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/BoroughDorsetOffice locationMoreland House, 480 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Dorset BH1 4BDExpected Number of Hours3 or more hours per monthDBS required?EnhancedPolice vetting required?YesClosing Date30/01/2026Refno6285Documents(PDF, 236.25kb)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 DorsetAs a Volunteer in Dorset your role will include:
Supporting victims in our multi-crime service, within a service framework
Delivering group support to clients via telephone or face to face
Working alongside our Volunteer and Community Engagement Manager and caseworkers to provide a client-led service.
Regular meetings to offer peer support and local updates
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 12-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.
Live in Dorset and be prepared to travel within the county if required
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 contact: denize.flynn@victimsupport.org.uk
