Volunteers

Volunteers

The essential purpose of volunteer mentors is to complement and enhance the services provided by employed staff within the National Probation Service. Volunteer mentors provide a valuable link between the Probation Service and the local community and help to contribute towards the successful integration of offenders within the community

Volunteer mentors make a significant contribution to the range and quality of work undertaken by the National Probation Service. The Service in Cheshire is, therefore, committed to developing and implementing systems for the effective recruitment, training, management and use of volunteer mentors.

Volunteer mentors can assist probation staff in working with offenders in the following areas:-

  • Supporting offenders on group work programmes
  • Supporting/advising
  • Literacy and/or numeracy skills
  • Writing to prisoners
  • Visiting prisoners
  • Offer practical help and constructive advice in areas such as;
    Housing, Budget Management, Document/form filling, Employment opportunities, Training/skills, Leisure activities.
Volunteer mentors specification:
 
  • Age 18 or over
  • Reliable
  • Have an interest in working with offenders
  • Offer approximately 2/3 hours per week of your time
  • Possess good communication skills
Cheshire Probation Area's Mentoring Scheme has been awarded 'Approved Provider' status by the Mentoring and Befriending Foundation.
 

If you are interested in becoming a Volunteer please fill out the form below:

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