Vacancies
The Bridge Hub Volunteer - London
User Voice is a charity led and delivered by people with lived experience of the criminal justice system. We bring together people impacted by the system with those who deliver its services, to co create transformative change, both in justice services and in people’s lives.
The Bridge Hub is a unique new resource launching soon in Vauxhall, for people leaving prison and on probation in London to give back to their communities through a range of community volunteering opportunities.
the Role
We are looking for people leaving prison or on probation to co run The Bridge Hub alongside us. By volunteering to co run the Hub you will be part of a brand-new resource where many other people with convictions will really benefit!
In this role, you will support people leaving prison or on probation to match them with volunteering opportunities, build relationships with London-wide organisations to promote the Hub, get more volunteers involved and help with the day-to-day running of the hub.
Volunteers will also have opportunities to contribute to wider User Voice projects that improve the experiences of people in the justice system through activities like focus groups and research, consultations and playing a role in deciding what services we work with.
WHAT YOU’LL GAIN
As part of co running the Hub you will get:
- Comprehensive training to up skill yourself, including confidence building, leadership skills, mentoring and IT.
- Paid for travel and lunch.
- Really valuable experience as a Hub leader that you can use to help with your journey out of the justice system.
Who we're looking for
We’re looking for applicants with the following skills and experience:
Essential
- Lived experience of the criminal justice system.
- Confidence speaking with organisations and members of the public.
- Ability to work as part of a team and represent User Voice professionally.
- Reliability, stability and good communication skills.
- Commitment to User Voices values and lived experience leadership.
Desirable
- Experience in outreach, community engagement or group facilitation.
- Awareness of London’s voluntary/community sector.
- Basic digital skills (email, spreadsheets, forms, MS Teams).
- Experience in peer research, consultations or advocacy.
Requirements
- Completion of assessment and reference checks.
- DBS check appropriate to duties.
- No lone working until trained and risk‑assessed.
- Agreement to User Voice policies and Code of Conduct.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply or refer someone please fill out this form.
If you have any questions or want to find out more?
- Email: info@uservoice.org
- or call us on 020 3137 7471