InstantForum 2016-2 FinaltheForumhttps://forum.unlock.org.uk/theForumSun, 19 Apr 2026 03:13:11 GMT20https://forum.unlock.org.uk/FindPost23262.aspxPaula's written a great<a href="https://www.the-record.org.uk/unlock-people-with-convictions/a-big-thank-you-to-maureen-the-power-of-peer-support/"> blog</a> about her experiences of the support she received from one of her peers when she first arrived in prison.<br/><br/>It's been shown that becoming a peer supporter can have a positive effect on individuals, often enhancing their confidence and self-esteem. If you're interested in volunteering, have a look at <a href="https://www.unlock.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer/">Unlock's volunteering opportunities</a> or, for other more general vacancies the <a href="https://do-it.org/">Do-It website</a>.<br/><br/>Anybody had any experience of particularly good (or bad) volunteering experiences?<br/><br/>Debs&nbsp;Tue, 10 Mar 2020 14:38:15 GMTDeb Shttps://forum.unlock.org.uk/FindPost27349.aspx<div data-id="23262" class="if-quote-wrapper" unselectable="on" data-guid="1583850825641"><a class="quote-para" unselectable="on" style="display: none;" href="#" data-id="23262" title="Move Cursor Below" contenteditable="false"><span unselectable="on">+</span></a><a class="quote-delete" unselectable="on" style="display: none;" href="#" data-id="23262" title="Delete Quote" contenteditable="false"><span unselectable="on">x</span></a><span unselectable="on" class="quote-markup">[quote]</span><div unselectable="on" class="if-quote-header" contenteditable="false"><div unselectable="on" class="if-quote-toggle-wrapper"><a class="if-quote-toggle quote-link" href="#" data-id="23262" title=" "></a></div><span unselectable="on" class="quote-markup">[b]</span>Deb S - 27 Oct 16 12:49 PM<span unselectable="on" class="quote-markup">[/b]</span></div><div class="if-quote-message if-quote-message-23262"><div class="if-quote-message-margin">Paula's written a great<a href="https://www.the-record.org.uk/unlock-people-with-convictions/a-big-thank-you-to-maureen-the-power-of-peer-support/"> blog</a> about her experiences of the support she received from one of her peers when she first arrived in prison.<br/><br/>It's been shown that becoming a peer supporter can have a positive effect on individuals, often enhancing their confidence and self-esteem. If you're interested in volunteering, have a look at <a href="https://www.unlock.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer/">Unlock's volunteering opportunities</a> or, for other more general vacancies the <a href="https://do-it.org/">Do-It website</a>.<br/><br/>Anybody had any experience of particularly good (or bad) volunteering experiences?<br/><br/>Debs&nbsp;<a class="if-quote-goto quote-link" href="#" data-id="23262"><span class="goto"></span></a></div></div><span class="quote-markup">[/quote]</span></div><br/>Hi<br/>Deb,<br/>Just found this.<br/>I am afraid I am yet to find any local area charity organisations that (a) does not require the conviction details to be written down first and not disclosed later at interview and (b) those I have telephoned say do not employ those who have committed a sex offence!<br/><br/>Sorry I can't be more positive for you.<br/><br/>Tue, 10 Mar 2020 14:38:15 GMTJASB