VOLUNTEERS are needed to deliver assemblies in West Yorkshire teaching children how to stay safe.

The NSPCC is asking people to join its Schools Service, which aims to visit every primary school in West Yorkshire and across the UK every three years.

Nick Hanslip, Schools Manager with the NSPCC, said: "Without the support of our volunteers, our programme simply couldn’t exist. We are always looking for committed volunteers to join our team.

"It’s a great way to meet new people and learn a new skill, while giving something back. The NSPCC give you all the training and support you need to feel confident in your role.

"We ask for a minimum commitment of three morning or afternoon visits a month."

With the help of “Buddy” the mascot, the Speak Out Stay Safe programme is delivered by specially-trained NSPCC staff and volunteers who deliver age appropriate messages which link directly to the curriculum helping children aged four to eleven to:

• Understand abuse in all its forms and recognise the signs that it’s happening

• Learn how to protect themselves from all forms of abuse

• Recognise both how to get help and the sources of help available to them, including Childline

Visit www.nspcc.org.uk/what-you-can-do/volunteering-nspcc-childline/volunteer-childline-schools-service