As part of the HOPE08 Maidstone campaign, Maidstone churches, in association with Maidstone Borough Council and Kent Police, are launching a Street Pastors Team in Maidstone.
Street Pastors is an Interdenominational Church response to neighborhood problems; engaging with people on the streets and in night-time venues to care, listen, dialogue and offer practical help. Street Pastors are already operating in a third of London boroughs, as well as in Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Leicester, Southend and Wrexham, and have seen significant reductions in street crime in those areas.

The core values of Street Pastors are:

We are currently recruiting for the Street Pastors project and are looking for:

Initially voluntary but with potential for a part time position. Day to day responsibility for the scheme, overseeing such things as training, fundraising and personnel levels. Should have the ability to communicate well with other organisations, including Police and Council officials.

Anyone who has a concern for their community and is 18 years or over, has been committed to a Christian Fellowship for over a year and has a positive reference from their church leader. Full training and uniform are provided.

To cover the Street Pastors in prayer when they are out and to provide a link point for the team.

If you are interested in any of these roles please use our feedback page to send us your details.