Chilmark charity building Commonwealth Games responder team
Re:Act is the official military veteran provider for the Birmingham event
A South Wiltshire charity is looking for more ex-service personnel to join their ranks and be part of a huge international event.
Re:Act, based in Chilmark, has been chosen as the official military veteran provider for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham this July and August.
The charity's due to provide 500 'responders' for the Games, working alongside security at the venues.
Former serving military are now being called upon to sign up and be part of the team, to 'help create a safe environment and welcoming atmosphere for all those attending'.
You can get involved through the Re:Act website, with the Games taking place between 28th July and 8th August at a number of venues across the Birmingham area.
It's due to have more than 1 million spectators attending, along with a global audience of 1.5 billion.
Toby Wicks, RE:ACT Chief Executive, said:
“This is a super opportunity for RE:ACT to demonstrate the capability of our outstanding community at a high-profile event. We’re used to operating under pressure in harsh environments, so this is well within our expertise and comes at an exciting time as we’re learning and growing as an organisation.
“This is a serious task and it’s great that our teams will be able to show their strengths in a different context. We’re thrilled to play our part in helping make Birmingham 2022 a great success and I know our Games Responders are excited to be involved.”
Nick Knight, Birmingham 2022 Director of Security, said:
“Being a veteran myself, and understanding the hardships our military personnel endure upon leaving the military, any opportunity to showcase veterans’ skills, mindset and discipline is an opportunity we cannot miss. This partnership with RE:ACT is innovative and groundbreaking as it has never been considered in previous Commonwealth Games.
“RE:ACT members will receive training and recognised qualifications, enabling them to deploy during the Games to recognised Security Industry standards. The qualifications, and more importantly the operational experience of deploying during the Games, gives them as individuals and as a team, huge legacy employment opportunities, enabling them to make that transition from military to civilian life with greater ease.
“I am excited to welcome RE:ACT on board and cannot wait for them to get involved in the delivery of the games and truly showcasing their talents in what will be a safe and successful Games.”