What does a JAS Volunteer do?
- Provides emotional and practical support to a person at court, police stations, legal meetings, or correctional facilities.
- Assists with explaining a person’s rights and outcomes including court orders and bail conditions.
- Facilitate any communication with Court Staff, Police and Lawyers.
Who is suitable to volunteer at JAS?
- Volunteers need to be flexible and available 1 – 2 days per fortnight (Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm).
- Volunteers possess a non-judgemental and empathetic manner.
- Volunteers need to have effective communication and listening skills, along with an understanding of the importance of confidentiality and boundaries.
When applying, please include your interests, skills and qualifications in your online application.
You will be required to provide contact details for 2 referees. When applying for this role you will receive a return email providing you with an email address to send this through to us.
What are the Benefits of Volunteering?
- Volunteers are comprehensively trained enabling them to effectively support people with Cognitive Impairment.
- Volunteers gain a range of experience associated with supporting people in the Criminal Justice System.
- IDRS is a Centrelink approved organisation i.e. can work under the Mutual Obligations Scheme.
Type of work
Disability Support, Mediation & Advocacy, Seniors & Aged Care
Suitable for
Centrelink Volunteers, People with disability, Skilled Volunteers
Commitment
Regular – more than 6 months
Training
Online and in person
Time required
Volunteering occurs 9-4 Monday to Friday. Volunteers choose the number of hours and days that they volunteer each week.
Reimbursement
Travel and administration expenses
Applications
To apply please email volunteer@idrs.org.au
