NSPCC on the lookout for new volunteers

The NSPCC are searching the South West for volunteers to help keep children safe in the region.

The charity, which has two buildings in the South West, helps thousands of children a year with its Speak out Stay safe programme which is delivered in schools. 

Speak out Stay safe helps children identify a trusted adult who they can speak to should they have any worries or concerns and teaches them how to contact Childline. 

The programme also educates children on how  to recognise different types of abuse, from neglect to sexual abuse. 

To date, over 90% of primary schools in the region have received the programme through virtual assemblies or face-to-face workshops.  

In order to continue its work, the children’s charity is hoping to bolster its numbers after launching a recruitment drive earlier this month. 

Schools Service Manager for the South West and Channel Islands, Michelle Green, said: “If you are someone with experience of delivering programmes in an educational or safeguarding setting, with strong planning and organisational abilities, good communication and excellent people skills – we would love to hear from you.

“I am passionate about the work we do and the reward it brings. During the pandemic I was overwhelmed by some of the children and young people reaching out to ChildLine, having remembered a visit years before from the Schools Service and remembering that Childline is always there if they don’t have an adult or grown up to speak to.

“I feel incredibly honoured to manage the SW and Channel Islands Schools Service team and work amongst like-minded professionals with one common goal to keep children safe.”

To find out more about the roles available, www.nspcc.org.uk/volunteers/vacancy/speak-out-stay-safe-volunteer-information-meeting-south-west-and-channel-islands/6397/description/