The Importance Of Volunteer For Save Children

Many people around the globe would like to devote valuable time and skills to Save the Children – in our offices, community projects, fundraising and awareness activities, and in our advocacy work. Volunteers support Save the Children by giving their time and skills to accomplish and execute roles which have been identified by, or agreed with, the organization.

Every once in a while Save the Children might need additional support to deliver its commitments. However, the necessary resources might not always be available to engage full time staff members or to compensate them in the form of cash. Also, there are student/fresh graduates who are looking for an opportunity to put their theoretical knowledge into practice and exposure to an actual …show more content…
It is a general guideline and should always be aligned with local practices and compliance with local labor law.

Principles
Volunteers can be engaged in different forms, for example, project-based or ongoing. Volunteers can be students, those who have a full time job elsewhere, community members or retirees. There is no limitation as to who can volunteer for Save the Children as long as requirements from both sides are met. A volunteer agreement is entered into between the individual and Save the Children and, in most of the cases, there is no financial compensation for a volunteer.
Important: Volunteers are not employees and will not have a representation and supervisory role. They will never be engaged on task/assignment where it is only appropriate for Save the Children’s employees to perform. Engaging volunteers where full time employment is needed, is not encouraged.

The Role of the Volunteer
Save the Children is committed to involving volunteers directly within the organization. As a volunteer, you have a responsibility …show more content…
All volunteers should take the Personal Safety and Security Course before starting its volunteer work with Save the Children. Volunteers should report accidents or incidents to an SC staff, or when an emergency situation arises. Similarly to its staff, Save the Children is responsible for providing the volunteers with a safe working environment and conditions. They should always be informed of any information related to safety and security and received a full briefing during their first day.

Training and Development

Save the Children will provide each volunteer appropriate training and information on the works of the organization in the lives of children and their families that will help you effectively carry out your role as a volunteer. All volunteers will undergo an orientation and a short course on the role of volunteers in Save the Children.