Courts, Prisons and Victims Support
Court Volunteer Service
The work of volunteers assists the court to function more smoothly by providing help and advice to court users. Volunteers are always available to assist any client of the court, no matter what their role in the court process. They may be a witness, defendant, plaintiff, victim, lawyer or simply someone wishing to observe proceedings and learn more about the court system.
Volunteers provide several services:
- Refreshment/Support
- Information Service
- Assistance to the Education Officer
- Assistance to the Domestic Violence Court
Further information can be found by visiting the Courts Volunteers section of the Courts Administration Authority (CAA) website www.courts.sa.gov.au/community/index9
Volunteering in Prisons
Volunteers provide a wide variety of assistance and support to the prisons service ranging from running libraries in prisons to providing support to a prisoner in stress, assisting their families and transporting visitors to prisons.
Victim Support Service Volunteers
Many volunteers contribute to the work undertaken by the Victims Support Service. New helpers, with a range of skills and life experiences, are always welcome. Work undertaken by volunteers varies across the State and can include:
- Court Preparation and Court Companions
- Providing Information and Advice
- Public Speakers
- Office Administration
- Resource Centre
If you are interested in helping as a volunteer you can find out more information from the Volunteers Section of the Victims Support Service website www.victimsa.org.
