Child protection volunteers wanted by NSPCC Cymru /Wales

NSPCC Cymru/ Wales is appealing for volunteers to help deliver a campaign that helps keep children safe.

Volunteers are needed to deliver ‘Speak out, Stay safe’ workshops to Year 5 and Year 6 children teaching them about the different types of abuse and who to speak to if they have any concerns about anything.

The workshops are designed to be age-appropriate and memorable and need energetic and enthusiastic people to deliver them. The charity is looking for both Welsh and English-speaking volunteers so it can reach every primary school in Wales.

School Services Manager, Rhian Jones said;” We’re looking for volunteers across Wales to help us spread our Speak out Stay safe messaging in primary schools. 

“It’s just a few hours a week but working alongside other volunteers you’ll make sure at the end of each session that children feel empowered and know who they can speak out to if they are worried.

“There is plenty of initial training, including practice sessions, home-study and visits to schools. Once volunteers start delivering the sessions, there will be support from a 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 in your local area.”

The NSPCC can only accept people over the age of 16 for this role. Volunteering takes place on weekdays during school hours and needs a minimum commitment of two school visits a month.
If you are interested in volunteering as a ‘Speak out, Stay safe’ volunteer and want to find out more please contact the Volunteer Recruitment Team at VolunteerRecruitment@NSPCC.org.uk.