Home-Start Family Support Volunteer (Group Only)

• Home-Start Clackmanshire

• VO104093

Where: Alloa or Tillicoultry

When: Tuesday's from 09:30 until 11:30 or Wednesday's from 12:15 untill 14:15

Commitment: 2 hours a week (flexible to your availability)

The Role of Group Support Volunteers:

We understand that entering a family's home may seem daunting for some people. If you want to engage with multiple families at a time who have children under 5, our group provision is the perfect setting for you! Our groups operate across three locations in Clackmannanshire, aiming to provide families support, friendship, and fun.

As a group volunteer, your role would include tasks such as:

• Setting up/Clearing away play equipment.

  
  



• Encouraging play/supporting an activity such as arts and crafts or messy play.

  
  



• Offering support/conversation to parents/carers in attendance.

  
  



• Supporting our Group Workers with the general running of the sessions.

  
  



• Preparing snacks (food hygiene training available for volunteers keen to support snack preparation).  

  
  

Training:

Our home-visiting and group support volunteers must complete a 6–7-week preparation course.

This provides an opportunity for you to ask questions and truly understand the importance of your role whilst also giving staff the time to get to know you so they can match you with the right family/group.

Our training is designed by family practitioners and experts in the industry and covers essential information, including:

• The role of a Home-Start volunteer

  
  



• Values, attitudes, and inclusivity

  
  



• Confidentiality

  
  



• Listening and communication

  
  



• Meeting the needs of families and children

  
  



• Safeguarding

  
  

Experience required

Good listening skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Compassion
Empathy
Supportive
Kindness

Travel expenses

All expenses are covered in relation to volunteer role

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Dates

28 October 2025 - 18 March 2026

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Availability

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