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  • Family Befriender
    with Home-Start Levenmouth

    Volunteer Opportunity No. VO70410 - Created/last updated: 04/08/2020



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    About this opportunity:Home-Start Levenmouth is a free confidential service for families with at least one child under the age of 5, living in Buckhaven, Wemyss villages, Leven, Methil, Lower Methil, Methilhill, Windygates or Kennoway.
    As a volunteer with Home-Start you will help us make a difference to a family in the local area. Volunteers can visit the families in their own homes or support them at our groups. A full training course is provided, on-going training and support.
    Volunteers can also provide practical support with meal planning, shopping and cooking, helping to get to Drs' appointments, reading to and playing with the children or supporting a family to go on an outing to the park or local groups. The choice is yours!

    Takes place:
    morningsafternoonsevenings
    Mondays
    Tuesdays
    Wednesdays
    Thursdays
    Fridays
    Saturdays
    Sundays
    Minimum age:18
    Maximum age:no upper age limit has been specified
    Training provided:New volunteers will attend a Preparation Course. Further training is on-going and volunteers are seen monthly for support and supervision.
    Out of pocket expenses paid?
    Yes - All travel expenses paid - 40p per mile for cars and public transport costs reimbursed.

    Experience required:This is exciting and rewarding voluntary work which requires energy, commitment, reliability, creativity and a sense of humour.

    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 DetailsWithin the Levenmouth area.

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

    What Now?

    To enquire/register an interest in this opportunity call us (FVA) on 0800 389 6046, e-mail us, or fill out this form:

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