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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Home Visiting Volunteer
with Home-Start DunfermlineVolunteer Opportunity No. VO94124 - Created/last updated: 23/05/2023
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OpportunityAbout this opportunity: Can you to commit a couple of hours at your convenience on a weekly basis? Thier core work is supporting families in their own home with Home-Visiting volunteers. Home-Start Dunfermline supports families with at least 1 child under 5 years old in Dunfermline and South West Fife Villages. They also offer a range of additional support including a weekly family group, Baby Massage classes which their Volunteers also often enlist to and offer ongoing training and support opportunities regularly for their Volunteers. Home-Start has a proven, lasting, positive impact on the development of children and the health and welfare of the family. Takes place: mornings afternoons evenings Mondays 
Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays Minimum age: 18 Maximum age: 100 Training provided: Volunteers are asked to complete a preparation course, which normally takes place once a week for a couple of 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 + expenses incurredExperience required: A positive attitude around people no matter their age, gender, family status, religion or disability etc. A sensitive, caring and non-judgemental attitude towards others. Be clear about confidentiality, be reliable, have good communication skills and the ability to listen. Have a warm and open personality 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; Trial Period Taster available? No, not for this opportunity. Travel Details 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 call us (FVA) on 0800 389 6046, e-mail us, or fill out this form: You can print these opportunity details.
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