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Community Safety Advocate

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service

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In addition to responding to emergencies Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS) undertakes other activities which reduce risks in the community and helps to keep people, environments and property safer.
These activities include Home Fire Safety Visits undertaken in people’s homes, encompassing home safety assessments, personal lifestyle and wellbeing checks; sharing information at public events; giving safety talks; and distributing information at community locations. There is a clear relationship between the amount of prevention work we undertake and the number of fires in the community.
Volunteers are a valuable way to increase the contact and communications we have with the general public from a range of cultures, faiths and seldom reached communities in Bedfordshire.
We have volunteer opportunities in face-to-face engagement, targeted event organisation and attendance, public speaking, placing informational literature in community locations and keeping it topped up. We are seeking to actively engage with all faiths, cultures and ages in the most appropriate and respectful way.
This role is flexible and the volunteer can agree which aspects suit their personal preferences, needs and skillset.

Administration,Advice, Information & Support

Basic IT skills - internet & email, Reading & Writing

Home wifi and computer literacy Fluent in written and spoken English Willing to undertake training Punctual and reliable People engagement experience Available for minimum of 4 hours per week and remain under 48 hours total weekly work + volunteering time

This worthwhile role will provide opportunities for you to get out and about in your local area, enabling local people to access advice and support on home safety and more. As a volunteer Community Safety Advocate you will be part of the wider Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service team. All information and training you need will be provided. You'll have ongoing support from our Volunteer Manager and travel expenses may be claimed.

Flexible

Further location details may be provided below.

Janet Brennan

Volunteers required throughout Bedfordshire. People usually volunteer in and around their local area.

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Contact Volunteer Manager T. 07543 301604

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