Court Support Volunteer - NSW Far West - # 190343
Intellectual Disability Rights Service
What does a JAS Volunteer do?
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Provides emotional and practical support to a person at court, police stations, legal meetings, or correctional facilities.
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Assists with explaining a person’s rights and outcomes including court orders and bail conditions.
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Facilitate any communication with Court Staff, Police and Lawyers.
Who is suitable to volunteer at JAS?
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Volunteers need to be flexible and available 1 – 2 days per fortnight (Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm).
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Volunteers possess a non-judgemental and empathetic manner.
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Volunteers need to have effective communication and listening skills, along with an understanding of the importance of confidentiality and boundaries.
What are the Benefits of Volunteering?
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Volunteers are comprehensively trained enabling them to effectively support people with Cognitive Impairment.
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Volunteers gain a range of experience associated with supporting people in the Criminal Justice System.
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IDRS is a Centrelink approved organisation i.e. can work under the Mutual Obligations Scheme.