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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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Home Visiting Volunteer

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.


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.

Travel details

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

Travel expenses

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.

Support
Training details

Volunteer preparation course which usually takes 6-8 weeks, regular 6 weekly support and supervision and training from Home-Start UK and local resources.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 16

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