Volunteering Opportunity: VO103507

• Group Family Support Volunteer
  with Families First St Andrews.

  Created/last updated: 08/01/2026

  
  

  About this opportunity:	Families First St Andrews work with children, young people and their families, who are facing various adversities and challenges  •  The Family Support Service offers support to the parents and carers through 1:1 meet ups, group sessions and family days out  •  This volunteer role involves building supportive and consistent relationships with parents or carers who attend group activities, reducing their isolation  •  Volunteers are involved with the practical preparation for the group and get involved with the sessions alongside the parents and carers, which may involve hearing from local community groups, doing a craft or celebrating a birthday!
  Takes place:	mornings afternoons evenings Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays
  Minimum age:	18
  Maximum age:	100
  Training provided:	All volunteers participate in our mandatory introductory training. This includes information about being a volunteer for Families First, Child and Adult Protection, and relevant policies and procedures, such as Health and Safety. Staff provide support during sessions, and provide a brief/debrief before and after the sessions. All volunteers meet with the Volunteer Coordinator for 1:1 support and supervision meetings. Regular training opportunities from external agencies are advertised to all volunteers.
  Out of pocket expenses paid?	Yes - Expenses are reimbursed monthly for travel and staff will assist with expense forms. Mileage is reimbursed at 45p per mile.
  Experience required:	Group Volunteers are friendly and engage enthusiastically with group members. They may also draw upon their own personal or professional experience when building relationships with the parents and carers. Group Volunteers may bring their own interests and hobbies to share with the group as well. Volunteers are empathetic towards individuals with additional support needs or facing adversities and are willing to learn how to manage certain behaviours as needed.
  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 Details	Group sessions currently happen in Rose Lane Centre and St Andrews Baptist Church, both off South Street, St Andrews. On-street parking is limited.
  Saltire Award	This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.