volunteers wanted to work with young offenders

[deirdre leask]

Southwark Youth Offending Service is in need of Panel Members and Mentors to

support young offenders and our community.

We need men and women aged 21 & above from all ethnicities and social backgrounds - we are, however, particularly keen to recruit male volunteers!

We want people who live or work in the borough of Southwark,

who are good at listening and who are reliable.

No experience needed!

Volunteers will get full training and will gain valuable work experience.

WHAT DO PANEL MEMBERS DO?

Youth Offender Panels deal with young people who commit crime using a restorative approach. They are led by trained volunteers, representing the community. Panels give victims a chance to say how the crime has affected them and what might help to put things right.

WHAT DO MENTORS DO?

Mentors are involved in Reparation activities with young offenders, enabling them to repair the harm caused by their offending behaviour. Mentors also support individual young offenders practically and emotionally.

DATES FOR YOU DIARY?

We will be interviewing and training mentors in October/ November 2018.

We will be interviewing and training panel members in the New Year 2019.

PLEASE CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION AND/OR

AN APPLICATION PACK.

[Sue]

You don't give any contact details??