Description

Please note that this round or recruitment is open from 30th May to 28th June inclusive.

Play a vital role in protecting a generation of children, by helping them understand abuse and giving them the confidence to speak out if they need help. Volunteer to visit local schools twice a month to deliver age-appropriate Speak Out Stay Safe workshops to primary school pupils.

You’ll volunteer alongside others to make sure that at the end of each session children feel empowered and know who they can speak out to if they are worried.

In the average primary school class 2 children will have suffered abuse or neglect. That's why NSPCC aim to reach every primary school in the UK. But they need your help.

As a trained Speak Out Stay Safe volunteers you'll play a vital role in protecting a generation of children, by helping them understand abuse and giving them the confidence to speak out if they need help.

To find out more and to apply please visit their website https://www.nspcc.org.uk/support-us/volunteering-nspcc-childline/volunteer-in-schools/#details

Organisation aims and objectives

The NSPCC is the UK’s leading children's charity specialising in child protection and the prevention of cruelty to children. Its vision is of a society where all children are loved, valued and able to fulfil their potential. The NSPCC runs services across the UK and the Channel Islands, including therapeutic services for young people who have experienced abuse, domestic violence projects and services for supporting families. National helpline services include the NSPCC helpline for adults with concerns about a child and the ChildLine service for children and young people. For more information, visit www.nspcc.org.uk.

Restrictions

Must have own transport
Experience required: Can you demonstrate the following: a genuine passion for helping children and young people, a sensitive and supporting nature, the ability to think on your feet, the desire to make an impact, the ability to work in a team, Basic IT skills and email skills, empathetic and non-judgmental attitude
Travel details: Volunteers will visit primary schools across Fife to deliver the Speak out Stay Safe workshops for P3, P6 & P7 pupils Volunteers will need to be able to get to any school for the start of the school day and stay either till lunch time or until mid afternoon.
Minimum age: 18

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Mileage is paid at 45p per mile upon submission of a valid claim.
Training details: When you volunteer with NSPCC they'll be there to support you throughout. 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.
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer