This from Michelle Barry, NSPCC Schools Coordinator, Isle of Wight. Ed
The NSPCC is searching the Isle of Wight for volunteers who are passionate about child protection to join us in our fight for every childhood.
This autumn the NSPCC’s ‘Speak out. Stay safe.’ volunteers will be returning to primary schools in the Isle of Wight, helping us to protect a generation of children from abuse and neglect.
Learning how to speak out about abuse
Volunteers will visit primary schools to deliver ‘Speak out. Stay safe.’ workshops to Year Five and Year Six children, that teach them about the different types of abuse and who to speak to if they need to.
Are you energetic and enthusiastic?
Our workshops are age-appropriate and memorable and need an energetic and enthusiastic person to deliver them.
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.
Training and practice sessions
When you volunteer with us, you’ll get lots of initial training which includes practice sessions, home-study and multiple visits to schools to help you learn the workshop materials.
When you start delivering the sessions, support will be on offer from both your supervisor and other experienced volunteers.
Learn new skills
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 within your local area.
For this role, we can only accept people over the age of 16.
Volunteering takes place on weekdays during school hours and we ask for a minimum commitment of two school visits a month.
Get in touch
If you are interested in volunteering as a ‘Speak out. Stay safe.’ volunteer and want to find out more about the role, the next step is to contact the Volunteer Recruitment Team at [email protected].
We look forward to meeting you!
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