NEW volunteers are being sought in Teignbridge by national children’s charity the NSPCC.

The charity, which has two buildings in the region, is helping thousands of children every year with its Speak out Stay safe programme delivered in schools and the hunt is on to find more people to help keep children safe.

The campaign helps children identify a trusted adult who they can speak to about any worries or concerns and teaches them how to contact Childline while educating them to recognise different types of abuse, from neglect to sexual abuse.

More than 90 per cent of primary schools in the region have received the programme through virtual assemblies or face-to-face workshops.

To continue its work, the children’s charity is hoping to bolster its numbers after launching a recruitment drive.

Schools Service Manager for the region Michelle Green said: ‘If you are someone with experience of delivering programmes in an educational or safeguarding setting, with strong planning and organisational abilities, good communication and excellent people skills – we would love to hear from you.’