Volunteer Panel Member
Royal Borough of Greenwich Youth Justice Service
We are looking for volunteer panel members (local people from the borough) to lead discussions with young people, parent(s) and Youth Justice Officers to agree a plan of support and intervention for young people who have offended and sentenced to a community order by the youth court.
We are looking for volunteer panel members (local people from the borough) to lead discussions with young people, parent(s) and Youth Justice Officers to agree a plan of support and intervention for young people who have offended and sentenced to a community order by the youth court. Volunteers receive 4 full days training (some Saturdays) and must be able to commit to at least one evening per month for a year to sit panels.
Advice, Information & Support,Community Work
Evaluating & Reviewing, Negotiating, Reading & Writing
• An interest in the needs and welfare of young people. • The ability to relate to others and engage with young people and families. • An understanding of the issues facing young people and their lived experience. • A strong commitment to work without prejudice towards people of different ages, ethnic, cultural and social backgrounds. • An ability to understand documents, to identify and comprehend relevant facts, and to follow arguments. • A willingness to listen to advice and to the views of others and work as a team. • Maturity, patience and the ability to remain calm. • An ability to establish and maintain boundaries. • Reliability and punctuality. • An understanding of the voluntary role - its responsibilities and boundaries.
Rewarding contribution to supporting vulnerable and at risk local young people and families. 4 days training, regular supervision and continuous practice development, Access to online Youth Justice Board online training hub. Signposting and support to Level 5 Restorative Justice Facilitator training with Greenwich University. Supported application to Professional Certificate in Effective Practice (Youth Justice) if appropriate. Employment and personal references provided on completion of one year's volunteering.
4 full days training split between two Saturdays and some weekday evenings. At least one evening a month for a year (with opportunity to do more than that).
SE18 6HQ
The Woolwich Centre 35 Wellington Street London SE18 6HQ
Woolwich Arsenal train, DLR and Elizabeth Line All buses into Gordon Square, Woolwich.
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