The Witness Service, provided by Victim Support, welcomes people who want to volunteer to support victims and witnesses through the court process.
If you’re interested in the criminal justice system, ...
Witness Service Court Volunteer - Gloucestershire
Practical details
Volunteering • Organisation role
Contact person
Catherine Redmond
Provided
Requirements
#123896
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Providing witnesses and their families with practical ,impartial, information the court process and emotional support during the day.
Working as a court volunteer can bring many benefits, including improved wellbeing. You’ll also gain new skills and learn more about the criminal justice system. This is a brilliant opportunity to meet new people and help give something back to the community.
As a Witness Service volunteer, you’ll be working alongside staff and other volunteers who want to help people who have either witnessed or experienced crime. You’ll be supporting them to give their best evidence in court, ensuring their voice is heard and making a positive impact on their lives.
You’ll need to be able to attend court one weekday per week in your local area during normal court hours - 9am to 5pm.
We're looking for volunteers to support at Gloucester Crown, Cheltenham Magistrates and Cirencester Crown plus at a remote link site in Gloucester.
No experience necessary as full training provided, we look for friendly, impartial, flexible individuals as it is quite an unpredictable role with some days busy and others fall quiet. Due to the training and investment of time needed, we do ask that you can stay for 12 months once accredited.
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About Victim Support Witness Service
The Witness Service, provided by Victim Support, welcomes people who want to volunteer to support victims and witnesses through the court process.
If you’re interested in the criminal justice system, have some spare time to give and are looking for an opportunity to help within the local community, this could be the right place for you.
As a Witness Service volunteer, you’ll be joining a team of trained staff and volunteers who are committed to supporting witnesses to give their best evidence in court.
Applications closing in a month.