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Outreach Volunteer - Peterborough and Huntingdon
Practical details
Volunteering • Organisation role
Contact person
Clare Green
Provided
#125535
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Our Outreach service supports vulnerable and intimidated witnesses giving evidence at court.
Our Outreach volunteers support witnesses and victims before, during and after the trial, both remotely and in person.
You’ll be a key supporter for your witness, helping them to prepare in advance of the trial and accompanying them to court on the day. You’ll work with them to build a tailored package of support that meets their individual needs.
You may also work with the witness after the trial, arranging referrals to other support services where needed.
As you gain experience in the role, you may be working with vulnerable or intimidated witnesses who require an advanced level of support, including victims of sexual or domestic abuse and children or young witnesses.
As part of the role, you’ll need to be able to contact witnesses by video call or meet in a safe space such as a school or community centre. You’ll need the ability to travel by car or public transport as required. You’ll also need a computer with a camera and microphone, and to be able to talk safely in a private space.
These roles can be more flexible than court-based roles, as you will not be attending court on a weekly basis. However, you may need to meet with witnesses and victims at various times throughout the day, and you’ll need to be able to spend the day in court with them when their case comes to trial.
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About Victim Support
Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting victims of crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We provide specialist help to support people to cope and move on to the point where they feel they are back on track with their lives.
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