We are looking for a committed person who can support a child who has offended to draw up a contract to complete during their statutory court order. We are open to Vols with lived experience and people who want to be part of their community.
YJS work with young people from the ages of 10 to 18, who have come to the attention of the police as a result of anti-social/ offending behaviour. Our Volunteers facilitate Local Justice Panels in Chester, Northwich, Runcorn, Crewe, Macclesfield and Warrington from 5pm – 8pm. A number of our volunteers also support young people to participate Reparation hours in their local community – this can include activities such as gardening, painting, cooking and restorative projects. The YJS volunteers are also offered opportunities to be part of a mentoring project, volunteers will be linked to a young person and support their attendance to YJS and ‘other’ agency appointments. This will be a befriending arrangement which potentially could result in both parties completing positive activities together.
All of our volunteers are trained in ‘Panel Matters’ and ‘Restorative Justice’. Quarterly they are encouraged to attend Volunteer team meetings and receive a monthly Newsletter to keep them informed about practice, legislation and any relevant information.
We recruit in September of each year and train in October and/or November. Potential volunteers need to attend the mandatory training which tends to run on a Saturday and Sunday
No formal qualification is required, however IT and reading ability is necessary due to the reports that need to be read.
our volunteer pool comes from a mixed background, to those who have lived experience of offending and social problems to retired business directors, teachers or those that have worked in the caring profession.
We would prefer student applicants from year 1 (or able to give at least 2 years volunteering), someone who lives in the Cheshire area 12 months of the year and are able to get from A to B independently.
Any other volunteers will be considered
Travel. if this is applied for then we need proof of documents licence, insurance, MOT etc. Food is provided on the night
training
volunteer co-ordinator to contact
de-briefing after each panel
specialist delivery of training each quarter - Mental health; harmful sexual behavior, hate crime etc.
quarterly team meetings
monthly newsletter
supervision for mentoring roles
3 day mandatory training at the beginning
shadowing opportunities
quarterly training