Children's Panel members are ordinary people like you who have chosen to do something extraordinary. Children's Panel members make decisions about the welfare of vulnerable children and young people and what needs to be done to support and protect children and young people. Being a member of the Children's Panel could change your life, and make a difference to someone else's. Many people join because they want to make a valuable contribution to their community. Others enjoy the skills development that membership of the Children's Panel can bring. Many of the skills that make a good panel member are also highly valued in the workplace such as negotiation, leadership, communication and teamwork. You don't need any formal qualifications. You just need to care. We are now recruiting 550 new panel members to serve across Scotland. Have you got what it takes? BEING A PANEL MEMBER IN ABERDEEN: If you have any queries, or would just like to chat to someone about volunteering in the Children’s Hearings System, please contact the Clerk to the Area Support Team: NAME: Mark Masson EMAIL: mmasson@aberdeencity.gov.uk TEL: 01224 522989 NAME: Cheryl Nevill EMAIL: cnevill@aberdeencity.gov.uk TEL: 01224 522113 For more details and to apply to join the panel in your local area please visit www.childrenspanelscotland.org

How can you support victims and witnesses of crime? Victims of crime often feel a range of emotions such as anxiety, confusion and anger. It is Victim Support Scotland’s role to provide victims and witnesses of crime emotional and practical support in person, online, and in court. Volunteers are supported by VSS staff who manage the service. How would you help? Our volunteers provide emotional support, practical help, information and guidance through the criminal justice system. We aim to empower people who have been impacted by crime, to move on with their lives. • Discuss service users’ needs by telephone, webchat, appointments and face-to-face contact, agreeing next steps at the end of each contact. • Help service users feel more confident by arranging and conducting court familiarisation visits. • Support service users in the court room and other appropriate locations on the day of the trial, liaising with court officials on behalf of the service users. • Feedback and agree follow-up actions with staff members. • Provide administrative support in completing the service users journey. What skills and experience do I need? We are looking for committed, reliable and empathetic volunteers who can work with people of all ages, backgrounds and life situations. Although we provide full training and support, knowledge of the criminal justice system and experience of supporting people is beneficial. As a Victim Support Scotland Volunteer you will need: • Effective communication skills. • The ability to actively listen to service users and anyone affected by crime. • An interest in learning about the criminal justice system and understand the service user’s journey. • An awareness of confidentiality obligations and the responsibilities that come with upholding these obligations. • Effective time management skills (and working under pressure). • Access to a car or ability to use public transport. What benefits would I get? Volunteering with Victim Support Scotland can be challenging and also extremely rewarding. As a volunteer you will: • Support people when they most need it. • Learn new skills and knowledge of the criminal justice sector. • Gain access to a range of specialist training courses that are relevant to your volunteering role. • Positively affect your community as a member of a team actively working to reduce the impact of crime. • A chance to give something back. • Receive support in your volunteering role to deliver services effectively. • All reasonable expenses (e.g. travel) will be reimbursed. What is the time commitment? We know that our volunteers have busy lives, so we agree the time commitment with each individual volunteer. However, we ask for: • a minimum commitment of approximately one day per week, however this may vary depending upon the needs of the service. • a minimum commitment of at least 1 year so that they might get the most out of a volunteering role. How can I apply? The people we support come from all communities across Scotland, as do our volunteers. We welcome new volunteers from all backgrounds and languages. To ensure we provide the best possible service to people affected by crime, we ask all volunteers to follow our processes. This will involve: • Joining the Disclosure Scotland PVG scheme. • Providing two satisfactory references. • Completing our three day ‘Introduction to Victim Support Scotland’ training module. • Signing and abiding by Victim Support Scotland’s Confidentiality agreement. • Commitment to Data Protection. • Volunteer Agreement.

How can you support victims and witnesses of crime? Victims of crime often feel a range of emotions such as anxiety, confusion and anger. It is Victim Support Scotland’s role to provide victims and witnesses of crime emotional and practical support in person, online, and in court. Volunteers are supported by VSS staff who manage the service. How would you help? Our volunteers provide emotional support, practical help, information and guidance through the criminal justice system. We aim to empower people who have been impacted by crime, to move on with their lives. • Discuss service users’ needs by telephone, webchat, appointments and face-to-face contact, agreeing next steps at the end of each contact. • Help service users feel more confident by arranging and conducting court familiarisation visits. • Support service users in the court room and other appropriate locations on the day of the trial, liaising with court officials on behalf of the service users. • Feedback and agree follow-up actions with staff members. • Provide administrative support in completing the service users journey. What skills and experience do I need? We are looking for committed, reliable and empathetic volunteers who can work with people of all ages, backgrounds and life situations. Although we provide full training and support, knowledge of the criminal justice system and experience of supporting people is beneficial. As a Victim Support Scotland Volunteer you will need: • Effective communication skills. • The ability to actively listen to service users and anyone affected by crime. • An interest in learning about the criminal justice system and understand the service user’s journey. • An awareness of confidentiality obligations and the responsibilities that come with upholding these obligations. • Effective time management skills (and working under pressure). • Access to a car or ability to use public transport. What benefits would I get? Volunteering with Victim Support Scotland can be challenging and also extremely rewarding. As a volunteer you will: • Support people when they most need it. • Learn new skills and knowledge of the criminal justice sector. • Gain access to a range of specialist training courses that are relevant to your volunteering role. • Positively affect your community as a member of a team actively working to reduce the impact of crime. • A chance to give something back. • Receive support in your volunteering role to deliver services effectively. • All reasonable expenses (e.g. travel) will be reimbursed. What is the time commitment? We know that our volunteers have busy lives, so we agree the time commitment with each individual volunteer. However, we ask for: • a minimum commitment of approximately one day per week, however this may vary depending upon the needs of the service. • a minimum commitment of at least 1 year so that they might get the most out of a volunteering role. How can I apply? The people we support come from all communities across Scotland, as do our volunteers. We welcome new volunteers from all backgrounds and languages. To ensure we provide the best possible service to people affected by crime, we ask all volunteers to follow our processes. This will involve: • Joining the Disclosure Scotland PVG scheme. • Providing two satisfactory references. • Completing our three day ‘Introduction to Victim Support Scotland’ training module. • Signing and abiding by Victim Support Scotland’s Confidentiality agreement. • Commitment to Data Protection. • Volunteer Agreement.

How can you support victims and witnesses of crime? Victims of crime often feel a range of emotions such as anxiety, confusion and anger. It is Victim Support Scotland’s role to provide victims and witnesses of crime emotional and practical support in person, online, and in court. Volunteers are supported by VSS staff who manage the service. How would you help? Our volunteers provide emotional support, practical help, information and guidance through the criminal justice system. We aim to empower people who have been impacted by crime, to move on with their lives. • Discuss service users’ needs by telephone, webchat, appointments and face-to-face contact, agreeing next steps at the end of each contact. • Help service users feel more confident by arranging and conducting court familiarisation visits. • Support service users in the court room and other appropriate locations on the day of the trial, liaising with court officials on behalf of the service users. • Feedback and agree follow-up actions with staff members. • Provide administrative support in completing the service users journey. What skills and experience do I need? We are looking for committed, reliable and empathetic volunteers who can work with people of all ages, backgrounds and life situations. Although we provide full training and support, knowledge of the criminal justice system and experience of supporting people is beneficial. As a Victim Support Scotland Volunteer you will need: • Effective communication skills. • The ability to actively listen to service users and anyone affected by crime. • An interest in learning about the criminal justice system and understand the service user’s journey. • An awareness of confidentiality obligations and the responsibilities that come with upholding these obligations. • Effective time management skills (and working under pressure). • Access to a car or ability to use public transport. What benefits would I get? Volunteering with Victim Support Scotland can be challenging and also extremely rewarding. As a volunteer you will: • Support people when they most need it. • Learn new skills and knowledge of the criminal justice sector. • Gain access to a range of specialist training courses that are relevant to your volunteering role. • Positively affect your community as a member of a team actively working to reduce the impact of crime. • A chance to give something back. • Receive support in your volunteering role to deliver services effectively. • All reasonable expenses (e.g. travel) will be reimbursed. What is the time commitment? We know that our volunteers have busy lives, so we agree the time commitment with each individual volunteer. However, we ask for: • a minimum commitment of approximately one day per week, however this may vary depending upon the needs of the service. • a minimum commitment of at least 1 year so that they might get the most out of a volunteering role. How can I apply? The people we support come from all communities across Scotland, as do our volunteers. We welcome new volunteers from all backgrounds and languages. To ensure we provide the best possible service to people affected by crime, we ask all volunteers to follow our processes. This will involve: • Joining the Disclosure Scotland PVG scheme. • Providing two satisfactory references. • Completing our three day ‘Introduction to Victim Support Scotland’ training module. • Signing and abiding by Victim Support Scotland’s Confidentiality agreement. • Commitment to Data Protection. • Volunteer Agreement.

How can you support victims and witnesses of crime? Victims of crime often feel a range of emotions such as anxiety, confusion and anger. It is Victim Support Scotland’s role to provide victims and witnesses of crime emotional and practical support in person, online, and in court. Volunteers are supported by VSS staff who manage the service. How would you help? Our volunteers provide emotional support, practical help, information and guidance through the criminal justice system. We aim to empower people who have been impacted by crime, to move on with their lives. • Discuss service users’ needs by telephone, webchat, appointments and face-to-face contact, agreeing next steps at the end of each contact. • Help service users feel more confident by arranging and conducting court familiarisation visits. • Support service users in the court room and other appropriate locations on the day of the trial, liaising with court officials on behalf of the service users. • Feedback and agree follow-up actions with staff members. • Provide administrative support in completing the service users journey. What skills and experience do I need? We are looking for committed, reliable and empathetic volunteers who can work with people of all ages, backgrounds and life situations. Although we provide full training and support, knowledge of the criminal justice system and experience of supporting people is beneficial. As a Victim Support Scotland Volunteer you will need: • Effective communication skills. • The ability to actively listen to service users and anyone affected by crime. • An interest in learning about the criminal justice system and understand the service user’s journey. • An awareness of confidentiality obligations and the responsibilities that come with upholding these obligations. • Effective time management skills (and working under pressure). • Access to a car or ability to use public transport. What benefits would I get? Volunteering with Victim Support Scotland can be challenging and also extremely rewarding. As a volunteer you will: • Support people when they most need it. • Learn new skills and knowledge of the criminal justice sector. • Gain access to a range of specialist training courses that are relevant to your volunteering role. • Positively affect your community as a member of a team actively working to reduce the impact of crime. • A chance to give something back. • Receive support in your volunteering role to deliver services effectively. • All reasonable expenses (e.g. travel) will be reimbursed. What is the time commitment? We know that our volunteers have busy lives, so we agree the time commitment with each individual volunteer. However, we ask for: • a minimum commitment of approximately one day per week, however this may vary depending upon the needs of the service. • a minimum commitment of at least 1 year so that they might get the most out of a volunteering role. How can I apply? The people we support come from all communities across Scotland, as do our volunteers. We welcome new volunteers from all backgrounds and languages. To ensure we provide the best possible service to people affected by crime, we ask all volunteers to follow our processes. This will involve: • Joining the Disclosure Scotland PVG scheme. • Providing two satisfactory references. • Completing our three day ‘Introduction to Victim Support Scotland’ training module. • Signing and abiding by Victim Support Scotland’s Confidentiality agreement. • Commitment to Data Protection. • Volunteer Agreement.

With a long and impressive history the Special Constabulary is a part-time, volunteer body consisting of officers with similar powers to that of police officers. As a special constable, you'll forge strong partnerships in the community, patrolling our streets, preventing crime and interacting with all kinds of people to help keep your local community safe. Special Constables can act as a positive force for change - bringing with them an extensive pool of skills, talents, experience, local knowledge and diverse backgrounds - as well as enhancing the overall level of service provided by the police. So whatever your walk of life, step forward now and find out how being a Special Constable could be the perfect fit to suit your lifestyle.  

How can you support victims and witnesses of crime? Victims of crime often feel a range of emotions such as anxiety, confusion and anger. It is Victim Support Scotland’s role to provide victims and witnesses of crime emotional and practical support in person, online, and in court. Volunteers are supported by VSS staff who manage the service. How would you help? Our volunteers provide emotional support, practical help, information and guidance through the criminal justice system. We aim to empower people who have been impacted by crime, to move on with their lives. • Discuss service users’ needs by telephone, webchat, appointments and face-to-face contact, agreeing next steps at the end of each contact. • Help service users feel more confident by arranging and conducting court familiarisation visits. • Support service users in the court room and other appropriate locations on the day of the trial, liaising with court officials on behalf of the service users. • Feedback and agree follow-up actions with staff members. • Provide administrative support in completing the service users journey. What skills and experience do I need? We are looking for committed, reliable and empathetic volunteers who can work with people of all ages, backgrounds and life situations. Although we provide full training and support, knowledge of the criminal justice system and experience of supporting people is beneficial. As a Victim Support Scotland Volunteer you will need: • Effective communication skills. • The ability to actively listen to service users and anyone affected by crime. • An interest in learning about the criminal justice system and understand the service user’s journey. • An awareness of confidentiality obligations and the responsibilities that come with upholding these obligations. • Effective time management skills (and working under pressure). • Access to a car or ability to use public transport. What benefits would I get? Volunteering with Victim Support Scotland can be challenging and also extremely rewarding. As a volunteer you will: • Support people when they most need it. • Learn new skills and knowledge of the criminal justice sector. • Gain access to a range of specialist training courses that are relevant to your volunteering role. • Positively affect your community as a member of a team actively working to reduce the impact of crime. • A chance to give something back. • Receive support in your volunteering role to deliver services effectively. • All reasonable expenses (e.g. travel) will be reimbursed. What is the time commitment? We know that our volunteers have busy lives, so we agree the time commitment with each individual volunteer. However, we ask for: • a minimum commitment of approximately one day per week, however this may vary depending upon the needs of the service. • a minimum commitment of at least 1 year so that they might get the most out of a volunteering role. How can I apply? The people we support come from all communities across Scotland, as do our volunteers. We welcome new volunteers from all backgrounds and languages. To ensure we provide the best possible service to people affected by crime, we ask all volunteers to follow our processes. This will involve: • Joining the Disclosure Scotland PVG scheme. • Providing two satisfactory references. • Completing our three day ‘Introduction to Victim Support Scotland’ training module. • Signing and abiding by Victim Support Scotland’s Confidentiality agreement. • Commitment to Data Protection. • Volunteer Agreement.

How can you support victims and witnesses of crime? Victims of crime often feel a range of emotions such as anxiety, confusion and anger. It is Victim Support Scotland’s role to provide victims and witnesses of crime emotional and practical support in person, online, and in court. Volunteers are supported by VSS staff who manage the service. How would you help? Our volunteers provide emotional support, practical help, information and guidance through the criminal justice system. We aim to empower people who have been impacted by crime, to move on with their lives. • Discuss service users’ needs by telephone, webchat, appointments and face-to-face contact, agreeing next steps at the end of each contact. • Help service users feel more confident by arranging and conducting court familiarisation visits. • Support service users in the court room and other appropriate locations on the day of the trial, liaising with court officials on behalf of the service users. • Feedback and agree follow-up actions with staff members. • Provide administrative support in completing the service users journey. What skills and experience do I need? We are looking for committed, reliable and empathetic volunteers who can work with people of all ages, backgrounds and life situations. Although we provide full training and support, knowledge of the criminal justice system and experience of supporting people is beneficial. As a Victim Support Scotland Volunteer you will need: • Effective communication skills. • The ability to actively listen to service users and anyone affected by crime. • An interest in learning about the criminal justice system and understand the service user’s journey. • An awareness of confidentiality obligations and the responsibilities that come with upholding these obligations. • Effective time management skills (and working under pressure). • Access to a car or ability to use public transport. What benefits would I get? Volunteering with Victim Support Scotland can be challenging and also extremely rewarding. As a volunteer you will: • Support people when they most need it. • Learn new skills and knowledge of the criminal justice sector. • Gain access to a range of specialist training courses that are relevant to your volunteering role. • Positively affect your community as a member of a team actively working to reduce the impact of crime. • A chance to give something back. • Receive support in your volunteering role to deliver services effectively. • All reasonable expenses (e.g. travel) will be reimbursed. What is the time commitment? We know that our volunteers have busy lives, so we agree the time commitment with each individual volunteer. However, we ask for: • a minimum commitment of approximately one day per week, however this may vary depending upon the needs of the service. • a minimum commitment of at least 1 year so that they might get the most out of a volunteering role. How can I apply? The people we support come from all communities across Scotland, as do our volunteers. We welcome new volunteers from all backgrounds and languages. To ensure we provide the best possible service to people affected by crime, we ask all volunteers to follow our processes. This will involve: • Joining the Disclosure Scotland PVG scheme. • Providing two satisfactory references. • Completing our three day ‘Introduction to Victim Support Scotland’ training module. • Signing and abiding by Victim Support Scotland’s Confidentiality agreement. • Commitment to Data Protection. • Volunteer Agreement.

How can you support victims and witnesses of crime? Victims of crime often feel a range of emotions such as anxiety, confusion and anger. It is Victim Support Scotland’s role to provide victims and witnesses of crime emotional and practical support in person, online, and in court. Volunteers are supported by VSS staff who manage the service. How would you help? Our volunteers provide emotional support, practical help, information and guidance through the criminal justice system. We aim to empower people who have been impacted by crime, to move on with their lives. • Discuss service users’ needs by telephone, webchat, appointments and face-to-face contact, agreeing next steps at the end of each contact. • Help service users feel more confident by arranging and conducting court familiarisation visits. • Support service users in the court room and other appropriate locations on the day of the trial, liaising with court officials on behalf of the service users. • Feedback and agree follow-up actions with staff members. • Provide administrative support in completing the service users journey. What skills and experience do I need? We are looking for committed, reliable and empathetic volunteers who can work with people of all ages, backgrounds and life situations. Although we provide full training and support, knowledge of the criminal justice system and experience of supporting people is beneficial. As a Victim Support Scotland Volunteer you will need: • Effective communication skills. • The ability to actively listen to service users and anyone affected by crime. • An interest in learning about the criminal justice system and understand the service user’s journey. • An awareness of confidentiality obligations and the responsibilities that come with upholding these obligations. • Effective time management skills (and working under pressure). • Access to a car or ability to use public transport. What benefits would I get? Volunteering with Victim Support Scotland can be challenging and also extremely rewarding. As a volunteer you will: • Support people when they most need it. • Learn new skills and knowledge of the criminal justice sector. • Gain access to a range of specialist training courses that are relevant to your volunteering role. • Positively affect your community as a member of a team actively working to reduce the impact of crime. • A chance to give something back. • Receive support in your volunteering role to deliver services effectively. • All reasonable expenses (e.g. travel) will be reimbursed. What is the time commitment? We know that our volunteers have busy lives, so we agree the time commitment with each individual volunteer. However, we ask for: • a minimum commitment of approximately one day per week, however this may vary depending upon the needs of the service. • a minimum commitment of at least 1 year so that they might get the most out of a volunteering role. How can I apply? The people we support come from all communities across Scotland, as do our volunteers. We welcome new volunteers from all backgrounds and languages. To ensure we provide the best possible service to people affected by crime, we ask all volunteers to follow our processes. This will involve: • Joining the Disclosure Scotland PVG scheme. • Providing two satisfactory references. • Completing our three day ‘Introduction to Victim Support Scotland’ training module. • Signing and abiding by Victim Support Scotland’s Confidentiality agreement. • Commitment to Data Protection. • Volunteer Agreement.

How can you support victims and witnesses of crime? Victims of crime often feel a range of emotions such as anxiety, confusion and anger. It is Victim Support Scotland’s role to provide victims and witnesses of crime emotional and practical support in person, online, and in court. Volunteers are supported by VSS staff who manage the service. How would you help? Our volunteers provide emotional support, practical help, information and guidance through the criminal justice system. We aim to empower people who have been impacted by crime, to move on with their lives. • Discuss service users’ needs by telephone, webchat, appointments and face-to-face contact, agreeing next steps at the end of each contact. • Help service users feel more confident by arranging and conducting court familiarisation visits. • Support service users in the court room and other appropriate locations on the day of the trial, liaising with court officials on behalf of the service users. • Feedback and agree follow-up actions with staff members. • Provide administrative support in completing the service users journey. What skills and experience do I need? We are looking for committed, reliable and empathetic volunteers who can work with people of all ages, backgrounds and life situations. Although we provide full training and support, knowledge of the criminal justice system and experience of supporting people is beneficial. As a Victim Support Scotland Volunteer you will need: • Effective communication skills. • The ability to actively listen to service users and anyone affected by crime. • An interest in learning about the criminal justice system and understand the service user’s journey. • An awareness of confidentiality obligations and the responsibilities that come with upholding these obligations. • Effective time management skills (and working under pressure). • Access to a car or ability to use public transport. What benefits would I get? Volunteering with Victim Support Scotland can be challenging and also extremely rewarding. As a volunteer you will: • Support people when they most need it. • Learn new skills and knowledge of the criminal justice sector. • Gain access to a range of specialist training courses that are relevant to your volunteering role. • Positively affect your community as a member of a team actively working to reduce the impact of crime. • A chance to give something back. • Receive support in your volunteering role to deliver services effectively. • All reasonable expenses (e.g. travel) will be reimbursed. What is the time commitment? We know that our volunteers have busy lives, so we agree the time commitment with each individual volunteer. However, we ask for: • a minimum commitment of approximately one day per week, however this may vary depending upon the needs of the service. • a minimum commitment of at least 1 year so that they might get the most out of a volunteering role. How can I apply? The people we support come from all communities across Scotland, as do our volunteers. We welcome new volunteers from all backgrounds and languages. To ensure we provide the best possible service to people affected by crime, we ask all volunteers to follow our processes. This will involve: • Joining the Disclosure Scotland PVG scheme. • Providing two satisfactory references. • Completing our three day ‘Introduction to Victim Support Scotland’ training module. • Signing and abiding by Victim Support Scotland’s Confidentiality agreement. • Commitment to Data Protection. • Volunteer Agreement.