Safer Neighbourhood Volunteer - Spelthorne

Surrey Police; Charlton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local police force is seeking community-minded individuals to volunteer as Safer Neighbourhood Volunteers in Charlton. As a volunteer, you will engage with the community, share vital updates, and support local initiatives to enhance safety. This role requires strong communication and organisational skills, as well as a passion for making a positive impact in your area. Join us to make a difference while gaining valuable first-hand experience in policing.

Benefits

Reimbursement for travel expenses

Access to wellbeing support

Opportunities for skill development

Qualifications

• Ability to connect with people through various channels.
• Experience in community engagement activities.
• Interest in local policing and community safety.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with local communities.
• Use social media to share updates on policing activities.
• Support community events and initiatives.
• Assist in reviewing local crime information.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to work with social media

Confidence using ICT

Tools

Microsoft Office

Incident reporting systems

Community messaging platforms

Job description

Join your local policing team and help build strong, positive relationships with the people around you. By volunteering, you will play a vital role in providing reassurance, reducing fear of crime and keeping everyone informed about what is happening locally. Our Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) in Spelthorne is looking to recruit volunteers who want to make a difference by helping keep their local communities informed of policing activity and connected through regular engagement. If you can spare four hours a week (or more) between the hours of 0700 and 1700 Monday to Saturday, we would like to welcome you to the team!

Chief Constables' Message

We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe. We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.

• Building positive relationships with local communities and helping to challenge misconceptions about policing
• Using online platforms and social media to share updates and promote the work of the SNT
• Supporting and coordinating community events such as drop‑in centres, 'meet the beat' sessions and partnership days
• Connecting with local watch schemes like Neighbourhood Watch and assisting with reviewing local crime information to create clear, informative community updates.

For a full list of key tasks, please see the role profile attached at the bottom of this advert.

As a Safer Neighbourhood Volunteer, community engagement will be at the heart of your role. You will need strong communication skills and the ability to connect with people through a variety of channels, including social media. Working closely with the team, you will bring excellent organisational skills to plan and coordinate key tasks and events within local communities. You should also feel confident using ICT as the role involves working with Microsoft Office programmes, incident reporting systems and community messaging platforms.

Why Volunteer With Us?

We take pride in looking after our volunteers, through volunteering you will have the opportunity to:

• Experience policing first‑hand
• Meet new people and teams
• Learn and develop your skills
• Support your local community

As we value your time and commitment, you will be reimbursed for any travel expenses you incur while volunteering and your contribution will be appreciated through our Force recognition scheme. You will also have access to a wide range of wellbeing support, including on‑site gyms and various sports clubs. Volunteering with us can open doors to other opportunities too – both voluntary and paid roles within the Force – giving you the chance to grow and develop your skills.