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Speak Out. Stay Safe. Volunteer

NSPCC

We are looking for new volunteers from all over the North West area to be Speak out. Stay Safe Volunteers. You would visit primary schools local to you to help us protect a generation of children from abuse and neglect.

Role Title: Speak Out. Stay Safe. Volunteer

Time Commitment: A minimum of 2 schools per month (plus initial training) plus attendance at team training events and other role related tasks as required. Minimum commitment 12 months. 

What we’re looking for

We need someone to help us protect a generation of children from abuse and neglect. As a Speak out. Stay safe. volunteer in your local area you will visit primary schools to deliver Speak out. Stay safe. workshops that teach children about the different types of abuse and how they can speak out and stay safe. 

What you’ll do

Our Speak out. Stay safe. workshops are age-appropriate and memorable and need an energetic and enthusiastic person to deliver them. You’ll work alongside other Speak out. Stay safe. volunteers to make sure at the end of each session the children feel empowered and know who they can speak out to if they are worried. 

In some session’s children may speak up and disclose abuse, so you will also be required to sensitively handle this and report any concerns you have about the child. But don’t worry you’ll get plenty of support and training on this. 

What you’ll get

When you volunteer with us, you’ll get lots of initial training, which includes practice sessions, home study, and multiple visits to schools to help you learn workshop materials. When you start delivering the sessions, support will be on offer from both your supervisor and other experienced volunteers. 

You’ll also get the opportunity to learn new skills, be a part of a friendly team of like-minded people and most importantly make a huge difference to children within your local area. 

What we’ll need from you

Signing up to be a school service volunteer, is very rewarding but it’s also a big commitment, which requires a lot of training, and you will need to deliver a minimum of two school visits every month, plus attendance at team training events and other role related tasks as required.

We’ll also need to do some routine safeguarding checks, including an enhanced criminal record check and at least two satisfactory references with at least one covering a period of five years or more with no gaps. It’s nothing to worry about, and we can answer any questions you have about this. 

Who’s right for the role? 

While we think this role is suitable for a whole range of people, we are particularly looking for those with the following qualities and experience:

  • Committed to NSPCC values and representing NSPCC in the role and beyond
  • Passionate about children’s rights, including their right to be safe
  • Empathic and perceptive
  • A Lifelong learner
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Feel comfortable talking to large groups of children
  • A team player and able to work independently
  • Basic IT skills, this includes being able to use email, powerpoint presentations, our Volunteer Hub and online meeting platforms such as zoom or MS Teams
  • Willing to rise to a new challenge

If you are interested in volunteering as a Speak out. Stay safe. volunteer and want to find out more about the role, the next step is to attend a Volunteer Information Meeting, which is a fantastic opportunity to:

  • Meet with staff as well as volunteers to ask any questions you may have
  • Learn more about the application process and your volunteer journey

Our meetings are designed to help you decide whether you want to apply – there's no obligation or expectation that you'll apply if you attend one. At the meeting, you'll also receive information on other ways you can become a supporter of the NSPCC. If you have any questions or experience any issues, please contact the Volunteer Recruitment Team at VolunteerRecruitment@NSPCC.org.uk

Interested in getting involved? Volunteer today and join our fight for every childhood.


What skills do I need?

  • Good Communication Skills
  • Out going personality
  • Confidence to present to a group
  • Good presenting skills
  • Computer literate


When do I need to be available?

Morning Afternoon Evening
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Register your interest
  • Ideal for people interested in
  • Children
  • Employment, Education and Training
  • Ideal for people who like
  • Advice and Information
  • Details
  • Age/gender restrictions
    For this role, we can only accept people over the age of 16.
  • Equal Opportunities Policy
  • Further training
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Induction training
  • Insurance cover
  • Internet access
  • Mobility access
    Dependant on individual schools
  • Police check
    DBS enhanced disclosure
  • Safeguarding Policy
  • Travel expenses
  • Volunteer induction Pack
  • Application Process
  • Application Form
  • DBS Check
  • Informal Discussion
  • Interviews
  • References

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