Volunteering opportunities in Argyll
Do you live in the Tiree or Oban area and want to give something back to your community? Well here’s your chance.
Police Scotland’s volunteer unit, lead by Sergeant Claire Coleman, will be in Tiree & Oban area this coming week visiting a variety of different locations to promote our Special Constabulary and provide all the information you need to know to join our part-time body of voluntary officers.
They are also encouraging local employers to sign up to our Employer Supported Policing scheme, where staff are granted time to train and be deployed as Special Constables (SPCs).
Chief Inspector Simon Shanks, local policing area commander, said: “Police Scotland’s volunteers are a vital asset, working alongside regular Police officers and staff to keep our communities safe. As a SPC you support local policing teams in your spare time – forging strong partnerships in the community, patrolling our streets, preventing crime, and keeping your local area safe.
"Our volunteers bring their own invaluable skills, life experiences and commitment to the role too and I would be delighted if more members of our community joined us and put their skills and local knowledge to good use.
"I would urge anyone who is interested in volunteering with Police Scotland - whether as a Special Constable, youth volunteer or as an employer signing up to the ESP scheme – to attend one of our events, speak to the volunteer team and find out more about what would be a life changing opportunity.”
Anyone is eligible to apply as long as they satisfy some basic requirements, but ultimately we are looking for people who want to make a real difference and can bring a fresh perspective to the team they work in.
