Voluntary post: Referral Order Community Panel Member

Walsall Youth Justice Service Voluntary post:
Referral Order Community Panel Member What is a Referral Order Community Panel Member?

A Referral Order is a Court Order which can only be given to children aged between 10-18 years. A Referral Order panel member is a trained volunteer who sits alongside other trained volunteers to form a Referral Order panel. The panel will meet with the child and their family to talk about the offence and the impact of their actions on the victim(s) and community.

The panel supports the child to take responsibility for their own actions and create a tailored plan aimed at repairing harm and reducing the risk of re‑offending.

You must be able to demonstrate good communication skills, motivation, reliability, sensitivity, flexibility, discretion, commitment and negotiation.

We need panel members who represent their local community; this means men and women, 18 years and over from every ethnic and social background, who are committed to making a difference for the children of Walsall.

To attend a minimum of two panel evenings per month.

We ask you to be able to commit for at least 12 months of volunteering following training.

We reimburse reasonable travel expenses against receipts and provide refreshments.

Full training is provided with further supervision, support and training throughout the year.

The opportunity to support children and their families within your community, offer skills for the local community, receive training, teamwork, experience for your CV, a chance to gain exposure in different fields and meet new people.

Volunteering for Walsall Youth Justice Service can also provide vital experience if you are considering a career working with children.

Yes, all volunteers are required to have a DBS (provided via Walsall Council).

To register your interest please contact Kelly Rutherford at Kel for further information and details on how to apply. Final date for any enquiries will be Sunday 25th January 2006.