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02.06.2025
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17.07.2025
Job Description:
Last year 786,574 people were offered information and support from Victim Support. As a Service Delivery Volunteer you will provide specialist support services for people affected by crime.
County/Borough Staffordshire Office location St.John’s House Weston Road Stafford ST16 3RZ Expected Number of Hours 3 or more hours per week DBS required? Yes Police vetting required? No Closing Date 04/09/2024 Refno 4535
Antisocial Behaviour Volunteer (Staffordshire)
Last year 786,574 people were offered information and support from Victim Support. As a Service Delivery Volunteer you will provide specialist support services for people affected by crime.
County/Borough Staffordshire Office location St.John’s House Weston Road Stafford ST16 3RZ Expected Number of Hours 3 or more hours per week DBS required? Yes Police vetting required? No Closing Date 04/09/2024 Refno 4535
Why volunteer with us?
1. Make a difference - you will volunteer directly with victims and/or alongside staff.
2. Gain skills and experience - you will receive training on how to provide practical and emotional support.
3. Join our community - you will be part of a large community of over 1,500 volunteers and staff.
Beyond your role – attend one or our many events/webinars and join one of our six Equality, Diversity & Inclusion networks.
Volunteering with Victim Support in Staffordshire
As a Volunteer in Staffordshire your role will include:
4. Working with victims of antisocial behaviour (ASB) offering support and information, signposting to other partner agencies and resources.
5. Gain and develop skills of working with vulnerable people.
6. Working in a team with other volunteers and staff.
7. Gain experience in working with the police, council, housing teams and other social landlords.
8. Attend events to promote the service covering Staffordshire, including Stoke on Trent.
What do we ask of you?
In order to join us as a Service Delivery Volunteer, you must:
9. Be 18 years of age or over.
10. Be able to volunteer for at least 3 hours per week, for at least 12 months.
11. Undertake training over a 10-week period – this includes five virtual training days as well as completing a workbook and online learning modules.
12. Undertake a DBS check & be part of the DBS update service.
13. Be able to provide two satisfactory references.
14. Have an active email address that you are comfortable using in order to engage with VS communications.
Expenses
15. All Victim Support volunteers are entitled to out-of-pocket expenses incurred whilst volunteering, including travel and lunch.
Diversity Matters
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments to support you through the application process.
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Created on 02/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom
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