What do Volunteers in Policing do?Volunteers in Policing (ViPs) are based in local police establishments where they work with police to address customer service, community safety and crime prevention needs in the community. The range of tasks they undertake complement rather than compete with the roles and responsibilities of paid police officers and staff members. Some of these tasks include:
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Why volunteer?
Volunteering your time as a ViP offers you the opportunity to:
- Help police officers reduce crime and enhance community safety
- Gain personal satisfaction and sense of pride that comes from doing something worthwhile for your community
- Use your existing knowledge to help others and gain valuable new skills
- Meet new people, make new friends and get to know your local community
- Gain valuable work experience and improve your employment prospects
The Queensland Government has produced a video on how volunteering has changed the lives of others. Watch to find out how volunteering can change yours.
What are the criteria for the ViP Program?
ViPs must meet the following criteria to pass through to the selection phase of the program:
- Be 18 years and over
- Willing to participate in a mandatory training program
- Agree to the Queensland Police Service conducting a national criminal history check
- Prepared to participate in the ViP Program for at least 12 months
- Willing to work a minimum of 4 hours per week and a maximum of 16 hours per week
