About Victim Support at Court
Victim Support at Court or V-SAC is the only voluntary service in Ireland dedicated solely to court accompaniment for victims of crime, their families and witnesses. We are at the forefront of delivering a high quality court accompaniment service within the Irish judicial system.Our services are free and available to anyone who has been a victim of crime
What's Involved
The board of directors at Victim Support at Court, or V-SAC, seek expressions of interest from individuals with relevant expertise seeking to become volunteer directors of a vibrant charity at a crucial stage in its development.
• Continuing V-SAC’s commitment to good governance, inclusion and the highest ethical standards
• Attendance at monthly board meetings
• Monitoring the general performance of V-SAC, especially against strategic priorities and an annual work plan agreed by the board
• Leading on specific tasks or strategic objectives, as delegated by the board
• Development of policy in relation to the above areas or others, as required.
• Willingness to serve on ad hoc sub committees as required
Time commitment: 2-4 hours per month, approx.
V-SAC welcome expressions of interest from potential directors with expertise or high-level experience of the following: HR, Strategic Planning, Risk Management, Finance, Fundraising, Public Relations, Business, the Justice or the Community and Voluntary sectors
Victim Support at Court, or V-SAC, is the only voluntary service in Ireland dedicated solely to court accompaniment for victims of crime, their families and witnesses. We are at the forefront of delivering a high-quality court accompaniment service within the Irish judicial system and are currently piloting an expansion project which would see V-SAC become a national service.
In line with legislation, V-SAC directors are unpaid with out-of-pocket expenses reimbursed. V-SAC board meetings usually take place in Dublin City Centre.
What's required for this position
Expertise or high-level experience of the following:
HR, Strategic Planning, Risk Management, Finance, Fundraising, Public Relations, Business, the Justice or the Community and Voluntary sectors
- Accountancy/ Finance
- Advocacy/ Lobbyist
- Business/ HR/ Management
- Legal
- Personable Skills
- PR/ Marketing/ Market Research
- Research/ Journalism/ Media
Level of English required for this role:
Fluent English
Times and commitment required for this role
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Minimum time commitment: 2 years
Hours required: 6hrs Monthly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Dublin / Criminal Courts of Justice
Screening details for this role:
- Formal Interview
- Identification Check (photo ID etc…)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Initial induction and training
- Reimbursement of expenses
Age restrictions:
Over 21
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
No
