Volunteers - Youth Justice

IW Volunteer; Remote; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in the United Kingdom is seeking volunteers for their Children's Services program. This role offers an exciting chance to work with children and families, especially in restorative justice projects. Volunteers will enhance their skills and gain valuable experience, contributing positively to the community. Applicants may come from various backgrounds and can volunteer during mornings, afternoons, or evenings with flexibility around school holidays.

Benefits

Free DBS check

Training provided

References provided

Insurance coverage for volunteers

Responsibilities

• Volunteer with the Youth Justice Service for restorative justice projects.
• Guide children in repairing harm and carrying out community reparation.

Skills

Meeting new people

Improving skills, knowledge, and experience

Completing online learning

DBS check (police) handling

Gaining references

Experience for entry to social work

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join our volunteer scheme here at Children’s Services, the scheme is managed by the Targeted Family Support Team and provides opportunity to volunteer across Children’s Services.

We are looking to grow our team of volunteers as we move forward in more effectively supporting children and families living on our Island.

Volunteers add real extra value to the great work the staff at Children’s Services are already doing.

Volunteering with us will provide you with opportunities to improve your skills knowledge and experience and to meet new people.

You may be retired, in further education, employed or seeking employment.

As the largest employer on the island, we are committed to supporting you through your volunteering journey.

Current and future opportunities include:

Youth Justice Panel

Sit on Referral Order panels and guide children to repair the harm they may have caused, enhance learning and carry out community reparation activities.

• Volunteer with the Youth Justice Service for restorative justice projects.

Skills

As a Children’s Services volunteer you will:

• Meet new people.
• Improve your skills, knowledge, and experience.
• Complete online learning from your own home.
• Have a DBS (police) check carried out free of charge.
• Gain references.
• Obtain experience for entry to social work.

Posted for:

• Children's Services, Isle of Wight Council
• Diversity and equal opportunities policy
• Accessibility
• Age restrictions
• Child Protection
• Complaints Policy
• Confidentially Policy
• Health and Safety Policy
• Ongoing support
• Suitable for Duke of Edinburgh Award
• Suitable for Supported Volunteering
• Suitable for Under 16's
• Suitable for Under 18's
• Training provided
• Volunteers covered by insurance

When can I volunteer?

Start Date: 01/09/2025

End Date: 01/10/2026

Availability

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

Morning: Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Afternoon: Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Evening: Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Availability Details

May vary. Strong requirement for assistance in school holidays.

Location

This opportunity has no specific location.