Support Volunteer

Victim Support Scotland
VO102907

Making a difference

Our volunteers provide emotional support, practical help, information and guidance through the criminal justice system. We aim to empower people who have been impacted by crime, to move on with their lives.

Discuss service users’ needs by telephone, appointments and face-to-face contact, agreeing next steps at the end of each contact

Help service users feel more confident by arranging and conducting court familiarisation visits

Support service users in the court room and other appropriate locations on the day of the trial, liaising with court officials on behalf of the service users.

Feedback and agree follow-up actions with staff members

Provide administrative support in completing the service users journey

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Training details

You will be required to undergo 40 hours of in-depth learning and development over a period of up to 12 weeks, through online self-study, virtual workshops and supervised support, resulting in accreditation.

This will equip you with the necessary skills, experience, and knowledge to provide high quality support to victims and witnesses of crime.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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