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Volunteering Opportunity: VO103455

  • Home-Visiting/Group Volunteer
    with Home-Start Cowdenbeath.

    Created/last updated: 08/01/2026


    About this opportunity:Home-Start Cowdenbeath offers support and practical help to parents with young children in Cowdenbeath locality area
     •  Volunteers help to increase confidence and independence in families by offering support, friendship and practical help
     •  They visit families in their own homes or in one of the family groups within Home-Start premises
     •  Home-Start Volunteers are usually parents themselves so understand the complex nature of parenting, supporting parents to look at their strengths, take care of their emotional wellbeing and to encourage the family to widen their network and effectively use the support and services available in their own community
     •  Volunteers visit a family once a week, providing support to parents as they learn to cope, improve their confidence, and build better lives for their children
     •  A preparation course is given to prepare the volunteer to support the family
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    Takes place:
    morningsafternoonsevenings
    Mondays
    Tuesdays
    Wednesdays
    Thursdays
    Fridays
    Saturdays
    Sundays
    Minimum age:16
    Maximum age:100
    Training provided:They offer a hybrid preparation course with online modules and face to face sessions. Supervision with the Co-ordinator every 6 weeks and opportunities for extra training.
    Out of pocket expenses paid?
    Yes - Mileage is 66p per mile and bus fares are reimbursed usually done at supervision.

    Experience required:Parenting experience, be able to listen and be non judgmental. Be consistent and committed.

    Restrictions on who can volunteer
    No restrictions were specified.

    Application process:Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat; Interview; PVG membership required; References

    Taster available?No, not for this opportunity.

    Travel DetailsVolunteers will either visit a family in their home within the Cowdenbeath area, or support groups within HomeStart Cowdenbeath, 170 High Street, Cowdenbeath, KY4 9NH.

    Saltire AwardThis opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.