To provide emotional support to the families and loved ones of people in prison.
The families we work with sometimes have limited or no access to support from their own family and friends and little help or encouragement at a challenging time in their lives. By giving your time you will be helping Out There as a charity to help them to feel less isolated, more supported and better able to support their imprisoned family member.
Start date: 25th May 2024
When can volunteers volunteer? Weekly, Fortnightly
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Tasks the volunteer will be required to do: - To support Out There’s Adult Clients with their emotional wellbeing which has been impacted by the imprisonment of a loved one
- To stay in touch with clients either on the phone or in the community
- To support in signposting clients to other relevant support systems
- To help out at Out There events and group activities by assisting in setting up, organising and chatting with clients
- Keep up to date records of sessions and identify any next steps
- To represent Out There’s values and ethos when supporting clients
- Be able to work on own initiative with ongoing support and guidance from Out There colleagues.
- Be able to travel throughout Greater Manchester
Training: Safeguarding
Hidden Sentence
Requirements: Relevant qualification or training, Willing to travel by public transport or find own way to volunteering location
Areas of Interest: Crime, Families, Health and wellbeing, Prisoners, Social Welfare, Victim support, Women
What activities will the volunteer do? Befriending, Mentoring, Providing advice, Support Work
DBS Check Required: Yes
About the host organisation
Hosted by: Out There (Supporting Families of Prisoners)
Organisation Profile: Out There is a registered charity providing emotional and practical support and an information service to the families of prisoners. We are based in Old Trafford but work throughout Greater Manchester.
Some of the support we offer includes:
A listening ear
Telephone support
Home visits
Help in maintaining contact
Referrals to other agencies
Wellbeing events
Practical and emotional support
Direct work with children
Charity number: 1120342
