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  • Home Visiting Volunteer
    with Home-Start Levenmouth

    Volunteer Opportunity No. VO99745 - Created/last updated: 23/01/2025



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    About this opportunity:Home-Start Levenmouth is currently looking for home visiting volunteers.

    After a comprehensive training course, volunteers would be matched with local families and offer support on a weekly basis, to help with many things such as cooking, budgeting, routines, emotional support, advice, play etc. Home-Start Levenmouth is looking for volunteers who can commit to getting to know a family and helping them over a period of time.

    In return, not only will volunteers be given training opportunities, they will also get the chance to socialise, be invited to additional training opportunities and feel satisfied with giving back to their community.

    Our volunteers will be subject to PVG checks and give 2 references.

    Takes place:
    morningsafternoonsevenings
    Mondays
    Tuesdays
    Wednesdays
    Thursdays
    Fridays
    Saturdays
    Sundays
    Minimum age:16
    Maximum age:100
    Training provided:Volunteer preparation course which usually takes 6-8 weeks, regular 6 weekly support and supervision and training from Home-Start UK and local resources.
    Out of pocket expenses paid?
    Yes - Volunteers paid 45p per mile mileage for drivers and cost of journey if public transport, paid into volunteers bank account upon submission of claim form.

    Experience required:Shared value base with the organisation around being non-judgemental and accepting of families' circumstances. Be confident enough to initiate conversations with people and familiar with the Levenmouth area. Volunteers would need to show a commitment to the families for a minimum of 6 months.

    Restrictions on who can volunteer
    No restrictions were specified.

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

    Taster available?No, not for this opportunity.

    Travel DetailsIn the Levenmouth area, in the homes of families and out in the community.

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

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