Victim Support
Location
4 The Chequers, High Street, Ingatestone CM4 0DG
Full job description
Last year 786,574 people were offered information and support from Victim Support. As an Administration Volunteer, you will provide support to the Volunteer Manager and the team of volunteers delivering services to people affected by crime and traumatic events.
County/Borough
Essex
Office location
Victim Support, Suite 4, The Chequers, High Street, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 0DG
Expected Number of Hours
3 or more hours per week
DBS required?
Enhanced
Police vetting required?
No
Closing Date
27/08/2025
Refno
5669
Why volunteer with us?
- Make a difference – you will volunteer directly with our staff teams.
- Gain skills and experience – you will receive guidance on performing administration duties.
- 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 Essex
As a Volunteer in Essex your role will include:
- Maintaining accurate records of volunteers’ activities and contributions.
- Gaining experience in recruiting, training and celebrating volunteers.
- Working in partnership with local Community Voluntary Services and universities.
- The opportunity to take part in volunteer recruitment and celebration events.
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 1 week period – this includes virtual training days.
- 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 contact 08081781694/Sarah.Read@victimsupport.org.uk
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