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Family Support Home Visiting Volunteer

Volunteering opportunity with Home-Start Kirkcaldy

Organisation
Home-Start Kirkcaldy
Type
Befriending / Mentoring
Benefits
Families
Age
16 to 100
Expenses
Yes – All bus fares & out of pocket expenses are reimbursable with receipts. Mileage is paid at 45p per mile.
Saltire Awards
Yes, this opportunity counts towards the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12 to 25
Taster
No taster session for this opportunity
Reference
VO102387 · updated 12 August 2026

About this opportunity

How would you like to make a difference to the lives of children and families in the Kirkcaldy area, supporting parents to give their children the best possible start in life?

Many parents require support when their children are young. Home-Start Kirkcaldy helps families with young children through challenging times.

As a family support home visiting volunteer you will be matched with a local family. You will visit the same family weekly week for 2-3 hours and the role could involve helping a family settle into a new area, going to appointments, helping with shopping but above all talking and listening. The volunteer will take the lead from the family, building relationships with the parents and children to increase their confidence. The family could have health issues, lack confidence or have children with additional support needs. This is a rewarding role which can have a significant impact on the whole family.

When it takes place

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What you need to know

Training

Volunteers are given full induction training to prepare them for the role which includes confidentiality, boundaries, child protection & the role of play. Once matched with a family there are ongoing training sessions on relevant topics raised by the volunteer team e.g. domestic abuse,  autism. There are also regular volunteer meetups for peer support.

Experience

Volunteers should be non judgemental, have good interpersonal and communication skills and should be good listeners. Flexibility and reliability are essential to build up trusting relationships

Restrictions

While parenting experience is not essential the volunteer should have experience of raising their siblings, stepchildren or young relatives and understand the pressures of being a parent

How to apply

Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat; PVG membership required; References

Travel

Home-Start Kirkcaldy covers Kirkcaldy, Kinghorn, Burntisland & Cardenden.

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