SaferTogether

Learning Programme for adult community groups

Safer Together: Life Skills Sessions for Community Groups.

Duration: 2.5 Hours Group Size: Up to 24 participants Booking: Please book more than 2 months in advance

Overview: SaferTogether is a FREE, engaging, and thought-provoking life skills session offered at Safety Central. This programme is tailored for adults and community groups who are keen on refreshing their knowledge about safety, at home and out and about.

Who Should Attend: This session is ideal for members of various community groups, including but not limited to:

  • Women’s Institute branches
  • Rotary Clubs
  • Sports and social clubs
  • Faith groups
  • Residents’ associations
  • Support groups

 

What to Expect: Upon arrival, your group will be placed into your teams of up to 12 people, each led by a knowledgeable Safety Central ranger.

Activities: Enter the indoor village to engage in four interactive activities, each lasting about 25 minutes.

  • Fire Safety: Learn essential fire prevention techniques and what to do in the event of a fire. Explore how fires start, the importance of smoke alarms, safe escape routes, and how to make your home fire safe.
  • Home Safety:  Discover how to stay safe in your own home. This session covers common household hazards, the importance of fire and electrical safety, and introduces Telecare systems, technology designed to support independent living and emergency response.
  • Online Safety: Navigate the digital world safely. Learn how to protect your personal information, avoid scams and cyberbullying, and use the internet responsibly. Great for developing safe online habits in a tech-driven world.
  • Street Safe: Take a guided walk down our immersive life-size street set. This hands-on session explores a range of real-life safety scenarios: staying safe near railways, the dangers of electrical substations, road safety, and how to spot and avoid everyday hazards when out and about.

Additional Details:

  • Refreshments: There’s a scheduled break for refreshments midway through the session.
  • Visit Duration: Please allow a total of 2.5 hours for the entire visit.

Important Note: We cannot accommodate requests for groups to have a general ‘look around’ the centre outside the structured programme.

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Name: Anne

Role:  Safety Central Ranger

Service: 7 years 11 months.

I gave up work in 2015, but with a husband still working, I knew I needed to do something to keep useful. I needed a role that was challenging, used my skills, was near home and above all was flexible. I had considered a few volunteering opportunities, but nothing seemed to quite fit what I was looking for. That was until I noticed a post on Facebook looking for Fire Service volunteers at Safety Central. No, they did not need people to firefight but rather to help prevent fires happening in the first place and keep people safe. The advert fired my interest and fulfilled everything I had been looking for – plus looked like something I would really enjoy doing.

I started volunteering at Safety Central in 2017 when it first opened that is   nearly 8 years now. The role has been challenging but also very satisfying. It involves taking school children, young people and adults around the interactive centre. The centre educates and encourages visitors to recognise hazards, assess and reduce risks at home and in public for their own and others’ safety in real life settings.  Although there is an emphasis on fire safety we also focus on road/rail, water, electric safety and the consequences of certain behaviours.

I work alongside amazing fire service staff and other volunteers who have been extremely supportive, empowering and encouraging.

My experience volunteering at the centre has provided me with a strong sense of purpose and has enhanced both my confidence and self-esteem. I have enjoyed meeting new people both volunteers and visitors.  I like the flexibility to work with all age groups and to choose when to attend, which can be different days of the week, an afternoon, evening or very occasionally a Saturday. I love the reactions, excitement and enthusiasm of the children (and often adults) knowing at the end of their visit they have enjoyed a different experience and are hopefully a little safer.