Bridge Watch Volunteer
Bridge Watch
Volunteers needed to help address public health and safety issues in the areas surrounding the Bridges of the City of London.
The ‘Bridge Watch’ Programme aims to provide a physical presence of teams of volunteers who will patrol the areas on and around the bridges of London and who have a brief to engage or intervene with anybody indicating intent to enter the water for, primarily, but not limited to, the purpose of suicide. Bridge Watch is delivered by trained volunteers who patrol key river locations, offering a calm, non-judgemental presence and taking time to build trust with people who may be experiencing mental health crisis. Their role is centred on empathy, connection and early support — being there for people at moments when they may feel most alone. Working closely alongside partner organisations and emergency services, Bridge Watch volunteers play a vital role at moments when time, compassion and human connection can make a critical difference.
Advice, Information & Support,Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Caring,Community Work,Counselling,First Aid
Counselling, Managing People, Negotiating, Teaching, mentoring & coaching
Empathy, compassion, a non-judgemental attitude, being a good listener Once you have expressed an interest in the role there will be initial phone call to learn more about the role and to invite you to a trial session (patrol). If you feel the role is a right fit for you, you can proceed with your application and send us the requested documents including the DBS check. Once checks are complete you will be invited to a 3 hour training session in person in the London bridge area.
Opportunity to save lives Life saving skills training including where appropriate: Naloxone Training Zero-Suicide Alliance Online Training Suicide Prevention Training Suicide Intervention Training Royal National Lifeboat-water safety training Mental Health Awareness Mental Health support (offered to volunteers through The Listening Place) Confidence building Development of active listening skills Networking through events References
Minimum of one patrol per month. One patrol is 2 hours
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City of London Bridges London EC1
All public transport and travel methods that have access to the City of London Bridges including: Tower Bridge, London Bridge, Southwark Bridge, Blackfriars Bridge, Millennium Bridge, Hammersmith Bridge (all accessible by buses, Underground, Overground, cycling, walking)
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