience.
- Gain skills and experience – you will learn how to use your own lived experience to support others on an individual/group basis.
- 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 Lancashire
As a Volunteer in Lancashireyour role can include:
- Supporting victims of numerous crime types including anti-social behaviour, assault, harassment, stalking and fraud
- Facilitating zoom and in person support groups, presenting activities, signposting and providing information on additional support
Requirements for the Role
In order to join us as a Peer Supporter, you must:
- Be 18 years of age or over.
- Be able to volunteer for at least 4 hours per month, for at least 12 months.
- Undertake 25-30 hours of training.
- Be able to provide two references
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 Naomi Frostick [email protected] 01772 201142
Download the role description below
Documents
- Service User Group Facilitator (Lancashire) role description.pdf
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