Volunteer benefits

Special constables, rural crime volunteers, assistant cadet leaders and beyond – all of our volunteers at Northumbria Police have access to a host of benefits to improve your time with us and give you a great experience.

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What benefits will I receive as a volunteer?

Personal growth & development

You’ll gain new, transferable skills and experience new things. We do our best to help you develop the skills you want across a variety of volunteer roles.

Support associations

You can join a variety of internal support associations helping us create an inclusive, welcoming culture from our Ethnic Minority Association to our LGBTQ+ Association, Men’s Support Network, and more.

Make a difference

You’ll be making a difference in the community and giving something back. Volunteers help us to make our communities safer and you will have the chance to work on community initiatives that can be very rewarding.

Enhance your CV

Most employers see volunteering as an essential component of any CV. Volunteering will also give you strong examples that can be valuable in interviews.

Unlock policing insight

Gain an insight into the world of policing. Whether you’re interested in a career with us or just want to learn more about what we do – volunteering gets you “behind the scenes”.

Meet new people

You’ll work alongside like-minded people who are committed to making a difference in our communities. It’s a fantastic opportunity to network with people from all backgrounds.

New opportunities

As a Special Constable or Police Support Volunteer, you’ll have the opportunity to become a Blue Light Wellbeing Ambassador and unlock other, interesting opportunities.

Award nomations

Volunteers are an invaluable part of our policing family. You could be nominated for, attend and even win local and national awards for your contribution to TeamNP.

Expenses

Special Constables and Police Support Volunteers are entitled to relevant expenses, including mileage and approved miscellaneous expenses.

Attend events

You’ll have the opportunity to attend exciting events up and down the country, representing the volunteers of TeamNP and highlighting the fantastic work you do.

...and so much more!

We’ll support you to get the most out of your volunteering experience by offering as many opportunities, experiences and chances to upskill as possible. This is your chance to do something different.

Are you ready to start your volunteer journey?

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