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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

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Local Contact Volunteer – For Those Facing the Challenges of Childlessness

As a Local Contact volunteer you will coordinate and run a social group in the local area for people experiencing the challenges of childlessness.

You will help take care of aspects of the group including:
*Act as main contact for the group
*Organise and maintain an email circulation list of people within the group
*Organise social activities or informal gatherings
*Offer peer to peer support and friendship
*Promote the group in the local area
*Liaise with the Volunteer Coordinator who will connect you to people looking for support.

Fertility Network Scotland provides advice, information and support for anyone affected by fertility issues. We work to raise awareness of the impact of fertility problems and campaign for fair provision of fertility treatment throughout Scotland.


Good training and support is provided. By volunteering you can help those who need support. All help is greatly appreciated.


For more information please contact: Catherine Stewart, Volunteer Co-ordinator at email: catherine@fertilitynetworkuk.org or 07952589421.


Experience required

Good communication skills, reliability and trustworthiness.

Travel details

In local area.

Support
Training details

Good training and support is provided to all volunteers. Includes ongoing support from Volunteer Co-ordinator.

Taster available
Restrictions

Minimum age: 16

Frequency & commitment
Flexible to suit volunteers-all help is greatly appreciated.

Volunteers (aged 16-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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