As part of Volunteers’ Week, the NWS Team were at Ikea, Loanhead today, highlighting the work done by the amazing volunteer Neighbourhood Watch coordinators and watches across Scotland.
Partnering with Police Scotland, particular thanks goes to the wonderful volunteer Special Constable who gave up his time to join us today, providing helpful information to people interested in finding out more about what the role involves.
If you have been thinking how you can make a difference in your community and be part of a group working together to help connect and build stronger communities. Please go to the Neighbourhood Watch Scotland Website: https://neighbourhoodwatchscotland.co.uk/Â where you can find out more information on Neighbourhood Watch Scotland, how to join a Neighbourhood Watch or receive Neighbourhood Alerts.
If you are interested in becoming a Special Constable. The Special Constabulary is a part-time, volunteer body consisting of voluntary officers. As a special constable, you’ll work alongside police officers in your spare time – forging strong partnerships in the community, patrolling streets, preventing crime, and interacting with all kinds of people to give back, keep your local community safe and help to make a real difference. If you would like to learn more or would like to apply, please consider visiting:
A huge thanks to Ikea for allowing us to hold the event, to staff for all their help today and to everyone who stopped and spoke to us.
Find out more about the Volunteers Week campaign and how you can get involved here: https://volunteersweek.scot/
