A CHARITY that gives emotional support and practical help to victims of crime and anti-social behaviour is to hold a recruitment day to find new volunteers.

Victim Support Gloucestershire will hold the day on Sunday, April 25, between 10am – 1.30pm the Friendship Cafe, Chequers Bridge Centre, Gloucester.

The first hour will give potential volunteers an idea of the roles available to them, the charity’s expectations, the commitment required by you, and the training that you would receive.

The second part of the day will be a fun and interactive session where the would-be-volunteer will learn about the work that is carried out.

Volunteers for Victim Support get ongoing training and their expenses paid.

Local victim support volunteer Martin Whittaker said: “Helping people to get their lives back on track after being a victim of crime is an important role and gives me tremendous satisfaction. 

“I am proud to volunteer for Victim Support and would encourage anyone interested in making a difference while learning new skills to pop in to our recruitment day.”

John de Gruyther, victim services delivery manager said: “For over forty years our professionally trained volunteers have been making a huge difference to their local communities.

“The recruitment day will be a fantastic opportunity for people to find out more about Victim Support and how they can make a real difference to their local community.”