Volunteers - Youth Justice

This is an exciting opportunity to join our volunteer scheme here at Children’s Services, the scheme is managed by the Targeted Family Support Team and provides opportunity to volunteer across Children’s Services.

We are looking to grow our team of volunteers as we move forward in more effectively supporting children and families living on our Island.

Volunteers add real extra value to the great work the staff at Children’s Services are already doing.

Volunteering with us will provide you with opportunities to improve your skills knowledge and experience and to meet new people.

You may be retired, in further education, employed or seeking employment.

As the largest employer on the island, we are committed to supporting you through your volunteering journey.

Current and future opportunities include:

• Youth Justice Panel
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  Sit on Referral Order panels and guide children to repair the harm they may have caused, enhance learning and carry out community reparation activities. To volunteer with the Youth Justice Service for restorative justice projects.

As a Children’s Services volunteer you will:

• Meet new people and Improve your skills, knowledge, and experience
• Complete online learning from your own home
• Have a DBS (police) check carried out free of charge
• Gain references
• Obtain experience for entry to social work

Posted for: Children's Services, Isle of Wight Council

• Diversity and equal opportunities policy
• Accessibility
• Age restrictions
• Child Protection
• Complaints Policy
• Confidentially Policy
• Health and Safety Policy
• Ongoing support
• Suitable for Duke of Edinburgh Award
• Suitable for Supported Volunteering
• Suitable for Under 16's
• Suitable for Under 18's
• Training provided
• Volunteers covered by insurance

Start Date: 01/09/2025

End Date: 01/10/2026

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May vary. Strong requirement for assistance in school holidays.

This opportunity has no specific location
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Children's Services, Isle of Wight Council