Court Volunteers (Aberdeen)

• Shelter Scotland (Aberdeen Hub)

• VO101690

This is an exciting role for someone who is interested in Housing Law and Social Justice.

Volunteers will attend court (on a Friday at Aberdeen Sheriff Court as this is when the Court sits) initially with a Housing Rights Worker and then move towards attending court independently to record case outcomes. Volunteers will pass on the details of Shelter Scotland to anyone unrepresented and requiring assistance. We also request that those attending court, complete Shelter Scotland’s questionnaire and will provide admin support by updating court spreadsheet with court outcomes. Volunteers may also be asked to undertake other admin tasks.

Main tasks include
• Attending court to sit in public gallery to take note of court case outcomes.
• Engaging with people attending court unrepresented.
• Providing information about Shelter Scotland services with leaflets, signposting to our website.
• Complete tenant questionnaire on experience of being in rent arrears
• Attending court to sit in public gallery to take note of court case outcomes.
• Engaging with people attending court unrepresented.
• Providing information about Shelter Scotland services with leaflets, signposting to our website.
• Complete tenant questionnaire on experience of being in rent arrears.

Full training and support is provided. Volunteers will receive training by the Volunteer Coordinator, receive Housing Law training for Volunteers and will then be supported into their role by the Staff Lead/Mentor.

All help is greatly appreciated and will make a real difference to people affected by/at risk of homelessness.

For more information please contact Anthea Reid, Volunteer Support Officer at Email: anthea_reid@shelter.org.uk or tel.: 03445152340.

Travel details

This volunteering opportunity will be on a Friday at Aberdeen Sheriff Court as this is when the Court sits and there will also be time in the Aberdeen Office.

Travel expenses

Volunteers are encouraged to claim any out of pocket expenses. We are committed to reimbursing reasonable out-of-pocket expenses for travel and subsistence related to volunteering activity. This will be discussed with Coordinator.

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Training details

Excellent training and support is provided. Volunteers will receive training by the Volunteer Coordinator, receive Housing Law training for Volunteers and will then be supported into their role by the Staff Lead/Mentor.

Taster available

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

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Frequency & commitment

This volunteering opportunity will be on a Friday at Aberdeen Sheriff Court as this is when the Court sits and there will also be time in the Aberdeen Office.

Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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This volunteering opportunity is also advertised across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.

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