Forensic Psychology: Where and How to Volunteer?

by Alicia
(Brisbame)

Hi, I'm studying Psychology and just wondering if anyone knows any places where you can volunteer to further knowledge within Forensic Psychology? Would be great if someone could me out! Thanks so much.

All About Forensic Psychology Reply

Hi Alicia, the following information is taken from the psychology student survival guide.

Building a portfolio of work experience is invaluable on so many levels, personal, educational, professional etc. As you progress as a student you may decide to pursue a particular psychological discipline e.g., forensic, educational, clinical etc. At this stage it would be worth seeking out related work experience i.e. a student interested in forensic psychology doing voluntary work in a prison. Listed below are some of the places psychology students may be able to gain work experience.

Charities

Care Homes

Welfare Agencies

Drug Action Teams

Youth Centers/Play Groups

Advice lines

Probation Service

Schools

Victim Support

Police & Prison Service

Citizens’ Advice Bureau

Special Hospitals

Homeless Refuges

Bail Hostels

Victim Support

Women’s Refuges

You can download the psychology student survival guide for free via the following link.

Psychology Student Survival Guide