COMMUNITY-spirited volunteers are needed by Hampshire Constabulary.

The force is looking for people to carry out largely administrative duties to support Safer Neighbourhood teams.

Chief constable, Alex Marshall, said: “Communities often say they want to see a uniformed police presence in their neighbourhood. It’s my job to make the best use of our resources to achieve this and also deliver a whole variety of other policing services.

“Having the support of people who give up their time and talents to help our teams means that I can keep officers and staff where communities want them – out of offices and actively working in neighbourhoods.”

Volunteers will work alongside police and police community support officers, carrying out tasks as varied as organising community meetings, making sure photos of the team are up to date or carrying out research into community issues and crime trends.

The hours can usually be flexible and volunteers will receive an induction and full training.

Inspector Julie Rawson, who is co-ordinating the introduction of police support volunteers across the force, said: “Volunteers cannot be used in a role that would normally be paid or to cover annual leave, sickness or other absence.

“The purpose of a volunteer is to enhance existing roles, not replace them. Our volunteers in Hampshire will not wear a uniform, but they will wear a badge clearly identifying them as volunteers.”

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, visit hampshire.police.uk, or call 0845 045 4545 and ask to speak to Caroline Judd.