Here are some of the skills volunteers could share to assist child protection efforts:
- Legal:
- Legal advice on child protection laws and rights.
- Drafting legal documents.
- Representation in family court cases.
- Advocacy for children’s rights.
- Training on legal responsibilities for staff and foster families.
- Human Resources:
- Recruiting foster families or volunteers.
- Staff and volunteer training and development.
- Conflict resolution and mediation.
- Policy development.
- Performance management and volunteer coordination.
- Counselling and Mental Health Skills:
- Trauma-informed counselling.
- Play therapy, art therapy, or music therapy for children.
- Group therapy facilitation.
- Emotional and social support for children and families.
- Education and Tutoring:
- Academic tutoring or homework help.
- Literacy and numeracy skill-building for children.
- Early childhood education support.
- Mentoring and life-skills training.
- Fundraising and Marketing:
- Organizing fundraising events.
- Designing promotional materials.
- Administrative and IT Skills:
- Data entry and document management.
- Tech support for staff and volunteers.
- Community Outreach and Advocacy:
- Leading awareness campaigns on child protection.
- Building relationships with businesses and stakeholders.
- Networking with other organisations.
- Practical Skills:
- General repairs (plumbing, electrical, carpentry) for child care facilities.
- Painting and building maintenance.
- Gardening and outdoor maintenance.
- Cleaning and organizing spaces used for therapy or child care.
- Setting up or repairing playgrounds or recreational areas.
- Transportation or driving children/families to appointments.
Click HERE to see ways of giving your time in our charity shop, The Family Tree.