A significant number of individuals are required to effectively operate the program. We are seeking volunteers to participate in patrols every four weeks, as well as those who are interested in offering prayer support or financial contributions as backup.
Now is a good time to get in touch. Training sessions will be starting soon!
Each person who wishes to be apart of the team:
Be 18 years or over
Fill in an application form and have two positive references from their Priest or a community leader and another responsible member of the community.
Undergo a DBS check.
Attend the Training Programme, usually one evening a week for two hours, lasting approximately eight weeks.
Be willing to meet 30 minutes before and after going out, this will include the briefing/debriefing and a time to pray together.
Be able to work in a team of three to five people.
Be available to go out at night on a regular basis, at least monthly.
Wear the uniform when on duty
Be physically able to patrol the designated route through Swindon between the hours of 21:30 – 2:00.
Be willing to seek and build relationships in the area: businesses, shop keepers, local schools, families, police, youth workers etc
Be able to respond positively to questions about the Christian faith.
Five Core Values
These are the core values held by the Parish Church. They are common to many community organisations. We will seek to uphold these values at all times:
The sacredness and sanctity of human life.
Valuing and honouring the community
Being a person of integrity
Taking personal responsibility
The growth and development of the individual to their fullest potential.
What do we expect to achieve?
A Safer Community with people feeling safer.
A Reduction in street crime.
A reduction in anti-social Behaviour
A Positive outlook toward the Church
An improvement in Church / Community links.
Improved co-ordination and communication between different agencies.
More effective use of the Police & emergency services
A reduction in call outs of the emergency services
Help for the vulnerable
Visitors to Swindon feeling welcomed and cared for in the night time economy
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