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Volunteers Needed For NSPCC Schools Service To Help Protect Children In The North West From Abuse
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Announcements  |  Fri - February 10, 2023 7:06 pm  |  Article Hits:6506  |  A+ | a-
Speak Out Stay Safe Programme
Speak Out Stay Safe Programme
THE NSPCC is calling on people in the North West to help keep children safe by teaching Primary School pupils how to recognise signs of abuse and the importance of speaking to trusted adults about their worries.

The child protection charity estimates that currently 7 children in a classroom experience abuse before they turn 18, but that this can be prevented.
 

The charity’s Schools Service runs a program in Primary Schools called:- 'Speak Out Stay Safe' that includes face-to-face workshops in which children are taught to understand that they have a right to feel safe and that they can speak to a trusted adult or Childline if they ever need help or support.
 

However, due to a shortage of volunteers, the charity is struggling to provide face-to-face workshops in all areas.
 

Nick Hanslip, the NSPCC Schools Coordinator for the Region, said:- “We need new volunteers in the North West to help us protect the next generation of children from abuse and neglect. Our School Service volunteers play a vital role in making sure children understand what abuse is, how to spot the signs of abuse, and feel empowered to speak out about it if they’re worried or scared. However, due to volunteer shortages in this area, we are still dependent on using an online program that was made available during the Pandemic. We would love to be able to offer all Schools the face-to-face workshops so that local children can fully interact and benefit from the experience that 'Speak Out Stay Safe' can provide and to ultimately protect their childhoods. But we need more volunteers to do this.”
 

As an NSPCC Schools Service volunteer, people will receive training and support while also gaining the chance to be part of a friendly team and experience of speaking in public.
 

Vivienne Woodbridge is 1 of the Region’s Schools Service volunteers and a retired speech and language therapist. She said:- “I love working as part of the NSPCC team and consider it a privilege to offer the Speak Out Stay Safe workshops face to face with so many children, knowing I make a difference. I also enjoy going into Schools and meeting new people.”
 

For anyone interested in volunteering for the NSPCC there are other volunteering opportunities available, including roles for Childline and community fundraising.

To find out how you can be an NSPCC volunteer please visit:- NSPCC.Org.UK.

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