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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-Start Family Support Volunteer (Group)

Opportunities: 

Alloa - Tuesday's from 09:30 until 11:30

Tillicoultry - Wednesday's from 12:15 untill 14:15


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


The Role of Group Support Volunteers:


If you want to engage with multiple families at a time who have children under 3, our group provision is the perfect setting for you! Our groups operate across two 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:


Group support will be given training:



  • 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

Dates

26 September 2025 - 25 March 2026

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Availability
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

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