Volunteers in Policing (Vips) are based in police where they work to deal with customer service, community safety and crime prevention needs in the community. The range of tasks they undertake complements (补充)the roles and responsibilities of paid police officers and staff members.
Why to volunteer?
Volunteering your time as a Vip offers you the opportunity to:
• Help police officers reduce crime and improve community safety
• Gain personal satisfaction and a sense of pride that come from doing something worthwhile for your community
• Use your existing knowledge to help others and gain valuable new skills
• Meet new people, make new friends and get to know your local community
• Gain valuable work experience and improve your employment prospects
What are the requirements for the program?
Applicants must meet the following requirements for the program:
• Be 18 years old and over
•Willing to participate in a necessary training program
•Agree to the Queensland Police Service carrying out a criminal history check
•Prepared to participate in the program for at least 12 months
How do I join the program?
Volunteers interested in joining the program can contact the District Crime Prevention Coordinator for the area in which they live to get an application form and further information about the program. These contact details can be found on the “Contact Details”link.
Alternatively, applicants can complete the application form below and send it to the district office in person or by mail. Please note: Electronic forms will not be accepted and the form must be printed before signing.
1. Which of the following is the benefit of being a Vip?
A.Gaining more skills and work experience. |
B.Becoming rich and famous soon. |
C.Gaining satisfaction from family. |
D.Getting a job offer from the local government. |
2. If you want to be a Vip, you must________.
A.possess related experience |
B.carry out a criminal history check in advance |
C.promise to work there for over two years |
D.agree to receive training |
3. What are the applicants required to do to join the program?
A.Go to the district office in person. |
B.Hand in a paper application form. |
C.Fill in a form on the Contact Details' link. |
D.Send an e-mail to introduce oneself briefly. |