Family Services Volunteer: HMP Elmley/Swaleside/Standford Hill
Pact
As a member of the Family Services team, you’ll be supporting the families of those in prison.
Working as a member of the Family Services team, across all areas of the service, you’ll be offering information, guidance and support to families and loved ones of those in prison. Based in the prisons visitor's centre meeting and greeting visitors, you will provide practical and emotional support to families ensuring they are treated with dignity and respect and their voices are heard. As well as supporting in the visitor's centre, you will also be required to support Pact's play and children’s services during visits, and support our family day events.
Advice, Information & Support
Basic IT skills - internet & email, Managing People, Organising & Planning
• Ability to communicate effectively • Sociable and friendly • Non-judgemental and empathetic attitude • Flexible and willing to do any of the service tasks • Solution focused and resilient • Good understanding of safeguarding, professional boundaries and confidentiality
• Feel connected to those you are helping in your local community • Full training and induction provided with regular ongoing support • Develop skills and enhance your experience for future volunteering / employment opportunities • Out-of-pocket expenses covered in line with our expenses policy
4-8 hours per week, once a week
ME12 4DZ
HMP Elmley: Church Rd, Eastchurch, Sheerness ME12 4DZ HMP Standford Hill: Church Rd, Eastchurch, Sheerness ME12 4AA HMP Swaleside: Brabazon Road, Sheerness ME12 4AX
Prisons are accessible by car or the 360 Island Bus.
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