CSV’s Volunteers in Child Protection (ViCP) scheme matches volunteers with families with children on child protection plans.

We are looking for volunteers who can understand the difficulties faced by families and provide friendship, advice and support. You will volunteer closely with Social Services to complement to the services they offer. It’s about taking the time to listen to families, acting as a strong role model and giving practical help and support.

ViCP started life as a two-year pilot in Sunderland and the London Borough of Bromley. Our volunteers supported 29 families. Every single child we helped was taken off the Child Protection Register and their files closed.

On average, two thirds of children are back on the register within a year, but ViCP is different. Volunteers keep in touch and keep supporting the family to make sure they stay on track.

Not a single child was placed back on the register when the volunteer continued to visit.

You’ll need to live locally and be able to commit to several visits a week for a minimum of six months. This is a demanding role but we will be here to train and support you every step of the way.

Currently we have ViCP projects in Bromley, Lewisham, Southend-on-Sea and Coventry.

We'd love to tell you more

Contact Jill Williams, UK Development Director, CSV ViCP project, on 0207 643 1396 or email jwilliams@csv.org.uk.

Watch!

Don't just take our word for how effective the ViCP has been. Watch our movie below and hear from the families and volunteers that have changed their lives by taking part.

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Overall Winner at the 2010 Charity Awards!

In 2010, CSV's Volunteers in Child Protection programme won one of the most prestigious awards in the charity sector, demonstrably highlighting the practical and effective role volunteers can play in delivering public services.

CSV was presented with the Overall Award for Excellence by Nick Hurd MP, the Civil Society Minister at the Charity Awards annual gala dinner in June.