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.
The purpose of this role is to practically and emotionally support families to attend Prison visits with their loved one.
Duration: Ongoing
Start date: 17th July 2023
When can volunteers volunteer? Weekly, Fortnightly, Monthly
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Tasks the volunteer will be required to do: - To assist Out There individual clients / families to prison visits including picking them up from an agreed address and taking them back again
- To support Out There’s Clients with their emotional wellbeing which has been impacted by the imprisonment of a loved one.
- To have a full and clean UK Driving License and access to a fully licensed, taxed and a MOT’d car
- 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.
Training: - Safeguarding / Child Protection Training
- Hidden Sentence Training
Requirements: Relevant qualification or training, Own vehicle required, Driving license, Willing to travel by public transport or find own way to volunteering location
Skill and Qualifications Required: - To have a full and clean UK Driving License and access to a fully licensed, taxed and a MOT’d car
- Previous experience in supporting others with their emotional wellbeing
- Previous experience of supporting others to navigate the Criminal Justice System
- Be positive and friendly
- Have a non-judgmental attitude
- Be flexible and use initiative
- Be organised and punctual
- Have some experience of direct work with families, children or our client group.
Areas of Interest: Crime, Ex-offenders, Families, Health and wellbeing, Prisoners
Opportunity suitable for: Long term commitment, 18 and over
What activities will the volunteer do? Administration, Befriending, Driving, Escorting, Support Work
Skills gained in this role: Listening, Organising, Talking to others
Home based opportunity? No
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
