Schools Service Volunteer

Schools Service Volunteer

Posted for NSPCC

Posted by Volunteer Essex

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You will be redirected to the Volunteer Essex website to express your interest.

Our volunteers visit local primary schools twice a month and run our age-appropriate Speak Out Stay Safe workshops. 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.

When you volunteer with us, we'll be here 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 how to use all of the workshop materials. 

When you start delivering the sessions, support will be on offer from both your supervisor and other experienced volunteers.

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 attend a Volunteer Information Meeting, which is a fantastic opportunity to

• Meet with staff as well as volunteers to ask any questions you may have
• Learn more about the application process and your volunteer journey

Our meetings are designed to help you decide whether you want to apply – there is no obligation or expectation that you will apply if you attend one. 

What skills do I need?

• passionate about helping young people and children
• great communication skills
• empathetic and perceptive
• to be sensitive and supportive
• able to think on your feet
• work well within a team