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Introduction

You could play a vital role in helping Nottinghamshire Police to deliver and improve the service we provide. 

You can make the most of your spare time, learn new skills and make a difference by becoming a highly valued volunteer with us.

Police Volunteers complement the roles of police officers and police staff and add value to the wider police service. Becoming a volunteer will allow you to improve your skills, gain new experiences and, possibily, decide whether policing is a suitable career path you would enjoy.

Latest news

Catch up on the latest volunteers' news here (September 2011)

What we offer you

By becoming a volunteer with Nottinghamshire Police you can:

• Make a difference to your local community
• Meet new people
• Claim expenses such as travel costs.

Volunteers are able to assist in a wide range of activities depending upon the location and needs of the Force and local communities.

Roles include:

• Assisting Neighbourhood Policing Teams
• Taking part in community safety and crime prevention initiatives
• Provide specialist support to departments that require them such as language skills and computer skills
• Telephoning victims of crime for feedback on the Force’s performance
• General administrative roles such as typing and filing.

Police Volunteers are only deployed in non-confrontational roles and work hours to suit themselves and the department they support.

Training

Training is provided for volunteers so that you can carry out your role effectively. We value your skills and aim to build on them to our mutual benefit. Training will be given to enable you to do the specific task you have volunteered to do.

Medical Clearance

Applicants for volunteer positions will be required to sign a declaration regarding their fitness to undertake the role assigned to them.

Age

Consideration will only be given to applicants of 16 years and over. No upper age limits will be set. If you are between 16 and 17-years-old, you will need to get written permission from your parent or guardian when you apply to join us.

Security Vetting

Volunteers will be subject to the Force Vetting procedure that checks not only the volunteer but also their immediate family.

Current roles available