Day's volunteering

[Bing o]

I'm interested in doing a days volunteer work involving the criminal justice system (ideally emergency services based) - does anyone know of anything I could get involved with?

I want to get a different view on life compared to my day to day office environment.

Thanks in advance to any BiB that may know how I could help out of a day...

[davidra]

I don't know if you can do a single day - most jobs require training.

But you could consider:
First responder scheme (medical)
Special constable
Retained firefighter (only sporadically possible)
RNLI (if you live/work near one)

[ipsg.glf]

Bing o said:

I'm interested in doing a days volunteer work involving the criminal justice system (ideally emergency services based) - does anyone know of anything I could get involved with?

I want to get a different view on life compared to my day to day office environment.

Thanks in advance to any BiB that may know how I could help out of a day...

A one-off day or a day a week/month?

[shuvitupya]

You can volunteer to inspect Police cells for human rights abuse.

My local cop shop are looking for volunteers. It's only a few times a year though.

[Bing o]

ipsg.glf said:

Bing o said:

I'm interested in doing a days volunteer work involving the criminal justice system (ideally emergency services based) - does anyone know of anything I could get involved with?

I want to get a different view on life compared to my day to day office environment.

Thanks in advance to any BiB that may know how I could help out of a day...

A one-off day or a day a week/month?

One off day, or if I like it, more often (we're talking very inoften though if you know what I mean...

Given my day to day of house/train/office/winebar/train/home, a taste of reality would be welcome

[Bing o]

shuvitupya said:

You can volunteer to inspect Police cells for human rights abuse.

My local cop shop are looking for volunteers. It's only a few times a year though.

How does that work?

I've ten years practical business experience, plus a bloody minded attitude to asking why people do things - does that help?

[JustinP1]

Bing o said:

I'm interested in doing a days volunteer work involving the criminal justice system (ideally emergency services based) - does anyone know of anything I could get involved with?

I want to get a different view on life compared to my day to day office environment.

Thanks in advance to any BiB that may know how I could help out of a day...

Don't they call that Police Community Support Officer?

I hear you get to act as if you have balls the size of watermelons and whenever you feel that someone has got the better of you tell them that you can 'nick' them for something you really know nothing about.

[shuvitupya]

Bing o said:

shuvitupya said:

You can volunteer to inspect Police cells for human rights abuse.

My local cop shop are looking for volunteers. It's only a few times a year though.

How does that work?

I've ten years practical business experience, plus a bloody minded attitude to asking why people do things - does that help?

It was in my local paper a few weeks ago. Will see if I can find the article.

[AndyRw]

Bing o said:

shuvitupya said:

You can volunteer to inspect Police cells for human rights abuse.

My local cop shop are looking for volunteers. It's only a few times a year though.

How does that work?

I've ten years practical business experience, plus a bloody minded attitude to asking why people do things - does that help?

Independent Custody Visitors. Get to inspect custody records, meet the clients & have a chat, ask questions of the Custody Sergeants, Officers, other staff etc...

http://www.icva.org.uk/

Applications are usually through the Police Authority for the force you are interested in visiting.

[Chrispy Porker]

AndyRw said:

Bing o said:

shuvitupya said:

You can volunteer to inspect Police cells for human rights abuse.

My local cop shop are looking for volunteers. It's only a few times a year though.

How does that work?

I've ten years practical business experience, plus a bloody minded attitude to asking why people do things - does that help?

Independent Custody Visitors. Get to inspect custody records, meet the clients & have a chat, ask questions of the Custody Sergeants, Officers, other staff etc...

http://www.icva.org.uk/

Applications are usually through the Police Authority for the force you are interested in visiting.

also find Inspectors pleasuring themselves, if you are really lucky

[Bing o]

Chrispy Porker said:

AndyRw said:

Bing o said:

shuvitupya said:

You can volunteer to inspect Police cells for human rights abuse.

My local cop shop are looking for volunteers. It's only a few times a year though.

How does that work?

I've ten years practical business experience, plus a bloody minded attitude to asking why people do things - does that help?

Independent Custody Visitors. Get to inspect custody records, meet the clients & have a chat, ask questions of the Custody Sergeants, Officers, other staff etc...

http://www.icva.org.uk/

Applications are usually through the Police Authority for the force you are interested in visiting.

also find Inspectors pleasuring themselves, if you are really lucky

Ah well, in that case, I'm always willing to lend a hand....





<shudders>

[Chrispy Porker]

Seriously though custody visitor is a role where you can make a difference.

I saw ours as allies in the struggle for decent working conditions

[Bing o]

Chrispy Porker said:

Seriously though custody visitor is a role where you can make a difference.

I saw ours as allies in the struggle for decent working conditions

How many days do you have to do - I only have to do two a year, but if it's an interesting role, I could do more I suppose.

I spent a couple of weeks with a local law firm when I was at school - was quite fun meeting the local perps - favourite was a woman who got wedged in a shopping trolley and pushed down a steep hill towards a main road by her husband!

[Pickled Piper]

This is probably not what you had in mind, but I help five and six year olds learn how to cross the road safely. I got into it as my children's school was asking for volunteers. When I attended I was surprised to find, not just parents like myself, but participants from local businesses.

It is very satisfying and rewarding and the drop in KSI amongst children since the schemes were introduced speaks volumes for its effectiveness.

You will also find it is extremely challenging trying to hold the attention of five and six year olds. It gives you a good insight into adult behaviour. Many people don't change much and it adds weight to the argument that many adults are just children in bigger bodies.

Contact your local council and education authority if you are interested.

pp

[Smiler.]

Chrispy Porker said:

Seriously though custody visitor is a role where you can make a difference.

I saw ours as allies in the struggle for decent working conditions

How does that work then?

[Trax]

Pickled Piper said:

This is probably not what you had in mind, but I help five and six year olds learn how to cross the road safely. I got into it as my children's school was asking for volunteers. When I attended I was surprised to find, not just parents like myself, but participants from local businesses.

pp

So your Darth Vader.

[Pickled Piper]

Trax said:

Pickled Piper said:

This is probably not what you had in mind, but I help five and six year olds learn how to cross the road safely. I got into it as my children's school was asking for volunteers. When I attended I was surprised to find, not just parents like myself, but participants from local businesses.

pp

So your Darth Vader.

Got me! Where shall I send your prize.

Darth

[Chrispy Porker]

Smiler. said:

Chrispy Porker said:

Seriously though custody visitor is a role where you can make a difference.

I saw ours as allies in the struggle for decent working conditions

How does that work then?

Every time they visit they complete a written report which goes to the police authority and the management of the cell complex.
If they complain enough times that conditions are bad, things tend to get done eventually.
In tems of conditions for the detainees there was rarely any thing wrong. In terms of the working conditions for the staff, these were often deplorable, and the CV's often said so.

[Bing o]

Chrispy Porker said:

Smiler. said:

Chrispy Porker said:

Seriously though custody visitor is a role where you can make a difference.

I saw ours as allies in the struggle for decent working conditions

How does that work then?

Every time they visit they complete a written report which goes to the police authority and the management of the cell complex.
If they complain enough times that conditions are bad, things tend to get done eventually.
In tems of conditions for the detainees there was rarely any thing wrong. In terms of the working conditions for the staff, these were often deplorable, and the CV's often said so.

My report will no doubt state that the lack of public stocks in front of the station is a massive detriment