Friday 14 January 2022

Invitation to volunteer and receive training from the Met police

As part of our ongoing partnership with the Met police, we have been approached to ask if any of our members would like to explore the opportunities of volunteering with them.

Please see the attached information (pdf) (also below as screenshots - click each image to view enlarged) in respect of the various opportunities.




Each volunteer will have the opportunity to engage in any of the following courses, by experienced trainers. These include:


  • London Nights Training – Personal Safety Input

  • Personal Safety & Conflict Resolution, Drugs and Mental Health Input

  • London Life Savers - CPR, DRABC, Defib

  • Bike Marking Training

  • Community Road Watch Training 

  • Weapon Sweep Training, Drugs Awareness Input, Forensics Input

  • London Fire Brigade Input

  • Counter Terrorism Input

  • SEND (Special educational needs) and Diversity Communication Input

  • Crime Prevention Training - Basic - Personal Safety

  • Crime Prevention Training - Motor Vehicle

  • Crime Prevention Training - Burglary

They have said that they would love to welcome more members of Neighbourhood Watch, and you can choose when and where they volunteer, you can just volunteer locally or go all over London, they will cover expenses for travel.


If you would like to find out more, please scan the QR code >>>>>>>>>>>>>

or visit the website Police volunteer roles | Careers | Metropolitan Police


The training offered would also help you in the day-to-day activities of Neighbourhood Watch in your community.

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