Childline Nottingham Volunteer Counsellor
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ChildlineLocation(s): Aspley, Basford, Berridge, Bestwood, Bilborough, Bulwell, Bulwell Forest, Castle, Clifton East, Clifton West, Dales, Hyson Green and Arboretum, Leen Valley, Lenton and Wollaton East, Mapperley, Meadows, Radford, Sherwood, St Ann's, Wollaton West, Outside of Nottingham City
Address where volunteering takes place: NSPCC 1 Cranmer Street Nottingham NG3 4GHHow many places are on offer? Several
Purpose of Role:
Childline helps children and young people 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Childline gives children a voice. Whatever their worry, whenever they need help, we're listening. We can change childhood lives for the better.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
Whether by phone or online, Childline volunteer counsellors are available 24/7, 365 days-a-year to support many children and young people, whatever their worry or situation.
Volunteers are not there to solve children's problems or tell them what to do. They offer a confidential space to talk through whatever is worrying the young person.
Our volunteers don't have to be experts. They are trained in the counselling skills that will enable them to offer comfort, support and, where appropriate, practical advice and protection to our callers, whatever their concern.
We will give you training and support including:
# Further in-depth, topic-based training
# Safeguarding children and young people
# Relevant IT training
There are usually 26 shifts per year. A shift is typically 4.25 hours long. You will need to attend training for 12 weeks (3.5 hours per week on a set day online), plus 4 training sessions within the base, and you will receive 1-2 hours additional learning per week.
Volunteers are not there to solve children's problems or tell them what to do. They offer a confidential space to talk through whatever is worrying the young person.
Our volunteers don't have to be experts. They are trained in the counselling skills that will enable them to offer comfort, support and, where appropriate, practical advice and protection to our callers, whatever their concern.
We will give you training and support including:
# Further in-depth, topic-based training
# Safeguarding children and young people
# Relevant IT training
There are usually 26 shifts per year. A shift is typically 4.25 hours long. You will need to attend training for 12 weeks (3.5 hours per week on a set day online), plus 4 training sessions within the base, and you will receive 1-2 hours additional learning per week.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
If you're a good listener, open-minded and can commit to a regular weekly shift of four hours for a minimum of one year after training, then counselling at Childline could be the role for you.
WHEN REQUIRED:
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? Yes
Age Restrictions:
You need to be at least 16 years old to apply for this role as a DBS check is required
Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No
Gender restrictions:
Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? Yes
Disability restrictions:
How long before volunteer can expect a response?
How long to complete training and recruitment?
12 weeks of initial training, then ongoing training
Volunteer Expenses offered? Yes
Induction and Training offered? Yes
Support and Supervision offered? Yes
Has a risk assessment been carried out? Yes
DBS Disclosure required? Yes