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• Home-Start Glasgow South

• VO101236

Home-Start Glasgow South is a family support charity based in Glasgow South. We work with families, with at least one child up to the age of 8, who are struggling to cope with the challenges of parenting along with sometimes difficult personal circumstances.

Our volunteers visit families for 2-3 hours each week in their own home to provide practical and emotional support. If a family is isolated, they may need support to go to a local group. An overwhelmed parent may need help to organise the household or it could be that a mum or dad just need someone to talk to. A volunteer can make a big difference in a couple of hours a week. Volunteering in the family home can also include Perinatal Support (pregnancy -2 years) and English Tutoring. The support and friendship you can provide is invaluable and can help take away some of the stresses of day to day life, enabling parents to cope better with daily tasks and improve their confidence, giving their children the best possible start in life.

Experience required

You do not need any qualifications for this role. Your own experience as a parent or carer or relevant voluntary or work experience can be really beneficial to families. We are happy to talk to you about how your experiences could help Home-Start Glasgow South.

Travel details

The role requires visiting families in their homes in the Southside of Glasgow

Travel expenses

Travel expenses are paid for volunteers throughout the training and volunteer role.

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Training details

We provide a free training course for all new volunteers which will make sure you are fully prepared to support families.

Taster

Training courses are delivered throughout the year, so when you get in touch you will be informed of up and coming training dates.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18
As the role involves working with children and families, we are required to carry out a PVG application and we ask that you provide two references. We are happy to discuss this when you enquire with us.

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Frequency & commitment

Volunteers are matched with a family at a time that is suitable to them. Visits are a regular weekly commitment and volunteers are required to commit to regular support and supervision sessions also.

Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more

This volunteering opportunity is also advertised across Glasgow.

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