The Bridge of Hope Innocence Initiative (BoHII): Volunteers

BoHII offers a number of volunteer roles. For more information on the types of volunteer roles, please visit our webpage. If you are interested in volunteering with us, please complete this form.
Volunteers will be asked to participate in:
- Case projects - ie specific projects related to a particular case
- Some case management e.g. correspondence, scanning, FOI requests, liaising with professional volunteers (law firms) and other agencies such as Victoria Police Forensic Centre
- Some case investigation
- Data entry and analysis
- Case research
Volunteers will work with other volunteers, interns and tutors in each case hub. Volunteers report to the Project Manager and Project Director.

* Required
Contact Details
First name*
Last name*
Email*
Expression of Interest
Why are you interested in volunteering with BoHII? What do you hope to gain out of your experience?*
What other skills and experiences do you bring that you think will assist The BoHII? Experiences could be personal, volunteer, or professional.*
What is your understanding of the terms 'miscarriages of justice' and 'wrongful conviction'?*
Professional Expertise

If you answer 'yes' to the first question below, we ask that you provide us with a brief summary of your educational background and work experience.
Would you be donating your professional expertise to BoHII?*

YesNoUnsureOther
What type of professional expertise would you be providing? Eg, legal
What is your educational background?
What relevant work experience do you have?
Availability & Duration

Please list when you would be available to assist with BoHII.
Please tick the day/s on which you would be available to volunteer.*

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridayNot sure at this stage
Ideally, when would you like to start volunteering with us?*

MonthDayYear
Would you be available:*

during work hours (9am - 5pm)after 5pmbefore 9amNot sure at this stageOther
If you are only available to volunteer with us for a certain duration (eg, one month), please note the duration below.
Conflict of Interest

If you declare a conflict of interest, or a potential conflict of interest, we may ask you to provide further details.
Are you aware of a conflict of interest, or the potentiality for a conflict of interest, that could impact on your involvement in the Bridge of Hope Innocence Initiative at RMIT? A conflict of interest could refer to a partner, friend or family member who is serving, or has served, a custodial sentence.*

YesNo
Acknowledgements
In submitting this application, I acknowledge that:*

I may be asked to complete a police check.
In submitting this application, I acknowledge that:*

If I become involved in BoHII, I will be required to sign a confidentiality agreement.
In submitting this application, I acknowledge that:*

If I have declared a conflict of interest, we may ask you for further details.
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Contact Details

Expression of Interest

Professional Expertise

Availability & Duration

Conflict of Interest

Acknowledgements