RESPECT Project

Our Response to COVID-19

Key Facts

for info call 01473 938429 or email respect@volunteeringmatters.org.uk

In Suffolk our volunteers are keeping the community safe and active through the resources on this page, including

  • Free creative family packs in English, Romanian, Spanish, Portuguese and Polish
  • Support and guidance for local volunteering groups, including downloadable resources and training
  • Safeguarding Champions Hotline for queries and support for our community and families
  • Volunteer opportunities to get involved and support your local community

Family support packs

Children's Pack

free Children Packs

  • User-friendly, informative and engaging packs for primary-school aged children!
  • Two new packs a month for families
  • Each pack consists of 48 pages packed with fun and resilience-building activities

free Adult Packs

  • Information around COVID-19 and family activities.
  • Adult packs come in five languages: English, Romanian, Spanish, Portuguese and Polish

Order your online-pack today by emailing Sara.Caravelas@volunteeringmatters.org.uk

 order your free pack

YOUTH SOCIAL ACTION

Our Youth Social Action team have created online Super Heroes to accompany our family packs and support children through this challenging time. Astra, Patrick and friends are Super Heroes with a difference. We believe that all children harness their own super powers, such as resilience and bravery. If you want to have fun, learn and be creative click here to view more videos.

VOLUNTEERING SAFELY in suffolk

In order for people in Suffolk to volunteer safely we have created easy-to-use community Safeguarding Guides – which can be downloaded and used to support in identifying safeguarding issues.

SAFEGUARDING ADVICE

Safeguarding InfoTo view and download the guide, click here or on the picture above. You can also browse our national tips and advice at volunteeringmatters.org.uk/volunteer-safely.

SAFEGUARDING TRAINING AND SUPPORT
Safeguarding TrainingIn collaboration with Suffolk Safeguarding Partnerships, we’re hosting webinars to strengthen entry-level safeguarding skills for volunteers and the broader Suffolk community.

HOTLINE

In addition we are running a telephone Hotline for Ipswich’s community volunteers and families. This is available Monday to Saturday, 9.30 am to 5pm and is coordinated by our wonderful Volunteer Safeguarding Champions.

SAFEGUARDING HOTLINE NUMBER 01473 938399

At Volunteering Matters we’re committed to good practice and keeping volunteers and our community safe by protecting the most vulnerable and at risk individuals. All information is COVID-19 support specific and does not replace your local safeguarding policies and practice which can be found at www.suffolksp.org.uk

Essential Numbers

If you’re unsure what you’ve seen is a safeguarding concern contact
Safeguarding Champions: 01473 938399

If you’re worried about the safety of a child / adult contact
Customer First: 0808 800 4005

If there is an immediate danger of harm or abuse call:
999 followed by 55 if you are unable to speak safely.  The police will respond appropriately

Volunteering Opportunities run by this project:

RESPECT – Call for volunteers

Suffolk

If you want to be involved in helping your community through the COVID-19 crisis, but are unsure how to get involved, this is your opportunity.  If you are 16-years and older and interested in making a difference, then contact us for more info using the form below.

Grandmentors – Volunteer (Ipswich)

Ipswich

Grandmentors is an innovative project that sees older volunteers use their lifetime of skills and experience to support young people leaving the care system. This opportunity is for Grandmentors Ipswich.