Volunteering for domestic preparedness

Lapsi leikkii ilmapallolla Pelastakaa Lasten vapaaehtoisen kanssa.

Save the Children volunteers are prepared to support the authorities in the event of accidents and incidents affecting children and families, such as prolonged power and water cuts or large-scale arrivals.

In a crisis situation, Save the Children can set up a Child Friendly Spaces for children and families to support the authorities, for example in an evacuation center, emergency shelter or reception center for asylum seekers. The local Save the Children associations and volunteers of the organization play a key role in the operation of Child Friendly Spaces. We can also open a crisis chat for young people or support children and families in other ways, depending on the situation.

Under normal circumstances, volunteers can participate in preparedness trainings, exercises, regional and local preparedness networks and other cooperation activities, including planning trainings and exercises and practical crisis response. Volunteers interested in training can train others. Part of the participation in cooperation networks is only open to members of Save the Children local associations

Online training

Are you interested in volunteering for Save the Children in Child Friendly Spaces? Sign up for the online training (in Finnish)

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Volunteering in Child Friendly Spaces (in Finnish)

In a crisis situation, Save the Children can set up Child Friendly Spaces for children and families, supported by and in support of the authorities, for example in an evacuation center, emergency shelter or reception center for asylum seekers. Child Friendly Space activities are implemented by Save the Children staff together with trained volunteers.

The possibility to help and act in crises affecting children as part of organized action
This type of activity is also suitable for new members of local associations and other volunteers
Concrete tasks
No regular commitment required
Opportunity to network and develop new forms of cooperation with different actors at local level
Opportunity to learn new skills
Opportunity to contribute to the consideration of children in regional and local preparedness

Child Friendly Space activities
Participate in trainings, exercises and train others
Members of Save the Children local associations can participate as representatives of the organization in the Voluntary Rescue Service and Women’s National Emergency Preparedness Association local activities.

The activities are open to people over 18 years of age who are committed to the organization’s child protection policy and have completed the Child Friendly Space training. The online course takes approximately 4-6 hours and can be completed at your own pace. Volunteers will be interviewed after the training. All volunteers will be checked for a criminal record on working with children.

The child-friendly space usually runs for a couple of hours at a time, and you can participate in the activities according to your own life situation. The activities take place in groups.