Volunteering Opportunity: Road Victim Support Counselling Helpers with Road Victims Trust
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Opportunity Type: Long-term Commitment
District: North Herts
Location: Indoor
Time of day: Weekday Mornings, Weekday Afternoons
Practical Considerations: Expenses paid. Training and support offered. Equal opportunities policy and insurance in place.
Suitable for: 18 – 25 year olds, Aged 26 and over, Older People, People with a visual impairment, People with restricted mobility
Suitable for volunteers interested in: Children, Families & Family Support, Crisis Support, End of Life, Bereavement & Hospices
Does this opportunity provide wheelchair access?: Yes
Full Description:
You will be trained (see website for training course dates: https://www.rvtrust.org.uk/how-you-can-help/becoming-a-volunteer/volunteer-training/) to work with people affected by fatal road collisions, to provide both emotional and practical support in one hour weekly sessions. This can be long or short-term, depending on the case and encompass the investigation, inquest and court proceedings that may follow. Very demanding, rewarding work with good support.