Service Volunteers
Volunteer to help vulnerable people navigate the court system by providing reassurance, practical support, and guidance as a Service Volunteer for Support Through Court.
London, Various UK offices
Anyone
Law
In-Person
rolling
Last verified: 16 September 2026
About this opportunity
As a Service Volunteer with Support Through Court, you support clients navigating the court system by explaining court procedures, helping fill out forms, organizing papers, helping plan statements, and accompanying clients to hearings. Volunteers receive training, travel expense reimbursement, experience in the court system, and satisfaction from helping others. Applicants must be 18+ and not practicing legal professionals. Some university partnerships may affect application routes in certain locations.
Who is it for?
Applicants aged 18 or over who are not practicing lawyers or barristers, with relevant interpersonal skills and availability for at least two days per month for a year.
What you will gain
Training and support, reimbursement of travel expenses, experience of the court system, and satisfaction from helping people in difficult situations.
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Requirements
Must be 18+, not a practicing lawyer/barrister, able to commit at least two days per month for a minimum of a year, have experience working with people, good English, initiative, resourcefulness, compassion, reliability. Application process includes reference and suitability checks.
How to apply
Start your application process by clicking the 'Apply now' button on the webpage. References and checks for criminal record and suitability to work with vulnerable people are required. University partnerships may affect how students can apply in certain locations.
Ready to apply?
Visit the official Support Through Court page to apply for this opportunity.
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