Bridge Watch Volunteer
Bridge Watch
Volunteers needed to safeguard the public around the bridges of the City of London
Volunteers needed who will patrol the areas on and around the bridges of London to engage or intervene with anybody indicating intent to enter the water for, primarily, but not limited to, the purpose of suicide. 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,Support Work
Counselling, Evaluating & Reviewing, Managing People, Negotiating, Reading & Writing
Empathy, compassion, a non-judgemental attitude, being a good listener
Opportunity to save lives References 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
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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