Street Pastor

at Bury Street Pastors

Role Description

Street pastors are trained volunteers from local churches who care about their community.

They patrol in teams of men and women, usually from 10.30 p.m. to 3 a.m. on a Friday and Saturday night, to care for, listen to and help people who are out on the streets.

A street pastor is someone who is…
- a Christian and is part of a local church;
- concerned for society and their local community;
- willing to engage with people, whatever their perspective on life and wherever they hang out;
- happy to work in a team and in collaboration with other agencies and projects, both statutory and voluntary.

Type of Activity: Ongoing, Suitable for individuals to apply, In person volunteering

Suitability: Suitable for 18 year olds and over

Time commitment

Variable depending on availability

Availability: Friday Evening, Saturday Evening

Is this role available at multiple locations? No

Role Location: 1st Floor, Castle Buildings, Market Place, Bury

Ward: Bury East/Central (Elton, Moorside, Redvales)

Benefit to the volunteer

You will receive

Induction and training, Regular support supervision, Volunteer policy

Volunteers are asked to complete or provide: Application form, ID Check, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, Reference(s), Informal discussion (may include an interview)

Activities: Befriending, Buddying and Mentoring, Caring, Community Hub/work, Event and Stewarding, Support Work, Youth Work (12 to 25 year olds)

Skills: Counselling, Negotiating

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