The Police and Crime Commissioner appoints a range of volunteers that help to ensure the public receive an efficient and effective police service, as well as ensuring that Cheshire Constabulary treats people and animals in a professional manner.
More information about the volunteering opportunities available with the Commissioner can be found below:
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Call Management Auditor
Find out more about the Call Management Auditor role
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Consultation and Engagement Volunteer
Find out about the Consultation and Engagement Volunteer role
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Front Desk Auditor
Find out about the Front Desk Auditor role
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Independent Custody Visitor
Find out more about the Independent Custody Visitor role
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Independent Observer of Protests and Demonstrations
Find out more about the IOPD Volunteer role
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Police Dog Welfare Visitor
Find out more about the Police Dog Welfare visitor role
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Volunteer Charter
How the Commissioner and Constabulary support volunteers
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Volunteering Vacancies
Find out about volunteer roles we are currently recruiting for
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Volunteer for us
Express your interest in one or more of our volunteer roles
Volunteering opportunities with Cheshire Police
Special Constabulary
- Specials, as they’re known, come from all walks of life.
- They are teachers, taxi drivers, accountants and secretaries, or from many other careers and they all volunteer a minimum of four and a quarter hours a week to their local police force, forming a vital link between the regular police and the local community.
- Specials have the same powers as regular officers. They wear the same uniform and are issued with the same protective equipment including handcuffs and baton.
If you're interested in becoming a Special Constable, more information about can be found on the Cheshire Constabulary website.
Police Support Volunteers
Volunteer roles available at Cheshire Constabulary include:
- Aftermath Referral Volunteer
- Victim Services Volunteer (Cheshire CARES)
- Crimestoppers Volunteer
- Volunteer Admin Assistant
- Member of the Band and Drums of Cheshire Constabulary
- Volunteer Horsewatch Coordinator
- Business Cyber Crime Prevention Volunteer
- School Liaison Support Volunteer
- Road Safety Volunteer