Help West Midlands Fire Service deliver prevention-based activities to members of the public and vulnerable groups. Educate the community on key safety messages linked to fire, road, home, and personal safety through a variety of activities. Key activities will be:
• Acting as a “Safety Adviser” to delivery key safety messages to young people aged 9-11 around Safeside; a state-of-the-art scenario-based, experiential learning safety complex which provides an innovative, enjoyable learning experience that inspires people to think and act safely.
• Delivering safety presentations to vulnerable groups, such as new arrivals to the country or those who have English as a second language.
• Assisting Fire Stations with open days, community events and local Fire Safety initiatives to promote safety and wellbeing.
• Acting as a Volunteer Fire Safety Tutor to educate young people who have shown an unhealthy interest in fire.
Making the West Midlands safer and stronger through the reduction of the impact of fires, road traffic collisions and arson, whilst supporting and promoting a healthier community.
Matthew Leech/Rhea Wright
0121 380 6074
volunteer@wmfs.net
www.wmfs.net/careers/volunteering
Please contact us to discuss any access requirements
Help shape our activities, and improve existing ones.
The volunteering enables individuals to gain new skills and experience, and improve existing ones. In-house training is provided, as well as opportunities to attend courses on personal development, such as communication, confidence and resilience, working with others etc. Volunteers can gain an OCN Level 2 in Volunteering accreditation, alongside their activities.
Yes
16+
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