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Schools Service Volunteer
When We Need You
From 26/01/2012 onwards
About Opportunity
Do you want to make a difference to the safety and wellbeing of children in Scotland? Do you have the time and commitment to work directly with children in schools? If so, this could be for you. The role involves presenting child protection awareness assemblies and interactive workshops to primary school aged children. You do not need any previous formal training or experience with children as we will provide you with extensive training and support. You must have good communication skills and be committed to the equality and empowerment of children, be proactive and willing to learn. We are looking for people who can commit to delivering the service into at least 10 local primary schools over the course of one year. You will need to be available within usual school times (9am -3pm) and be willing to take part in an application, interview, training and assessment programme. All applications are made online. Please visit www.nspcc.org.uk/schoolsservice for more details.
Availability
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About ChildLine Scotland
ChildLine is the free telephone helpline for children and young people and is delivered in Scotland by Children 1st on behalf of NSPCC. The ChildLine Schools Service is a new initiative being delivered across the UK. Research undertaken by the NSPCC has shown that the majority of children who contact ChildLine for advice, information and support are over 11 years old. However, we know that the majority of children on the child protection register are under the age of 11. The ChildLine Schools Service focuses on primary school children, with a particular focus on 7-11 year olds. Our aim is to visit every primary school in the UK at least every two years and start a societal change that will bring about a long term reduction in child cruelty.
Skills & Experience
Support of ChildLine’s values (courage, respect, protect and trust), an understanding of children’s issues, belief in equality and the empowerment of children, ability to work safely and with sensitivity within boundaries set out by the Schools Service, self confidence, being proactive with tasks that need doing, individually or with others. Experience of working with children (helpful but not essential) Experience of talking to large and small groups of people (helpful but not essential) Being able to communicate and engage with children, good communication and presentation skills, being able to work as part of a team and individually
Travel Details
Volunteers deliver the service in pairs in local primary schools across the Falkirk Council area and should have access to public or private transport. Travel expenses will be provided.
Restrictions
Minimum age exists to ensure safety of children and volunteers.
Requirements
Application Form, Induction/Training, Informal Chat, Interview, Police Check, References
Training and Induction Details
Volunteers will receive a combination of online training, face to face training and direct coaching. Once a volunteer is fully trained, they will receive regular support and supervision.
Work Type
Advice / Information giving
Client Group
Children
Expenses Detail
45p per mile by bank transfer. Volunteers must submit a claim form to NSPCC and payment is processed shortly after that.
Accessibility Details
No Wheelchair Access
No Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
Takes place between Mon-Friday during school hours Minimum commitment of 1 year after training (delivery into 10 schools over this period)
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age.
Volunteers Required
1
Reference Code
29-488
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
Unit 6, The Courtyard
Callendar Business Park
Callendar Road
FK1 1XR
Contact: Volunteer Centre Falkirk
Tel: 01324 692000
Email: info@volunteerfalkirk.org.uk
Website: http://www.volunteerfalki...
