Volunteers needed - Bradford Court Chaplaincy Service

Bradford Court

Chaplaincy Service (BCCS)

Do you relish a challenge?

Would you like to become one of our Volunteers?

Are you:

Ø A good listener?

Ø Able to keep a confidence?

Ø Broad minded?

Ø Caring?

Ø Energetic?

Ø Friendly?

Ø Non-judgmental?

Ø Outgoing?

Ø Patient?

Ø Reliable?

Ø Sensitive and Supportive?

Ø Sympathetic?

Ø Trustworthy?

Ø Willing to complete our training course?

Do you have time on your hands?

Are you willing to commit up to one morning or afternoon each week

(3 - 4 hours) for a minimum of 12 months to help others?

If you can say “Yes” to all of the above, you may be just the person we are looking for.

Our three part-time Chaplains, need help from suitable and willing volunteer of all faiths and none to help deliver free, confidential, and sensitive support to a wide variety of people at the Bradford Magistrates’ and Combined Courts Centre.

The work is challenging, demanding, exciting and innovative.

We offer full induction, training and support.

Our next training course will commence in May 2013, interviews April 2013 onwards.

For further details contact Ruth or Eileen on 01274 722422 or email info@bradfordcourtchaplaincy.org.uk

BCCS is a registered charitable company limited by guarantee

Registered Charity No: 1125624 Company No: 6592288

Registered Address: Bradford Magistrates’ Court, The Tyrls, Bradford, BD1 1LA

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