voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Prison Visitor Centre Volunteer (Fife) Volunteer Opportunity No. VO86729 - Created/last updated: 27/04/2023 | ![]() Opportunity |
About this opportunity: | The Family Centre HMP Glenochil is built on a strategic partnership between Stirling Interfaith Community Justice Group, the Scottish Prison Service and the Scottish Government, in response to the needs of male offenders and the families of offenders across Scotland. The aim of the Family Centre is to provide a supportive, friendly and welcoming environment for families visiting a prisoner. Support is provided by staff and trained volunteers to ensure experiences of prison visiting are less stressful and more positive thereby encouraging more frequent visits and maintaining family ties in order to reduce re-offending increase the stability of childrens lives and achieve positive long-term outcomes for all of the family. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Minimum age: | 16 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maximum age: | 100 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Training provided: | Wide range of training around working with people in criminal Justice system eg child protection adult protection. Training for other projects may be offered | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Out of pocket expenses paid? | Yes - petrol cost still to be determined | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Experience required: | Non judgmental, patient, good listener, confidentialily | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restrictions on who can volunteer | No restrictions were specified. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Application process: | Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat; Interview; PVG membership required; References | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Taster available? | No, not for this opportunity. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Travel Details | HMP GLENOCHIL, Alloa FK10 3AD | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Saltire Award | This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25. |