Our volunteers support witnesses (including victims) and their friends and family when they come to court. You’ll give them practical information about the process, as well as emotional support to help them feel more confident when giving evidence.
We’re looking for volunteers who have a friendly, mature and empathetic manner towards others. You need to have good listening and verbal communication skills. We’re also looking for people who are non-judgemental and impartial in supporting all people.
No previous experience or knowledge of court processes necessary as full training provided. Gain an excellent insight into the criminal justice system and experience of supporting others through a difficult time. We are looking for volunteers who can offer a week day per week (9-5 and this would need to be a Tuesday as it's the day trials are heard at this court) and could stay for a period of 3 months training followed by 12 months as an accredited volunteer. We welcome suggestions for more flexible volunteerings. Local travel and lunch reimbursed.
Our volunteers come from a range of backgrounds and we particularly welcome applications from people with physical or mental health conditions, and people from Black Asian Minority Ethnic (BAME) and LGBT+ communities. We are committed to offering a welcoming and inclusive environment to witnesses, staff, and volunteers