Volunteering whilst at university

Students at universities in Cardiff, Swansea and Treforest play a proactive role in keeping their local communities safe, for the benefit of both the wider community and the student population of their campus and student villages.By taking an active interest in their local communities, students can counter any negative stereotypes and make a real difference in their communities.

The activities undertaken by volunteers have also been used by the universities in their Police Sciences BSc, for example, to provide practical case studies in the teaching of research methods to the students. Working under the direction of members of the Neighbourhood Policing Teams, students engage directly with serving Police Officers and Police Community Support Officers.

We also have exciting opportunities to work alongside front-line officers within the night-time economies of both Cardiff (Safety Bus) and Swansea (Help Point).

The recruitment of Police Student Volunteers is administered through the Student Volunteer Council in each campus, working in partnership with members of our University Liaison teams.

For those undertaking studies at our Cardiff universities further details can be obtained from [email protected] or [email protected]

Similarly, those studying at universities in the Swansea area further details can be obtained from [email protected]

For those studying within our Treforest campuses you may contact [email protected]

Further information can also be obtained by emailing [email protected]

We want to be the best at understanding and responding to our communities’ needs. To do this we need the very best candidates from a wide range of backgrounds to apply to become part of our policing family.

If you would like to speak with someone about forthcoming recruitment campaigns, opportunities and support available to you, please contact our Positive Action team at [email protected]