This role involves attending Hornsby Local Court every second Wednesday of the month between 9-11am to provide information, referrals and support to court users (defendants, victims, family members etc). The role involves being positioned at a desk in the foyer of the court and assisting anyone that requires help. This can be a busy role on some days and requires engaging with court staff, members of the legal profession, interpreters and other services.

You will be provided with training and on-site mentoring to support you in the role. It would suit someone who is retired or can make a longer term commitment.

When expressing interest for this role online, you will receive an email providing details on how to apply for this role online. As there are Court Support roles in various different locations, please indicate which location you are applying for.

The role of Court Support volunteer involves face-to-face contact with a significant number of court users on a weekly basis. CRC and the courts have worked to develop a Covid safe arrangement for the volunteers. As part of the training for this role, you will receive instructions on how to stay safe from Covid-19.

Benefits: CRC is the leading NSW agency that supports people transitioning out of prison. The Court Support scheme has been running for 23 years and is based in 16 Local Courts around NSW. Many volunteers have been with the program for over a decade.

Attending court can be very stressful and many court users are vulnerable. Volunteering means being part of a successful program that helps people navigate the court system and improve their experience of attending court.