Volunteer Opportunity
Court Accompaniment Volunteer
Location:
Valletta
Days/hours of Volunteering
weekday mornings
Age Restrictions
25+
Typical responsibilities:
– To accompany victims to court sittings and appointments
– To provide emotional support before and during proceedings
– To liaise respectfully with the VSM team and follow confidentiality procedures
Desirable skills:
– Strong listening skills
– Empathy and emotional sensitivity
– Reliable and smart
About the Voluntary Organisation:
Victim Support Malta
Victim Support Malta (VSM) is a registered Non-Governmental Organisation which provides support and assistance to victims of crime, such as theft, burglary, cyber crime, domestic violence, sexual assault, harassment, physical assault and hate crime. The services provided by VSM include the provision of emotional support to assist victims in overcoming trauma following a crime; information and support pertaining to the relative criminal procedures (e.g. the victims’ right to request compensation and to access forms of protection provided by the law); and practical assistance (e.g. liaison with the police, or other ancillary matters)