Independent Custody Visitors
Overview
Benefits- Carry out custody visits to check on the conditions in which a detainee is kept, their health and wellbeing and their legal rights and entitlements
- Discuss with the custody officer any concerns and requests arising from the custody visit
- Highlight to Custody Officers any concerns, requests or issues that needs to be dealt with
- Complete and distribute a report form after each visit
- Give something back to your community
- Share your skills and experience
- Volunteering can advance your career
- Meet people and make new friends
- Volunteering can bring fun and fulfilment to your life
- Volunteers bring fresh ideas, raise concerns and can suggest solutions
Required attendance
- 6 – 8 visits per year, which last for approximately 1-2 hours
- Additional quarterly team review meetings and training
- Carry out custody visits to check on the conditions in which a detainee is kept, their health and wellbeing and their legal rights and entitlements
- Discuss with the custody officer any concerns and requests arising from the custody visit and
- Highlight to Custody Officers any concerns, requests or issues that needs to be dealt with
- Complete and distribute a report form after each visit
Test
Apply to Volunteer
Required Attendance
- 6 – 8 visits per year, which last for approximately 1-2 hours
- Additional quarterly team review meetings and training
