If you have been bereaved or injured in a road crash, or just care deeply about road safety, then you can help by volunteering for Brake!
2young2die volunteer: Are you experienced in giving presentations or working with teenagers? Then you could be a great 2young2die volunteer, leading workshops about the choices teenagers face when using roads, particularly in cars and on motorbikes. We are particularly keen to hear from you if you have been bereaved or injured in a crash, or have seen the aftermath of crashes due to employment as a paramedic, Intensive Care Unit nurse or fire officer for example, or if you have teaching experience. We provide full training on a one-day course that is free to you if you have been bereaved or injured, or low cost for other participants. To find out more, click here.
Street survey volunteers: We need volunteers to carry out road safety surveys by asking local people questions prepared by Brake on particular issues, ranging from speed, attitudes towards drink-driving etc. Can you help? Call Lisa, our volunteer manager on 01484 683294 or email her at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
BrakeVoice: Brake is constantly asked by the media for local spokespeople who can talk about the effects of death and injury on roads on families and communities. If you have personal experience of death or injury as a result of a road crash (but are sufficiently recovered to talk about your case) and wish to talk to the media about the importance of using road safety, then give us a call (training is provided by Brake). Call Lisa, our volunteer manager on 01484 683294 or email her at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Event volunteer: Could you help us at an event such as a county fair by bucket shaking or talking to people about road safety? You must be prepared to talk to other people about key road safety issues such as the dangers of speeding, in line with Brake's campaigns, and not afraid to ask them to donate to a great cause! Contact our volunteer manager Lisa on 01484 683294 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Help out in Huddersfield: Our head office is in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire and we are always in need of volunteers in the area who can give a couple of hours a week or more to help us do mail shots or other office tasks such as databasing. If you are retired, or out of work, or a student and have a few hours to give each week, please get in touch - no experience necessary and we are a friendly team! Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with the message 'I can help out' in the subject box, explaining how you think you can help us.
Volunteer police trainer: Have you been bereaved in a road crash, benefited from Brake's services, and are experienced in giving presentations? We train you to deliver presentations to groups of police 'family liaison officers', explaining the needs of people bereaved in road crashes and our services using a power point presentation we provide and telling your personal story. We organise the speaking opportunities for you, according to your availability and the time you can give (this might be up to four a year, for example). (Please note: our trainers have all been bereaved at least three years previously and must feel they have made a sufficient recovery to take part.) Email Shane at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with a covering note explaining why you think you could help.
