Building stronger safer neighbourhoods is paramount to the organisation and is something everyone can be involved in.  South Yorkshire Police is now happy to announce the launch of its recruitment drive to encourage members of the community to become involved as Police Support Volunteers..

What are Police Support Volunteers

The Home Office states that a volunteer is someone ‘who commits time and energy for the benefit of society, the community, environment and or individuals, undertaking this freely and by choice, without concern for financial gain'

Police Support Volunteers (PSVs) are to provide an additional resource to undertake roles that are not provided by support staff or police officers.  With increasing demands on police services these roles enhance the work already carried out by South Yorkshire Police. 

The amount of time a PSV gives is dependent upon the individual and is agreed during the application process.  Due to the sensitive nature of our work PSVs will be expected to go through the same security checks as all police staff

What are the benefits of becoming a Police Support Volunteer

Becoming a PSV will provide you with an opportunity to make a difference and provide reassurance to your community.

We are aware that your time is precious and to help assist you undertake the role you have chosen as effectively as possible South Yorkshire Police will provide:

Training - An induction programme and on the job training will be provided.  No PSV will be expected to undertake any role that they have not been fully trained to undertake.

Support - You will be provided with guidance, advice and support to help assist you carry out your activities.

Expenses - where appropriate you will be reimbursed for out of pocket expenses.

Vetting - PSVs with access to police premises will be expected to undergo force vetting.  In circumstances where PSVs will come into contact with vulnerable adults or children then a CRB check will be undertaken.

Our Commitment

We are committed to providing a fair and equal opportunity to any individual wishing to become involved and we are looking for individuals who represent all the communities within South Yorkshire.  It is intended that our roles will appeal to a diverse range of individuals and we are currently looking to recruit PSVs from the age of 16.

Opportunities

If you have the enthusiasm, time and commitment to become a Police Support Volunteer please complete a PSV application form stating which role you wish to apply for.  Completed application forms and the Diversity Monitoring form should be returned to the Recruitment Department.

Police Support Volunteer Vacancies

Social Media Advisor –  Role Profile - We are looking for individuals with experience of using social media sites to advise and assist Safer Neighbourhood Teams in the writing/layout of text and the appropriate style and imagery used to ensure the wording used by frontline police staff is appropriate to the audience it is targeting. For more information please telephone 01709 832353 and ask for the PSV Project Officer or email SYPVolunteers@southyorks.pnn.police.uk

Transcriber - Role Profile - We are looking to recruit volunteers in the role of Volunteer Transcriber to work along side their local SNTs. This role could potentially be undertaken from home and in your own time but with close liaison with SNT staff. As a transcriber you will be asked to assist in transcribing various documents to help assist police better community with their communities.  For more information please telephone 01709 832353 and ask for the PSV Project Officer or email SYPVolunteers@southyorks.pnn.police.uk

Outdoor Space Maintenance Volunteer - Role Profile - We are looking for keen individuals to help maintain some of the smaller/local police stations by helping to keep planters and garden spaces around the buildings looking bright and cheery. We are looking for individuals who can be creative and help generate new ideas to animate the space with occasional requirement to clear yard areas. Roles are available in a variety of locations to assist the local SNTs. If you are interested in becoming an Outdoor Space Maintenance Volunteer please stipulate which SNT/area you would like to be deployed.

A number of vacacancies have arisen for volunteers to help with a gardening project at Brinsworth police station. See role profile for the Outdoor Space Maintenance volunteer. For further information please contact PSV Project Officer on 01709 832353 or email SYPVolunteers@southyorks.pnn.police.uk

Puppy Walkers - Role Profile - As a volunteer you will be responsible for looking after a puppy from 8 weeks old up to approximately 18 months to 2 years. You will be responsible for their daily health and care, provide basic training and keep a daily log to record the puppy’s progress. For further information please contact Harry Morton on 0114 2964943. 

Lifewise Volunteer  – Role Profile - As a volunteer you will engage with various agencies, together with school groups to enable the smooth running of events at the Centre. You will provide general assistance relating to the arrival of school groups, and other visitors, hospitality provision and act as a general point of contact whilst the events are taking place. For more information please contact the PSV Project Officer on 01709 832353 or email SYPVolunteers@southyorks.pnn.police.uk

Assessor/Marketing Community Meeting  Volunteer - Role Profile - As a volunteer we will ask you to telephone members of the public, who have attended one of the community meetings, to ask them a number of pre-set questions. Information gathered from these calls will help us ensure that we are taking every opportunity to listen to our community in order to deliver on local problems and concerns. For more information please contact the PSV Project Officer on 01709 832353 or email SYPVolunteers@southyorks.pnn.police.uk

PSV Database - Role Profile - If you are interested in becoming a volunteer but none of the roles are appropriate or of interest you are invited to register your name on the PSV Database. This database is a resource utilised by Police Officers and Support Staff wishing to make use of volunteers on short term and one off events such as fun days , evaluation projects etc. Please complete an application form as normal and indicate under 'Post Applied For' PSV Database. A member of the South Yorkshire Police Support Volunteer Team will contact you shorly to discuss opportunities.

Digital Outreach Officer – Role Profile - We are looking for volunteers to help members of the public to increase their knowledge, skills, confidence and desire to access the internet. The volunteer will share their own knowledge and experiences to make the internet accessible and desirable. Appropriate training will be provided. For more information please telephone 01709 832353 and ask for the PSV Project Officer or email SYPVolunteers@southyorks.pnn.police.uk

Opportunities for 15 to 17 year olds

Cadets are ambassadors for South Yorkshire Police acting as mentors and role models within their communities. The scheme is open to young people aged 15 or 17 years of age on the 1st September 2012. If you think you might be interested and want to learn more please visit our website http://www.southyorkshire.police.uk/workforus/cadets

Safe@Last Volunteer - South Yorkshire Police (SYP) working in partnership with Safe@Last have the following role available for application. Please note that this role is not a South Yorkshire Police Volunteer role but will be based on SYP premises. Applications should be submitted directly to Safe@Last. Interested? Call Katie on 01909 566977 or email k.eastburn@safeatlast.org.uk

When applying for a post please complete both Application Form and the Diversity Monitoring Form. 

Police Staff Volunteer Application Form  and  Diversity Monitoring Form

Please ensure that you state which post you are applying for on your application form.