Volunteer

Description

Are you a people person? Do you enjoy getting out into the community and experiencing new things?  The Crime Victims Helpline is currently seeking friendly, outgoing people to help us raise awareness of our services.

The national Crime Victims Helpline, Freephone 116 006, is a listening and support service for victims of crime in Ireland. Our aim is to support, inform and empower victims of crime and all those impacted by crime. We provide time and space for victims to talk about their experiences. We also provide information about the criminal justice system and referrals to other resources in the community.

As an Outreach Volunteer, you will attend events on behalf of the Crime Victims Helpline (CVH). This is not a fundraising position and no bucket shaking is required. We simply want to get the word out about the services we provide. Some examples of the types of events CVH has attended in the past are National Ploughing Championship, Dublin Pride Parade, Cork Summer Show, Over 50s Expo, a wide variety of volunteer fairs and health and safety events.    

Training will be provided and expenses associated with attending events will be paid for by CVH. We request that volunteers commit to training and participating in at least two events each year.

We welcome volunteers from all walks of life and value diversity.

If you are interested in volunteering with us, please download an application form www.crimevictimshelpline.ie/us/volunteer 

Any queries can be directed to info@crimevictimshelpline.ie or 01 408 6118

Is training provided?: Yes

Tasks that the volunteer(s) will be expected to undertake:

Attending events on behalf of the Crime Victims Helpline to raise awareness of our services.

Skills required for this role:

Friendly, outgoing, reliable

Details of time commitment needed for role:
At least two events in a twelve month period.

Minimum time commitment per week:
1 hour p/week

Additional screening required for this role:
Application, interview, reference check