Atlantis Alliance Support Volunteer (Ref:143)

Purpose 

The Atlantis Alliance is made up of seven participating agencies who aim to make the Lincolnshire coastline the safest place to live, work, and visit. It covers over 28 miles of East Lincolnshire coastline, 262 caravan sites, and welcomes over 3.5 million visitors throughout the summer.

Teams support activities in Skegness and Mablethorpe, engaging with the public and sharing resources to help educate, inform, and keep people safe on a variety of topics including, but not limited to:

• Keeping belongings safe
• Beach and water safety
• Domestic abuse
• Lost and missing children

What you will be doing

Roles and tasks may vary, but will include:

• Preparing and distributing leaflets relating to the agencies involved and their work
• Giving out Sandi Starfish wristbands
• Supporting local teams with administrative tasks

Skills, experience, and qualities needed

• Confident in communicating with a wide range of people
• Able to work flexibly as part of a team

Location and times

The role is based at Skegness or Mablethorpe with activities running from 10am to 3pm at agreed locations between April and October, with local activity increasing between July and September. Further opportunities may be available to support administrative duties and activities over the winter season.

Training and support available

• All volunteers receive a local induction and a volunteer handbook to support them in their role. Further training specific to the role will be provided by members of the local team and collaborating agencies.
• You will be supervised by a member of the local neighbourhood team and will have the support of the Volunteer Team at police HQ.
• Volunteers are able to access health and care support through Lincolnshire Police. A health assessment is completed for all volunteer roles.

Other information

• Expenses incurred as a result of the role will be paid at the relevant rate
• Volunteers must be over 18
• The role requires a security check (vetting)
• Volunteers are asked to sign an agreement to maintain confidentiality, as you may have access to sensitive material

What to do if you are interested

Download and complete our police support volunteer application forms.

Contact the Volunteer Team at: [email protected] or on Tel: 01522 212498 if you would like to know more about the role.