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Volunteer Development Scotland Ltd. (also known as Volunteer Scotland).
Charity registered in Scotland SC013740 and a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland, No. SC106743. Our registered Office is Jubilee House, Forthside Way, Stirling. FK8 1QZ

Fostering Compassion, SCIO

Charity registered in Scotland SC046975

Fostering Compassion is a ground breaking humane education project for vulnerable children, distinguished by its unique approach. We introduce vulnerable children who have suffered trauma, abuse, neglect and poverty to rescued animals. As they learn the animals’ stories, the children better understand their own circumstances. This often provides a platform for the children to open up about the abuse and neglect they have experienced, encouraging healing and the development of compassion and empathy.

Current opportunity

We are looking for individuals who are empathic and compassionate and keen to support vulnerable children. You will be a primarily supporting children one to one (with parent/carer present) and in...