The Safe Bus provides a safe environment for anyone who may be vulnerable as a result of being in drink, injured, lost or unable to get back to their accommodation.
The key role of the Safe Bus volunteer will be to provide advice, assistance and first aid to clients.
This project will help to keep the pressure off the emergency services in the town centre at night.
Please note that you need to have lived in the UK for at least 3 years in order to be eligible to apply for any role in the Police.
Volunteers will be provided with Safe Bus uniforms.
Expenses (such as parking) can be claimed through Dorset Police.
Mandated training is required for this role, which includes First Aid training and De-Escalation Techniques.
Partner agency will provide additional subject matter expert training.
Volunteers will be expected to liaise with Police Officers, council officers, the ambulance service, and the hospitals, as well as friends and relatives of clients.
Benefits to self
The Safe Bus volunteers will develop effective decision making and problem-solving skills, as well as build their confidence with face to face interactions with the general public.
The Safe Bus project will allow the volunteers considerable insight into how the night time economy operates.
Benefits to others
Supporting others in need of the service
Giving back to the community
Location
Bournemouth Town Centre
Training available
First Aid training
De-Escalation Techniques
Internal training through Dorset Police
Hours per week
4 hours per month
Transport details
The Safe Bus volunteers will meet at Bournemouth Police Station before their duty is set to begin.