Volunteering
Join us
The principal intention of an Appropriate Adult is to prevent miscarriages of justice, ensuring vulnerable people are supported during police investigations. The Appropriate Adult does not give legal advice, instead, our role is to ensure that individuals are treated fairly, identify safeguarding concerns, and protect their rights, and entitlements.
Roles and Responsibilities
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Our Appropriate Adults attend police stations 24 hours a day, 365 days per year. We provide you with online and classroom training to equip you with the skills and understanding required to deal with any situation.
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Our online rota system allows you to volunteer at times that suit you, at police stations near where you live or work.
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There is no minimum number of hours to volunteer.
About you
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To effectively support young people and vulnerable adults in custody, you must be patient, non-judgmental, unbiased and empathetic.
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You will need to have excellent active-listening skills and the confidence and ability to clearly communicate rights and entitlements to the detained person and other relevant parties.
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​Your own smart phone or tablet is also essential as all forms can only be completed via an electronic app.
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All Appropriate Adults must have a current Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Why join us?
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Experience the personal fulfilment that comes from helping others, while developing professionally through diverse and enriching experiences.
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Our supportive and collaborative culture fosters innovation and creativity, allowing you to grow and expand your network.
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Align your life with your values and contribute to a passionate team dedicated to ethical and impactful work.​
Would you like to apply?
Please email us at [email protected] to enquire about volunteering.