We are a charity working in Halifax Town Centre and Sowerby Bridge Friday and Saturday evenings to meet the needs of those who have become vulnerable on a night out.
About the Organisation
We are in our 19th year of working to make Halifax a safe place to be. Every year we provide around 13,000 volunteer hours and help approximately 3,000 people.
In addition to our work in the town centre, we also have a community café and Christian bookshop (Angels Rest Café, 15 Crossley Street, Halifax). We work in schools, colleges and youth groups to deliver our #SafeNightOut workshops aimed at educating young people about alcohol, drugs and crime awareness and we provide stewards for local community events.
We are a charity working in Halifax Town Centre Saturday evenings to meet the needs of those who have become vulnerable on a night out.
We work to meet the needs of those who have been spiked, are victims of crime or those who have had too much to drink and as a consequence is in need of support.
What are we looking for?
What will you get from us?
We have liaised with Halifax Police and we are unable to accept anyone as a Street Angel if they have been convicted of: any sexual offences; murder / manslaughter; Section 18 offences against the person; dealing in drugs.
We have also agreed some areas for discretion if there has been a period of 3 years of NOT offending: burglary; theft; drugs use; minor public offences; other inditable offences.
All volunteers are first aid trained. We run occasional courses such as Conflict Training (provided by the Police), drugs and alcohol awareness, use of radios and on the job training. We also offer opportunity for you to get involved in other events in the wider community and church life. There are also social events organised by Halifax Street Angels. It is ideal work experience for those looking to gain experience or in the future have a career in housing, social work, recovery from addiction, pastoral or youth work.
You can come along for a trial and see whether it's for you. You will have the opportunity to go out with a more experienced volunteer
When do we need you?
Additional Requirements
One Saturday per month 9pm to 3am, you can stay the full 6 hours but you dont have to and you dont need to volunteer every week.
This is a faith based role
Interested in this volunteering opportunity?
Please contact Street Angels directly through Lisa Sullivan: hxstreetangels.office@gmail.com
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