Volunteer Befriender – In-Detention

Beyond Detention

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Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring

Admin, Basic IT skills - internet & email, Counselling, Evaluating & Reviewing, Language Skills

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 detainees 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 detainee’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 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 Volunteer 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 Volunteer Befriender may include: Knowledge that visits by befriending volunteers mean a great deal to detainees, reducing their isolation and giving them something to look forward to. 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 Bedford

MK40 2AA

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