Volunteer - Community Forum Member (Forcewide)
Working together, the police, public, voluntary and commercial sectors can build community resilience. Our collective skills, knowledge and attributes will add value to public services, reduce demand, and improve the wellbeing of our communities.
Members of a community forum should be reflective of the force area and should reside/work/have a significant interest in local community.
A representative community forum is independently chaired and agrees local priorities and assists problem solving activity for those priorities.
Main role:
If able to volunteer your time and become an active member of a community forum group to assist with local problem solving on a regular or ad hoc basis. Good sense of community spirit and a desire to give something back to improve the day to day lives of local people by working in partnership with other groups and partner agencies including the police.
Please note you will be required to complete detailed vetting for this role.
If you have a few hours to spare please complete the online application form. If you have any queries on completing the application form, please contact People Services Recruitment Department on 0845 2 66 66 77, quoting reference 14006.
The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Tuesday 31st July 2018.
At Thames Valley Police (TVP) we work together to protect our communities. Whether as an officer, staff member or volunteer, you will make a difference and play an important role in helping achieve our mission. As you take on a role with pride and confidence, you will be supported, developed and valued, ensuring you can be at your best in the service of our communities. Learn more About Us.
Working Smart. You will be joining an organisation that strives to improve every day. In the post-pandemic era this means changing the way we work and deliver our services, which brings a number of benefits including a more flexible and capable workforce.
Supporting You. Your wellbeing and safety is at the heart of all we do. Whilst you are doing the work that matters, we’ll be supporting you via a wide range of Wellbeing services, partnerships and initiatives. We have a number of active staff support networks and buddy schemes which you will have access to and can be involved with. We also offer a comprehensive range of benefits and discount schemes, some provided directly by the organisation and others via partnerships including Blue Light card. Learn more about how we will be Supporting You.
Developing You. We promote a culture where your continuous professional development and learning is actively encouraged and where people have the opportunity, and responsibility, to achieve their full potential.
Valuing Difference. We are committed to building a workforce that better reflects the communities we serve and an inclusive culture that not only values, but finds strength in difference. Learn more about how we are Valuing Difference.
Vetting. All posts require a level of Police Vetting as per the National Vetting Code of Practice. The residency requirement is necessary to enable all applicants to be checked in an equitable manner. Thames Valley Police will allow applicants to apply who do not necessarily reach the criteria as long as they have proven UK residency and supporting evidence where necessary. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis.
This opportunity is closed to applications.