voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Volunteering Opportunity Details
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Volunteer Parent/Child Befriender
with Muirhead Outreach Project LimitedVolunteer Opportunity No. VO77109 - Created/last updated: 30/10/2019
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OpportunityAbout this opportunity: The primary aim of Muirhead Outreach Project is to support vulnerable children, young people and their families through difficult, chaotic times with an aim of assisting them to remain at home, and to refer on to other professional agencies when necessary.
Volunteers can help reduce loneliness and isolation for our families by providing practical and emotional support as well as building positive relationships. Dependant on the individual you are supporting, this may involve going out the house for a coffee or a walk, support to attend local groups, getting to appointments or just being a listening ear.
By sharing your time and friendship in this way, our volunteers offer the parent/child the opportunity to build their confidence, develop new skills and enjoy family lifeTakes place: mornings afternoons evenings Mondays 
Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays Minimum age: 18 Maximum age: 100 Training provided: Volunteers will undergo initial training covering relevant topics, there will be ongoing support and supervision and access to further free training opportunities. Specific training will include: Child protection, Communication, de-esculation and First Aid training Out of pocket expenses paid?
Yes - Mileage is paid at 0.35p per mile and public transport is reimbursed.Experience required: Friendly, approachable and good communicators, with an interest in working with children and families. 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 Details Based in Glenrothes, we offer support to families throughout Fife. Saltire Award This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25. What Now?
To enquire/register an interest in this opportunity please call us on 0800 389 6046, e-mail us, or fill out this brief form: You can print these opportunity details.
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Other Opportunities
Here are some shortcuts to other, similar opportunities:Muirhead Outreach Project Limited has the following, additional volunteering opportunities:
- Volunteers
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- Youth Club Volunteer
Type of volunteering: Befriending / Mentoring
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