NSPCC Speak Out Stay Safe Volunteer at NSPCC

What does the opportunity involve doing?

Volunteers visit local schools a minimum of twice a month and give our age-appropriate Speak Out Stay Safe workshops to primary school pupils. You'll work alongside other 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. Our NSPCC Schools Service gives you an opportunity to feel that you are really making a difference in our local community. We need you to make sure that children continue to receive these vital messages.

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.

This opportunity is for Brighton and Hove, but can also include wider Sussex. You will not be asked to travel too far from your home to visit schools and you can claim travel costs back as expenses.

If you follow the link below, you can click to apply. This will enable you to book onto a Volunteer Information Meeting (VIM), which will give you further information before you make your decision to formally apply.

What induction, training and support is offered?

Initial online training modules, as well as virtual training sessions, plus ongoing training and support. This includes safeguarding, as well as full training on the Speak Out Stay Safe workshops and plenty of opportunity to practice!

Existing volunteers will also be able to share their experience and expertise to support you.

You will have a Schools Coordinator as your line manager, who will be there to support you throughout your journey and to provide supervision.

What skills or qualities are needed?

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
- Empathetic 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 new challenges