There is no “Public
Safety” without the Public.
To accomplish our violence prevention and reduction goals,
the entire community must be all in. Community members can productively
participate in Rochester’s Public Safety efforts in many different ways. Visit
this page often to learn about the latest volunteer and engagement
opportunities.
Apply for
the Flower City AmeriCorps
Flower City AmeriCorps offers a year-long
paid apprenticeship in the field of human services. After orientation, members
will embark on a hands-on apprenticeship at a local nonprofit or government
agency where they will receive mentorship and training in one of the
specialized service areas: community building, economic opportunity, health and
wellness, or positive youth development.
Become
a Part of Rochester’s Police and Citizens-Together Against Crime
(PAC-TAC) Volunteers
The Rochester Police Department (RPD) and
community partners are working together to keep Rochester safe. Police and
Citizens-Together Against Crime (PAC-TAC) needs your help in order to make a
difference in our community.
Does Your Child Love Music? Let them Rock out with ROCmusic
Keep your school age music lovers engaged
over the Summer by signing them up for the ROCmusic Summer Academy. Students
who have participated in the ROCmusic program or have played an instrument for
a year are invited to apply for the program to build on their current level of
musical skill and technique.
Donate to Street Outreach
Teams Engaging Rochester’s Homeless
The program encourages people
to keep their change – and donate instead to outreach teams that provide direct
services to those on our streets. Numerous outreach teams already operate on
the streets of Rochester, and work closely with City and County resources.
Donate to or Volunteer with the Rochester
Peace Collective
The Rochester Peace Collective is a collaborative effort that
guides investments from local funding organizations into innovative and proven
programs that work to prevent violent crimes.
Enroll
in Community Emergency Response Team Training
This program was created to make
communities safer, stronger, and better prepared to respond to the threats of
terrorism, crime, public health issues, and disasters of all kinds.
Get your Kids Involved with the RPD’s “On
The Same Team” Program
The Rochester Police Department (RPD)
provides several opportunities for young people ages 14 through college to help
engage with Rochester's youth to further enhance positive police
interactions. Young people are the future of our City and need to
know that we are on the same team.
Help a
Young Person in your Life Change Bad Habits and Choose Peace with the Pathways to Peace Program
If you have a friend or family member
who is in trouble with violence, drugs or gangs, or know about a
dispute that is ongoing or about to happen, get in touch with Pathways to
Peace.
Interested
in Making a Difference? Become a ROC City Fellow
The City of Rochester's ROC City Fellows
Program provides talented graduate and undergraduate students an
introduction to the governance, operations, and administration of City
government, to help them establish a strong path to a prosperous career.
If You
See Something, Say Something! Provide Information and Help Keep Our
Neighborhoods Safe
If you know anything about any
criminal activity, call Crime Stoppers at (585) 423-9300. No
one will ask your name and you may earn a cash reward if your information
leads to an arrest. You will not be
required to testify and you will not be
identified.
Join
Other Latinx and African American Professionals in Mentoring RCSD Students
Through Pillars of Hope
Pillars of Hope are local African-American
and Latinx professionals who volunteer to visit Rochester City School District
(RCSD) schools, share their experiences and provide positive support to the
students.
Join
Your Neighborhood’s Police Citizen Interaction Committee
The Police Citizen Interaction Committee
(PCIC) meetings are where police Captains, section staff and
representatives from various neighborhood groups convene to discuss crime
patterns, quality of life issues, environmental concerns, problem locations and
crime statistics. Meetings are intended to be interactive, where everyone is
encouraged to participate in an open dialogue.
Keep your Kids Learning and Engaged in Rochester’s
Summer Enrichment Programs
The Office of Violence Prevention provides
exciting opportunities for young people to expand their horizons and
participate in developmental programs.
Nominate a Student for a “Do the Right Thing” Award
The goal of the Do the Right Thing program
is to foster positive relationships between local law enforcement and youth in
the community in an effort to end cycles of violence. The Do the Right Thing
Awards program recognizes school aged youth for their bravery, courage and
valor, such as volunteering, aiding law enforcement or other first responders,
acts of heroism, leadership and positive role model behavior.
Provide Summer Intern Opportunities for Local Youth
We are actively recruiting worksites that
can provide opportunities for youth interns from our program to engage in
real-world work experiences in the community. The cost of employee wages is
covered by the City of Rochester. The worksites are solely responsible for
providing their interns with a meaningful work experience through coaching and
mentoring.
Reach Out When you are in Need – Crisis Intervention
Services are here to Help
The CISU provides response, support, intervention, and resource information to those affected by crisis, trauma, and crime. Scene response, mental and behavioral health response, and victim assistance are just some of the services offered.
Register your Budding
Entrepreneur in the Biz Kid$ Program
The Biz Kid$ program provides
interactive, applied business and entrepreneurial education to city youth ages
10-18. Keeping youth focused, working towards goals and offering opportunities
are key components to violence prevention.
Sign Up for Programs
and Activities with the Department of Recreation and Human Services
Keeping our youth entertained, engaged and curious is key to keeping them
safe. The City of Rochester’s new R-Central online system makes it easier than
ever to search, view, explore, enroll and
pay for recreation programs, camps, leagues, activities and more!
Submit a Service Request to
Make Your Neighborhood Safer
Let the City know about improvements and
repairs your neighborhood needs to stay safe (fix streetlights, vacant lot
clean-up, etc.).
Volunteer to Help your Local R-Center
Provide Services and Programs to your Neighborhood
The Recreation Bureau always needs and
benefits from volunteers at its R-Centers. Make a difference for our urban
youth! If you are interested in volunteering, download the application.
Volunteer to Help Implement the
Recommendations of the Commission on Racial and Structural Equity (RASE)
Join a Community
Advancing Recommendation Team and be a part of the collaboration between the
Urban League, City of Rochester, Monroe County, and Rochester City School
District to move the RASE recommendations ahead across our community.
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