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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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Children & Young Person Supporter

We urgently need to train more supporters in your local area to meet the increasing demand on this vital service. Will you help us to offer support - and give hope - to families who are struggling with the death of someone close?

Experience required

Did you know that you don't need to be a counsellor to apply for this training? The opportunity is open to those who have experience of working with children and young people, and/or interest in furthering skills in working with bereaved children and young people.

Travel details

Support is given in various different locations in your local area.

Travel expenses

Public transport costs covered or if using own transport, 45p per mile.

Support
Training details

The full training course is delivered from 10am - 4pm over Zoom on the following dates:

• 31 August & 1 September
• 14 & 15 September
• 5 & 6 October
• 2 & 3 November
• 16 & 17 November
• 20 November & 1 December

All six weekends need to be attended.
Supervision support, induction and ongoing training provided.


Restrictions

PVG certificate required - this will be applied for by your local office.

Availability
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Afternoon
Evening
Frequency & commitment
We look for a minimum of two hours per week for a two year period - but we would like you to stay longer.