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.

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.