CHARLOTTE, NC — The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is seeking volunteers who want to become ambassadors as part of the Bridge the Difference community engagement effort to actively contribute to the wellbeing, peace and stability of the City of Charlotte through an apolitical lens.
A portion of the training is set for Friday, June 14, from 1-5 p.m., and Saturday, June 15, from 8:30 a.m. – noon, at the Police Training Academy – 1770 Shopton Rd. Anyone interested should REGISTER HERE.
Trainings cover a variety of areas including conflict resolution, mediation, communications, implicit and explicit bias, de-escalation techniques and more. The ambassador program training schedule as well as the volunteer form can be located on the Bridge the Difference website, www.bridgethedifferenceNC.com.
Ambassador program goals include the following:
- Foster unification and goodwill across a variety of perspectives while preserving Charlotte’s reputation as a welcoming and safe city.
- Register approximately 1,500 volunteers (through sign-ups) who will:
- Attend training (conflict resolution, mediation, de-escalation, implicit bias, etc.)
- Pledge to mobilize for various events and needs across the city
- Act as eyes and ears at large-scale events
Ambassador expectations include the following:
- Diverse community members who love and want to preserve and promote Charlotte’s brand and reputation
- Ability to set aside politics and put community first
- Willingness to learn about important, helpful information on safety, laws and other needs
- Willingness to develop skills to bridge communities and conversations
Volunteer activities may include:
- Facilitating future events
- Providing others with situational awareness
- Mediating conversations that showcase different perspectives
- Working alongside CMPD during big events
Contact:
Bridge the Difference
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department
