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Volunteer Development Scotland Ltd. (also known as Volunteer Scotland).
Charity registered in Scotland SC013740 and a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland, No. SC106743. Our registered Office is Jubilee House, Forthside Way, Stirling. FK8 1QZ

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Do you want to be a part of something special? Do you believe that children should be safe and happy? You could join our amazing team of NSPCC volunteers who strive to ensure children's voices are heard.

As one of our highly valued Speak out. Stay safe volunteers, you will play a vital role in protecting a generation of children, by helping them understand abuse and giving them the confidence to speak out if they need help. Last year in Scotland alone we spoke to more than 60 thousand children to share our vital safeguarding messages. With your help we can do more.

As a Speak out. Stay safe Volunteer you will have the opportunity to:
make a huge difference to children in Scotland;
learn and develop valuable skills;
be part of a friendly team of like-minded people.

If you want to know more about this amazing opportunity, make sure to sign up for a Volunteer Information Meeting.


Successful volunteer candidates will undergo some routine safeguarding checks as part of our recruitment process. There is more information provided about this in the Volunteer Information Meeting.


For this role, we can only accept people over the age of 16.


Experience required

Alongside other volunteers you will visit primary schools twice a month to deliver classroom based Speak out. Stay safe workshops for children aged 5-7 and 7-11 years. You will take pride in empowering children to speak out and stay safe. There will be training throughout your volunteer journey, and our team will be here to support you.

If you are:
passionate about helping children and young people;
excited about communicating with others;
empathetic, perceptive and supportive;
able to

Dates

7 January - 19 July 2025

Restrictions

Minimum age: 13

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Volunteers (aged 13-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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