At InterVol, we believe that volunteers without formal training should not be placed with children in care settings such as orphanages, medical centres, and children’s centres.
Some of our projects do work with young people, particularly education projects. We have an application and selection process to ensure that any teams of volunteers have existing training and experience that can be used in the context of their volunteering. In addition, we also ask that volunteers enhance their existing skills by volunteering for relevant, local initiatives in the UK before embarking on any placements abroad with our partners. The needs and skills gaps of our partner organisations are reviewed annually in consultation with partners, and written into clear role descriptions for potential volunteers.
We have safeguarding processes in place and volunteers who will be interacting with children will require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (formerly known as a Criminal Record Bureau, CRB, check). Our placement partners that work with children address educational access for the poorest in society (in India and Nepal). In Nepal particularly, our grant funding has allowed the construction of tens of school classrooms and boarding houses to improve educational access for children that struggle to access and remain in the education system.
For any queries on our work with children, please get in touch: info@intervol.org.uk
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