<Li> Supply each scheme member with Neighbourhood Watch and crime prevention literature, such as Neighbourhood Watch window stickers and incident report cards . </Li> <P> These are the main tasks which would be expected of a co-ordinator, tasks will vary according to the needs of each individual neighbourhood . </P> <P> Some larger communities will also appoint area and / or ward coordinators forming a hierarchy who sit above other coordinators . The roles of the ward and area coordinators are not necessarily authoritative (may vary around the country), but they provide structure and cohesion for larger and more active watch schemes . These are typically more active roles to assist the other coordinators, organising coordinator meetings and neighbourhood meetings as well as being an extra link to the local police . Like all other coordinators these roles are voluntary and unpaid . </P> <P> Most of these senior roles are taken by people who are in their 50s, 60s and 70s . Although they bring experience and maturity to Neighbourhood Watch some may identify it as a weakness as there is a lack of participation from younger generations . Home ownership tends to be conducive to membership as homeowners are more likely to invest time and energy into protecting their home; also if people are at home during the day they feel better - placed to keep an eye open for anything suspicious . However, membership demographics are starting to change with a shift in the younger generations towards home working, meaning that being at home during the day is no longer the preserve of retired people . </P>

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