Multi-Crime Service Volunteer (Kent)

Victim Support

  • Ashford, Kent
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Last year 786,574 people were offered information and support from Victim Support. As a Service Delivery Volunteer you will provide specialist support services for people affected by crime.County/BoroughKentOffice locationCompass House, Tufton Street, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1BTExpected Number of Hours3 or more hours per weekDBS required?EnhancedPolice vetting required?NoClosing Date13/09/2025Refno6201Documents(PDF, 180.4kb)Why volunteer with us?
  • Make a difference - you will volunteer directly with victims and/or alongside staff.
  • Gain skills and experience - you will receive training on how to provide practical and emotional support.
  • Join our community - you will be part of a large community of over 1,500 volunteers and staff.
  • Beyond your role – attend one or our many events/webinars and join one of our six Equality, Diversity & Inclusion networks.
Volunteering with Victim Support in KentAs a Volunteer in Kent your role will include:
  • Supporting victims of crime in our multi-crime service
  • Delivering one-to-one support mainly by speaking with clients over the telephone or face to face
  • Working alongside our dedicated Volunteer and Community Engagement Manager and Caseworkers to provide a client-led service
  • Providing the validation, reflect and inform elements of our service framework
  • Monthly social events as well as invitation to further presentations with existing multi-agency partners.
What do we ask of you?In order to join us as a Service Delivery Volunteer, you must:
  • Be 18 years of age or over.
  • Be able to volunteer for at least 3 hours per week, for at least 12 months.
  • Undertake training over a 10-week period – this includes five virtual training days as well as completing a workbook and online learning modules.
  • Undertake an enhanced DBS check & be part of the DBS update service.
  • Be able to provide two satisfactory references.
  • Have an active email address that you are comfortable using in order to engage with VS communications.
Expenses
  • All Victim Support volunteers are entitled to out-of-pocket expenses incurred whilst volunteering, including travel and lunch.
Diversity Matters
  • VS strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
  • VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
  • We are happy to make reasonable adjustments to support you through the application process.
Want to find out more?
  • If you have any questions or would like to find out more about this role, please
the Volunteer and Community Engagement Manager in Kent, Becky at .

Victim Support