Volunteering Opportunity: VO102387

• Family Support Home Visiting Volunteer
  with Home-Start Kirkcaldy.

  Created/last updated: 27/04/2026

  
  

  About this opportunity:	How would you like to make a difference to the lives of children and families in the Kirkcaldy area, supporting parents to give their children the best possible start in life? Many parents require support when their children are young  •  Home-Start Kirkcaldy helps families with young children through challenging times  •  As a family support home visiting volunteer you will be matched with a local family  •  You will visit the same family weekly week for 2-3 hours and the role could involve helping a family settle into a new area, going to appointments, helping with shopping but above all talking and listening  •  The volunteer will take the lead from the family, building relationships with the parents and children to increase their confidence  •  The family could have health issues, lack confidence or have children with additional support needs  •  This is a rewarding role which can have a significant impact on the whole family  •
  Takes place:	mornings afternoons evenings Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays
  Minimum age:	16
  Maximum age:	100
  Training provided:	No details were provided about the training made available to volunteers. Please contact us to find out more.
  Out of pocket expenses paid?	Yes - All bus fares & out of pocket expenses are reimbursable with receipts. Mileage is paid at 45p per mile.
  Experience required:	Volunteers should be non judgemental, have good interpersonal and communication skills and should be good listeners. Flexibility and reliability are essential to build up trusting relationships
  Restrictions on who can volunteer	While parenting experience is not essential the volunteer should have experience of raising their siblings, stepchildren or young relatives and understand the pressures of being a parent
  Application process:	Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat; PVG membership required; References
  Taster available?	No, not for this opportunity.
  Travel Details	Home-Start Kirkcaldy covers Kirkcaldy, Kinghorn, Burntisland & Cardenden.
  Saltire Award	This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.