VICTIM Support has been praised for its immense contribution over the last four decades by the criminal justice system.

However, in order to continue the work they do, the charity is looking to boost its team of 32 volunteers who give free and confidential information, emotional support and practical help to victims and witnesses of crime across Gloucestershire.

Victim Support is holding a volunteer recruitment day this Thursday between 6pm and 7.30pm at The Main Place, Old Station Way in Coleford.

At the recruitment day, people can find out how they can make a difference as a volunteer by helping victims in their local community, or supporting witnesses at court. Volunteers can also help in other areas including administration and fundraising.

As well as finding out about the volunteering opportunities on offer, there will also be the chance to talk to volunteers and staff about Victim Support's comprehensive training package and the new skills that volunteers develop. Not only do volunteers receive ongoing training, Victim Support also pays expenses related to volunteering.

Local Victim Support volunteer, Alison Fernandes said: "Helping people to get their lives back on track after being a victim of crime is an important role and gives me tremendous satisfaction. I am proud to volunteer for Victim Support and would encourage anyone interested in making a difference while learning new skills to pop in to our recruitment day."

For further details contact Wayne Stevens on 01380 738878 or email [email protected]">[email protected].