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Community Fire & Safety Volunteer
Practical details
Volunteering • Organisation role
Contact person
Victoria Skoyles
#122722
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Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service offer free home fire safety visits for Norfolk residents who have a heightened fire risk.
We are currently recruiting for Community Safety volunteers, which involves the following:
Visiting Norfolk residents in their homes to provide tailored fire safety advice such as; planning an escape route, reducing fire risks, and installing new smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. All relevant training, uniform, and equipment will be provided.
Some of our volunteers also support at events: such as the Royal Norfolk Show, Cromer Carnival and Great Yarmouth Wheels to promote fire safety with the public.
Due to the nature of the role, we do require our volunteers to be over 18, have access to a car and able to drive. References and an enhanced DBS check are also required.
We complete visits across the whole of Norfolk, and most volunteers operate within a 20-mile radius of their home using their own vehicles. We provide mileage expenses. We are flexible about when you work and how many visits you complete weekly. We do ask for a commitment of at least 4 hours (2 visits) a month, to maintain competency. Volunteers are expected to attend quarterly CPD days and to keep the volunteer coordinator informed of any changes in their availability. Prospective volunteers will also be required to pass a probationary period but will be supported throughout, with training and shadowing provided.
This is the perfect role for someone who is sociable and person-centred. We’re looking for volunteers who are empathetic and passionate about improving the lives of individuals who may be struggling. If you are a confident and warm communicator with a knack for delivering clear advice and recommendations we can teach you the rest! Some IT skills are helpful as you will be required to document your visits.
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Volunteering and Skills Connections is a Great Yarmouth Borough Council initiative, collaborating with organisations from the private, statutory and voluntary sectors. It supports residents across the Borough to access volunteering, training, and skills development opportunities that can boost their aspirations and employment prospects.
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