Volunteer with halifax street angels faq
Would you like to be an Angel? There are around 70 volunteers who are part of Street Angels. Some come every week, some once a month, others once a year! There is no rota, no minimum commitment. All our volunteers are fantastic people who give up time to make sure Halifax remains a safe place on busy nights.
Some answers to the common questions:
Do I have to be a Christian?
No you do not have to be a Christian or be part of a church to volunteer (in fact some of our best volunteers would not call themselves Christian), although we ask you be respectful to the fact this is a Christian initiative and we start each evening with prayer (or getting in touch with head office!) and have a Spiritual dimension to the work we do.
What prevents me volunteering as a Street Angel?
We have liaised with Halifax Police and we are unable to accept anyone as a Street Angel if they have been convicted of: any sexual offences; murder / manslaughter; Section 18 offences against the person; dealing in drugs. We have also agreed some areas for discretion if there has been a period of 3 years of NOT offending: burglary; theft; drugs use; minor public offences; other inditable offences. All volunteers must declare these on the Application Form and will need to undergo a CRB check.
How old do I have to be?
The minimum age is 18.
Do I have to commit week after week?
No - how much time you give to Street Angels is down to you - we don't work by rota - we simply turn up at 9pm on Saturday and trust God to provide the people!!!
Do I have to stay for 6 hours?
No - come for as long or as short a time as you want. You can turn up at any stage throughout the evening - and if Fairtrade Cafe is closed you can find us on the streets!
Will I be able to get home?
We generally offer people a lift home at 3am - we can pay for volunteers travel expenses as well.
What training / else is on offer?
We run occasional courses such as Conflict Training (provided by the Police), drugs and alcohol awareness, use of radios and on the job training. We also offer opportunity for you to get involved in other events in the wider community and church life - all of these are published on the newsletter. There are also regular social events organised by Street Angels.
How do I volunteer?
Read through the Volunteer Handbook
Complete the Application Form
Why do people volunteer?
We asked some of our volunteers why they do Street Angels - here are the answers:
"To make a difference to others"
"Looks good on my CV!"
"People in Halifax need us"
"Meet new friends"
"Like helping people and the social aspect"
"Its flexible and my amount of friends has doubled!"
"Through Churches Together - saw the unity and bringing God's love to the town"
"Like doing it - its practical"
"A feeling of team achievement, a sense of gratitude from the public, and a really enjoyable experience"
""To help people who either need help, need first aid or just someone to talk to when feeling low or, in some cases, suicidal"
"To help others"
"I Street Angel because I enjoy it. I like the fact that I can help people and this has made me a lot more confident and I feel good at the end of it knowing I have done something good"
"To help people and make the streets safe for people"
"I enjoy helping people in need late at night and being part of a team"
Some answers to the common questions:
Do I have to be a Christian?
No you do not have to be a Christian or be part of a church to volunteer (in fact some of our best volunteers would not call themselves Christian), although we ask you be respectful to the fact this is a Christian initiative and we start each evening with prayer (or getting in touch with head office!) and have a Spiritual dimension to the work we do.
What prevents me volunteering as a Street Angel?
We have liaised with Halifax Police and we are unable to accept anyone as a Street Angel if they have been convicted of: any sexual offences; murder / manslaughter; Section 18 offences against the person; dealing in drugs. We have also agreed some areas for discretion if there has been a period of 3 years of NOT offending: burglary; theft; drugs use; minor public offences; other inditable offences. All volunteers must declare these on the Application Form and will need to undergo a CRB check.
How old do I have to be?
The minimum age is 18.
Do I have to commit week after week?
No - how much time you give to Street Angels is down to you - we don't work by rota - we simply turn up at 9pm on Saturday and trust God to provide the people!!!
Do I have to stay for 6 hours?
No - come for as long or as short a time as you want. You can turn up at any stage throughout the evening - and if Fairtrade Cafe is closed you can find us on the streets!
Will I be able to get home?
We generally offer people a lift home at 3am - we can pay for volunteers travel expenses as well.
What training / else is on offer?
We run occasional courses such as Conflict Training (provided by the Police), drugs and alcohol awareness, use of radios and on the job training. We also offer opportunity for you to get involved in other events in the wider community and church life - all of these are published on the newsletter. There are also regular social events organised by Street Angels.
How do I volunteer?
Read through the Volunteer Handbook
Complete the Application Form
Why do people volunteer?
We asked some of our volunteers why they do Street Angels - here are the answers:
"To make a difference to others"
"Looks good on my CV!"
"People in Halifax need us"
"Meet new friends"
"Like helping people and the social aspect"
"Its flexible and my amount of friends has doubled!"
"Through Churches Together - saw the unity and bringing God's love to the town"
"Like doing it - its practical"
"A feeling of team achievement, a sense of gratitude from the public, and a really enjoyable experience"
""To help people who either need help, need first aid or just someone to talk to when feeling low or, in some cases, suicidal"
"To help others"
"I Street Angel because I enjoy it. I like the fact that I can help people and this has made me a lot more confident and I feel good at the end of it knowing I have done something good"
"To help people and make the streets safe for people"
"I enjoy helping people in need late at night and being part of a team"
