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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 Volunteer Person Specification

Demonstrate a sensitive and caring attitude towards others
Be a parent/carer or have caring experience
Have a non-judgemental attitude
Be reliable and understand the importance of reliability to the family
Have good communication skills including an ability to listen
Understand the need for support
Have an understanding of the need for confidentiality when supporting families
Have a positive attitude to working with people of any gender, family status or gender identity, or who are from any ethnic, culture or religion, or who may have a disability
Have a warm and open personality and a sense of humour
Have time and enthusiasm for Home-Start
Be able to work as a member of a team
Be willing to keep a short, written diary of your family visits

2-3 hours a week


Experience required

Full training will be given

Support
Training details

Full training will be given

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

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