Community Engagement Volunteer (Thames Valley)

Community Engagement Volunteer (Thames Valley)

Last year 786,574 people were offered information and support from Victim Support. As a VS Community Engagement Volunteer, you will help us reach more victims of crime.

County/Borough: Thames Valley
Office location: Home Based
Expected Number of Hours: 3 or more hours per week
DBS required? Yes
Police vetting required? No
Closing Date: 01/01/2025
Refno: 5865

Why volunteer with us?

• Make a difference - you will use your local knowledge to share what we do and how we can help.
• Gain skills and experience - you will learn the skills to effectively present and engage.
• Join our community - you will be part of a large community of over 1,500 volunteers and staff.
• Beyond your role - attend one of our many events/webinars and join one of our six Equality, Diversity & Inclusion networks.

What we ask of you?

• Be 18 years of age or over.
• Be able to volunteer for at least 3 hours per month, for at least 3 months.
• Complete a 3-day workbook.
• Undertake a DBS check where required.
• Be able to provide two satisfactory references.
• Have an active email address that you are comfortable using in order to engage with VS communications.

Expenses:

• All Victim Support volunteers are entitled to out-of-pocket expenses incurred whilst volunteering, including travel and lunch.

Diversity Matters:

• VS strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
• VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
• We are happy to make reasonable adjustments to support you through the application process.

Download the role description below.