Budavári Polgárőrség

Founded in 2005, Budavári Polgárőrség is a non-profit association based in Budapest, Hungary working on community development, health, nature & wildlife conservation +1 more.

The Budavári Polgárőrség is a volunteer association in Budapest's I. district (Buda Castle district). It was founded in 2005 on a citizens' initiative with the support of the local government and the district police. Its volunteers carry out public-order patrols, school crossing duty, traffic assistance at events, and nature and park monitoring. The association also runs volunteer fire service and health protection groups, and includes a mounted group. It recruits volunteers, especially young people, and says its work aims to increase residents' sense of security. The association is funded in part through the 1% personal income tax designation in Hungary. It is a member of the Budapest and national civic guard federations and has about 50 members.