Drop-in Volunteer

Beyond Detention

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Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring

Basic IT skills - internet & email, UK Driving Licence

Willingness to accept people without being judgemental or seeking to influence them  Ability to keep calm when faced with difficult situations, including when listening to traumatic stories or meeting people who may be displaying a wide range of emotions  Ability to demonstrate empathy and understanding  Ability to listen - encouraging others to express their own thoughts and feelings  Aware of body language and able to put residents at ease  Emotionally resilient with an understanding of the need for professional boundaries  Interested in meeting new people from a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, and beliefs  Willingness to abide by our policies and procedures, in particular respecting a resident’s right to confidentiality and date protection  Willingness to attend our ongoing training programme and other events

Beyond Detention is committed supporting all volunteers through:  A clear Role Description and Code of Contact  Role specific training – through the induction process and our ongoing training (OGT) programme Ongoing mentoring as a new volunteer Ongoing support from the In-Detention Coordinator   Regular communication about your role and the activities of the organisation.   The opportunity to give regular feedback on your role and the wider organisation.   Doing our best to help you develop your volunteering role with us, while recognising your need to balance this with work, study, family and/or other commitments.  Annual recognition of the volunteering you have done for Beyond Detention, plus references for work, study or other volunteering if required.  Honouring the time commitment you have agreed to give and not putting pressure on you to commit more.  Treating all volunteers fairly and in accordance with our Policies and Procedures.  Trying to resolve fairly any issues or difficulties you may have whilst you volunteer with us before they become problems, in line with our Policies and Procedures.   Promptly reimbursing agreed out-of-pocket expenses following procedures set out in our Expenses Policy.  Providing adequate insurance to cover your volunteering within the scope of your Role Description or any additional tasks approved by us.    Additional benefits of being a Drop-In Volunteer may include:  Knowledge that drop-in sessions mean a great deal to residents, reducing their isolation and giving them something to look forward to Experience of running drop-in sessions within a unique environment  Being part of the enhanced support service offered to people detained indefinitely at YWIRC Resulting knowledge, skills, and experience Being part of the Beyond Detention team with regular opportunities to meet in person and online

Further location details may be provided below.

Katrina Allen

43 Bromham Road

MK40 2AA

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