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Witness Service Volunteer
When We Need You
From 23/08/2007 onwards
About Opportunity
Witness Service Volunteers are present in Courthouses to meet witnesses, both prosecution and defence, who have been cited to attend criminal trials at Sheriff and High Courts. They offer practical information about court proceedings, including, where possible/requested, a familiarisation visit to an empty courtroom, as well as providing a listening ear to any issues/worries that individual witnesses may have – trying to address these and/or referring people on to whatever appropriate person/agency that might exist. To help them with this task, Volunteers are provided with support and supervision and are managed by Victim Support Scotland staff.
Availability
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About Victim Support Scotland
To provide information, practical help and emotional support to all witnesses attending criminal trials within the courthouse.
Skills & Experience
Communication and general life skills. Empathy. A ‘people person’. ( Legal experience/counselling qualifications are not necessary)
Travel Details
The opportunities occur exclusively within the confines of Sheriff Courts at Oban, Campbeltown, Lochgilphead, Dunoon and Rothesay. Volunteers make their own travel arrangements (costs reimbursed) to locations.
Restrictions
Age restriction due to insurance.
Requirements
Application Form, Induction/Training, Informal Chat, Interview, Police Check, References, Trial Period
Training and Induction Details
4 full day in house accreitation training (probably in Lochgilphead). Paid staff support and supervision.
Work Type
Advice / Information giving
Client Group
Crime / Safety
Expenses Detail
Can be paid daily/monthly as perferred. Public transport rates if practical, 34p per mile if not
Accessibility Details
No Wheelchair Access
No Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
4 hours per Week. Minimum Commitment: 6 months
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.
Volunteers Required
3
Reference Code
7-72
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
Paisley Sheriff Courthouse
St James Street
Paisley
Scotland
PA3 2HW
Contact: Suzanne Wilson
Tel: 0141 849 1311
Email: victimsupport.argyll&bute@vict...
