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Volunteering Opportunity: VO105831

  • Home Visiting Volunteer
    with Home-Start Dunfermline.

    Created/last updated: 19/05/2026


    About this opportunity:Home-Start Dunfermline volunteers are at the heart of everything they do
     •  They provide personalised one-to-one support to families with young children, offering friendship, emotional support and practical help in the family home
     •  Their trained volunteers visit weekly, helping parents who may be experiencing challenges such as postnatal illness, loneliness, mental health difficulties, relationship problems, disability, poverty, or coping with multiple births and young children
     •  By listening without judgement and encouraging parents' strengths, volunteers help families build confidence, develop new skills and feel less isolated
     •  Support may include helping families access local services, get out and about, or simply providing a listening ear during difficult times
     •  Just a couple of hours a week can make a lasting difference to a family's wellbeing and future
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    Takes place:
    morningsafternoonsevenings
    Mondays
    Tuesdays
    Wednesdays
    Thursdays
    Fridays
    Saturdays
    Sundays
    Minimum age:16
    Maximum age:100
    Training provided:Volunteers are asked to complete a Preparation Course, which normally takes place once a week for 2/3 hours a day for 4 weeks, backed up with some additional on-line training. Once matched with a family, volunteers have 1:1 support sessions with their named co-ordinator every 6 weeks. There are also opportunities for group/peer support with other volunteers, and ongoing training and development.
    Out of pocket expenses paid?
    Yes - 45p per mile, plus expenses incurred

    Experience required:No specific requirements for experience were provided by the organisation.

    Restrictions on who can volunteer
    No restrictions were specified.

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

    Taster available?No, not for this opportunity.

    Travel DetailsThey support families in the Dunfermline and South West Fife area by Home-Visiting and Group work.

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