Youth Protection Officer
Ministry: Education · Emergency Function: Youth Protection
Role Purpose
Ensures the safety and protection of children during evacuations and in shelters, including tracking, supervision, and safeguarding vulnerable youth.
What You Would Help Do
Before an Emergency
- Develop child protection and tracking procedures.
- Train volunteers in youth protection protocols.
- Coordinate with Education and Defense on child safety.
- Participate in evacuation and shelter exercises.
During an Emergency
- Lead child protection and tracking during evacuations.
- Supervise child safety in shelters.
- Coordinate with the Evacuation Coordinator on child tracking.
- Work with Health & Human Services on vulnerable youth needs.
After an Emergency
- Document child protection lessons and incidents.
- Update child protection procedures.
- Support family reunification and youth recovery.
Qualifications & Helpful Skills
Who would be a good fit?
Required
- Willingness to complete Weather Watchmen training.
- Youth protection training required for this role.
Helpful But Not Required
- Background in child protection, social work, or education
- Experience working with vulnerable children
- Knowledge of child safeguarding protocols
- Calm, responsible, and trustworthy character
Training & Readiness
Volunteers are not expected to respond to emergencies without preparation.
Weather Watchmen volunteers may receive or be asked to participate in role-appropriate training, exercises, orientations, drills, and continuing preparedness activities before being assigned operational responsibilities.
Potential training for this role:
Working Together
No Ministry operates in isolation during an emergency.
Three-Deep Succession
Weather Watchmen's emergency management system is designed around continuity of leadership. Critical functions should have trained Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary personnel so that operations can continue if a primary leader is unavailable.
Multiple volunteers may express interest in the same operational area to build this depth.
Interested in Serving?
You do not have to know everything today. If you have relevant experience, transferable skills, or a willingness to train and serve, we encourage you to express your interest.