Family support makes a difference by supporting families to maintain family ties, alleviate worries and concerns, answer questions, provide advice and 1:1 support to help prisoners and families cope with the impact of a custodial sentence both during the sentence and leading up to release and resettlement.
Volunteers in this role will offer 1:1 support, information and guidance to families of prisoners, and this may develop to offering support to prisoners. The volunteer will be offering a listening ear and emotional support as well as signposting people to other agencies, and offering some practical support. Volunteers will also support staff to plan and facilitate special family visits such as father/child visits, mother/child sessions (Low Newton) first time Dads visits and family play day visits.
HMP Northumberland, HMP and YOI Low Newton, HMP Kirk Levington Grange and HMP Holme House
Please this link: https://www.nepacs.co.uk/page/apply-to-become-a-volunteer to see which locations and times are available for this role.
By volunteering with Nepacs you can:
• Help families in need
• Give back
• Learn new skills
• Build your confidence
• Meet new friends.
All volunteers need to be able to commit to the following:
• A minimum of 3 hours of time (weekly/fortnightly)
• Attend and complete relevant training
• Commit to getting a DBS with our help
• Commit to getting prison security clearance where necessary
• Stay with Nepacs for a minimum of 6 months to a year
• Volunteering in holiday periods/out of term time
Recognition of Quality Volunteer Experience
