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Volunteering Opportunity: VO84297

  • Family Support Group Volunteer
    with Home-Start Glenrothes.

    Created/last updated: 27/08/2026


    About this opportunity:Home-Start Glenrothes is a Family Support charity offering support and friendship for parents with young children (0-5 years of age)
     •  This service is delivered throughout Glenrothes, through home visiting volunteers and Family Support Groups
     •  The purpose of the Family Support Group is to bring together parents and children who may be feeling isolated or lacking in confidence and who may like the opportunity to meet other families
     •  Children can play with their peers and form friendships and are also encouraged to play with parents
     •  We provide activities that are designed to allow families to play and grow together and to build confidence in a relaxed atmosphere
     •  Volunteers assist the Family Support Group Coordinator to provide the activities
     •  The organisation is particularly interested in hearing from you if you have experience of supporting families and have ideas for activities to engage our younger children
     •  Perhaps you have an interesting hobby or a creative mind? Either way, the organisaton is keen to build on the range of activities offered and would love to hear your ideas
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    Takes place:
    morningsafternoonsevenings
    Mondays
    Tuesdays
    Wednesdays
    Thursdays
    Fridays
    Saturdays
    Sundays
    Minimum age:18
    Maximum age:100
    Training provided:All volunteers are required to attend a volunteer preparation course
    Out of pocket expenses paid?
    No

    Experience required:The organisation ask that volunteers have parenting experience, enthusiasm and be able to offer non-judgemental practical and emotional support to families.

    Restrictions on who can volunteer
    No restrictions were specified.

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

    Taster available?No, not for this opportunity.

    Travel DetailsThis opportunity takes place in the gardens of Home-Start Glenrothes - 47-48 Greenlaw Crescent, Glenrothes KY6 1JQ

    Saltire AwardThis opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.