Victim Support
Last year 786,574 people were offered information and support from Victim Support. As a VS Community Engagement Fundraising Volunteer, you will help us reach more victims of crime.
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 or our many events/webinars and join one of our six Equality, Diversity & Inclusion networks.
Volunteering with Victim Support in Essex As a Volunteer in
Essex
your role will include:
Organising and attending events and meetings to raise our VS profile
Engaging with our local communities to inform them about crime and our work
Gaining experience in planning and organising events and delivering presentations.
Working in partnerships with local Community Voluntary Services (CVS), universities and other local partnership organisations.
Representing Victim Support at CVS events, university events, pride events and local fetes.
What we ask of you? In order to join us as a Community Engagement Volunteer, you must:
Be 18 years of age or over.
Be able to volunteer for at least 2-4 hours per month, for at least 6 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 to engage with VS communications.
Expenses
All Victim Support volunteers are entitled to out-of-pocket expenses incurred while volunteering, including travel and lunch.
Diversity Matters
VS strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and is 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.
Want to find out more?
If you have any questions or would like to find out more about this role, please contact 08081781694/Sarah.Read@victimsupport.org.uk
Download the role description below
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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 or our many events/webinars and join one of our six Equality, Diversity & Inclusion networks.
Volunteering with Victim Support in Essex As a Volunteer in
Essex
your role will include:
Organising and attending events and meetings to raise our VS profile
Engaging with our local communities to inform them about crime and our work
Gaining experience in planning and organising events and delivering presentations.
Working in partnerships with local Community Voluntary Services (CVS), universities and other local partnership organisations.
Representing Victim Support at CVS events, university events, pride events and local fetes.
What we ask of you? In order to join us as a Community Engagement Volunteer, you must:
Be 18 years of age or over.
Be able to volunteer for at least 2-4 hours per month, for at least 6 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 to engage with VS communications.
Expenses
All Victim Support volunteers are entitled to out-of-pocket expenses incurred while volunteering, including travel and lunch.
Diversity Matters
VS strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and is 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.
Want to find out more?
If you have any questions or would like to find out more about this role, please contact 08081781694/Sarah.Read@victimsupport.org.uk
Download the role description below
#J-18808-Ljbffr