VOLUNTEERS are sought for a range of roles in Devon and Cornwall Police.

The aim of the police support volunteers is to complement the work of Devon and Cornwall Police staff and officers.

Devon and Cornwall Police welcome volunteers from all communities to be part of thei wider policing family. It values the skills and experience that members of the public can bring in assisting the police officers to forge closer links with the local towns, villages and communities.

Working with Devon and Cornwall Police, the volunteers can gain new skills, meet new people and obtain an insight into the role of the police whilst making a positive contribution to their local community. Some of its volunteering initiatives also involve working with partner agencies and organisations to make communities safer and more resilient.

Some of the roles currently available across the force include volunteer drivers, victim care volunteers, administration support, CCTV volunteers and vehicle check volunteers.

West Devon PC Cathy Veale said: ‘People choose to volunteer for a variety of reasons. For some it offers the chance to give something back to the community or make a difference to the people around them. For others it provides an opportunity to develop new skills or build on existing experience and knowledge.

‘Regardless of the motivation, what unites them all is that they find it both challenging and rewarding.’