Volunteer Positions

A.S.S.C. recruits for different types of volunteers. Please look below; you might see an area that will interest you.

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Forensic Accompaniment Support Workers, onsite volunteers in the Child & Adolescent Sexual Assault Treatment Service (CASATS) forensic unit in Galway (0 – 14 years old)

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Forensic Accompaniment Support Workers, onsite volunteers in The Rotunda Sexual Assault Treatment Unit (SATU), Dublin (14 – 15 years old)

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Forensic Accompaniment Support Workers, onsite volunteers in the Cork Sexual Assault Treatment Unit (SATU) – (0 – 18 years old) (15 – 18 years old)

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Court Accompaniment Support Workers, onsite volunteers in the Central Criminal Courts in Dublin and other Criminal, District and Circuit Courts Nationwide.

Onsite Volunteers for Child Forensic Accompaniment

A.S.S.C. Forensic Accompaniment Volunteers have made an enormous difference to young people and their families. Volunteers have provided vital emotional and practical support as the young people attend for a Medical/Forensic examination to the different Sexual Assault Treatment Units across Ireland. During this difficult time in the family’s lives, we know this support can provide a significant positive experience for all.

Some aspects of the role:

To support children in an age-appropriate manner; supporting their rights, needs, and background.
To support their family or support structure considering their needs, background, and current circumstances.
To liaise with the multi-disciplinary team when providing support
To deliver all care to a high standard working closely with the multidisciplinary team.
To follow the National Child Protection Safeguarding Policy
To participate in regular supervision
Respect and maintain confidentiality
Attend training as set out by A.S.S.C.

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Onsite Volunteers for Child Court Accompaniment

A.S.S.C. Court Accompaniment Volunteers have made an enormous difference to young people and their families. Volunteers have provided vital emotional and practical support to young witness and their families during Criminal Trials.

Volunteers are trained to recognise the needs of the family and meet these needs in a supportive manner. We know what a big difference this makes in a time of worry.

Some aspects of the role:

Undertake onsite emotional support and attend relevant criminal court trials.
Engage with young people in an age-appropriate manner considering their needs, background, current circumstances, and rights.
Engage with their family or support structure considering their needs, background, and current circumstances.
To deliver all care to a high standard working closely with a multidisciplinary team.
To follow the National Child Protection Safeguarding Policy
To participate in regular supervision
Respect and maintain confidentiality
Attend training as set out by A.S.S.C.

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