Opportunity
NSPCC ‘Speak out. Stay safe’ volunteers are returning to primary schools in Shropshire. We are looking for new volunteers to join them in Telford and Wrekin and help us protect a generation of children from abuse and neglect. Our ‘Speak out. Stay safe’ volunteers 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 to stay safe.
Our ‘Speak out. Stay safe’ workshops are age-appropriate and memorable and need energetic and enthusiastic people to deliver them. We provide online, face to face and in-school training and support and need people to be available for up to half a day a week during in-school training, and then 2 school visits a month after that. We ask for a minimum commitment of a year after successful completion on the in-school training.
You’ll work alongside other ‘Speak out. Stay safe’ volunteers to make sure at the end of each session, children feel empowered and know who to speak out to if they are worried. In addition, this is a very rewarding volunteering role. Jacqui, who has volunteered with the Schools Service for 7 years says: “I love being a ‘Speak out. Stay safe’ volunteer. There is tremendous support, excellent training and most of all the opportunity to speak to children in a structured and empathetic framework and give them the courage to Speak Out and Stay Safe”.
What skills do I need?
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
- Basic IT skills, this includes being able to use email, power point presentations, our Volunteer Hub and online meeting platforms such as zoom or MS Teams
- Willing to rise to a new challenge
Posted for
NSPCC Schools Service - Shropshire
Interests
- Children
- Well-being
Activities
- Advice and Information
- Delivering talks and presentations
- Empowering people
- Teaching and Training
Details
- Certificate of public and employers liability that covers young people in all their activities with you
- Child protection policy
- Complaints Policy and procedures
- Confidentiality Policy
- DBS Policy for staff and volunteers
- Diversity Policy
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Ex-offenders Policy
- Expenses Policy
- Health and Safety Policy
- Regular Risk assessments of the work environment
- Volunteer Task/Role description
- Volunteering Policy & Agreements
- Vulnerable Adults Policy
When can I volunteer?
Start Date: 01/02/2024
End Date: 31/12/2024
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Afternoon | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Evening | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Availability Details
During school hours, term time. Volunteers need to be able to arrive at schools by 9.15am. Travel expenses are paid. Volunteers work in schools in their local area.
Location
This opportunity is available Countywide.
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