WCC Night Star Volunteer
Westminster City Council Night Stars
A team of volunteers who help vulnerable people get home safe after a night out.
Night Stars volunteers undertake the following: - Acting as an ambassador for the night time economy and creating a welcoming environment for both local businesses and visitors - Providing information on local premises, transport links, and .. - Working with Met police, council enforcement staff and night-time economy businesses to support and protect visitors - Look after those who have become vulnerable on a night out, and support them getting home without coming to harm - Escorting those who require assistance to a safe space/haven - Signposting people to support services if required
Advice, Information & Support,Community Work
Language Skills
Skills Required: - Empathy for the needs of vulnerable people - Excellent team player - Outgoing, friendly, and positive character - Good communication skills - Able to use your own initiative but able to ask for help when needed - Willing to work unsociable hours (evening/night shifts)
Benefits to Volunteers: - The satisfaction of knowing that you are making a difference to vulnerable people - Building self-confidence and the ability to work flexibly - Undertaking specific training and gaining experience in supporting vulnerable individuals and conflict resolution - Opportunity to meet new people and learn more about London’s night-time economy - Working as part of the team and wider strategic partnership for the night-time economy - Offers great experience to anyone considering a career in the social sciences, health or social care, medicine, public engagement, crime prevention or a career that requires effective communication, dynamic problem solving, and teamwork
A minimum of one 4.5 hour shift every four weeks. These shifts take place every Friday evening, and the last Saturday Evening of every calendar month.
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London - The West End area - Soho - Leicester Square - The Strand - Trafalgar Square - Piccadilly - Covent Garden - Oxford Street - Victoria
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