Volunteer Coalition

Safeguarding Basics for Volunteers

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About Course

Learn the essentials of safeguarding as a volunteer. Understand what safeguarding means, what to look out for, and exactly what to do if you are worried about someone’s safety or wellbeing.

What Will You Learn?

  • By the end of this course, you will be able to:
  • Explain what safeguarding means and why it matters for volunteers.
  • Recognise different types of abuse, harm and neglect in simple terms.
  • Describe your role and limits in safeguarding situations.
  • Follow a clear “notice, record, report” process if you have concerns.
  • Use practical language to respond safely when someone shares a worry with you.
  • Identify ways to look after your own wellbeing when safeguarding issues arise.

Course Content

Topic 1: Welcome & Course Overview

  • Lesson 1.1 – Welcome to Safeguarding Basics

Topic 2: Understanding Safeguarding

Topic 3: Your Role and Limits in Safeguarding

Topic 4: Notice, Record, Report

Topic 5: Responding When Someone Shares a Worry

Topic 6: Looking After Yourself

Topic 7: Summary