BES SecurityRota

BES Security Volunteers

Help keep our community safe.

Join the BES security rota. Trained volunteers giving roughly one Shabbat morning every ten weeks. Training provided, ongoing support, a team that looks out for each other.

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What volunteering involves

Train

CST training available to Level 1, with progression through Levels 2 to 6. Regular refresher sessions and committee support throughout the year.

Serve

Around one shift every ten weeks across ten teams. Shifts are one hour, plus a short briefing beforehand. You will know your team and your dates well in advance.

Belong

Join a committed team led by experienced volunteers. Recognition every year before Rosh Hashanah. A meaningful way to give back to the community.

Time commitment

1 in 10

Roughly one Shabbat morning every ten weeks. Across ten trained teams, your commitment is rare but meaningful.

How it works

Five steps to joining

A straightforward process designed around the security committee's vetting standards. Most applications are reviewed within two weeks.

  1. Apply

    Fill out a short form

  2. Confirm

    Verify your email

  3. Review

    Committee assessment

  4. Train

    CST Level 1 training available

  5. Welcome

    Join your team

Questions

Frequently asked

How much time will it take?
Around one shift every ten weeks for a standard Shabbat. Yom Tov and fast days add a small number of additional shifts per year. A shift is approximately one hour, plus a short briefing beforehand.
Who can apply?
Adult members of Borehamwood and Elstree Synagogue, aged 18 and over. If you're not yet a member but would like to join the community and volunteer, write to security@bes.org.uk.
What does a shift involve?
You're stationed outside or just inside the building during services, working in a small team with a leader. The role is observational and welcoming — greeting members, watching the street, and supporting CST and police as needed. You will be briefed in detail before your first shift.
Can I switch teams?
Yes — speak to your team leader or a coordinator. Teams are organised to balance availability and CST level; we'll always try to accommodate a sensible move.
What is CST?
The Community Security Trust is the national charity that protects the UK Jewish community. CST provides our training, runs the national radio network, and partners with police. Volunteering on the rota does not make you a CST employee or member of staff — you remain a community volunteer.
Will I be paid?
No. This is a volunteer role. CST training is provided at no cost to you.

Ready to apply?

The committee will review your application and be in touch within two weeks. Questions before you apply? Email security@bes.org.uk.

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