Police Support Volunteers assist police officers and staff with various tasks enabling them to concentrate on core policing duties, which means more officers on the streets and improved community support. Maintaining a high police presence in our communities will also help us to achieve our aim to reduce crime, disorder and fear.

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who would like to get involved in a range of activities. Volunteer roles will vary in many ways depending on the needs of the police service.

Is there a particular area of policing of interest to you?  If so, please contact the Citizens in Policing Co-ordinator who would be happy to assist in exploring opportunities for you.

All our volunteer roles are advertised on the Volunteering Wales website, click here for the list of our current opportunities.

Volunteering will offer you:

• a chance to support and make a contribution to our local communities
• skills and experience in a professional environment, enhancing future employment prospects
• a safe, friendly and interesting place to volunteer
• internal training to undertake tasks you are not familiar with
• a chance to meet people

Expenses are provided for travelling and out of pocket costs.

No formal qualifications are required however, we expect honesty, integrity and a sense of commitment and for some roles there will be specialist skills required to perfom the role. Effective communication, interaction, literacy and IT skills are highly desirable. Volunteers should also display a positive and friendly attitude coupled with a willingness to learn.

Heddlu Dyfed-Powys Police welcome applications from individuals from all walks of life and backgrounds regardless of their age, sex, disability, race, religion/faith, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership and pregnancy/maternity.

• Aged 18 or over
• A British Citizen, a European Economic Area national or a commonwealth citizen, or a foreign national with no restrictions on your stay in the UK
• Have had a minimum of three years continuous residency in the UK (some roles will require five years continuous residency), with less than twelve months spend abroad in the last three years (with some exceptions for those living on a UK military bases)

• Our volunteer vacancies are advertised on the Volunteering Wales website. To apply for a particular vacancy, you will be asked to contact us directly.
• Upon submission of your application form we will be assessing your skills, motivation and eligibility to apply.
• Informal interview: candidates who pass the application phase will be invited to attend an informal interview. This interview will be conducted by the appropriate department manager and will discuss your skills, availability, motivations and overall suitability in more detail than the application form.
• Pre-volunteering checks: force vetting, references, and where appropriate a medical.
• Starting with Heddlu Dyfed-Powys Police: Successful candidates will receive a starting date where they will meet with their line manager and colleagues to begin their volunteering journey!

If you have any queries in relation to Police Support Volunteer vacancies or the application process, please send an email to: volunteers(at)dyfed-powys.pnn.police.uk
Alternatively, you contact the Force Citizens in Policing Co-ordinator on 01267 226463 or 101 extension 23643.