voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Volunteering Opportunity Details
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Group Family Support Volunteer
with Families First St AndrewsVolunteer Opportunity No. VO103507 - Created/last updated: 10/07/2026
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OpportunityAbout this opportunity: Families First St Andrews work with children, young people and their families, who are facing various adversities and challenges. The Family Support Service offers support to the parents and carers through 1:1 meet ups, group sessions and family days out. This volunteer role involves building supportive and consistent relationships with parents or carers who attend group activities, reducing their isolation. Volunteers are involved with the practical preparation for the group and get involved with the sessions alongside the parents and carers, which may involve hearing from local community groups, doing a craft or celebrating a birthday! Takes place: mornings afternoons evenings Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays 
Fridays Saturdays Sundays Minimum age: 18 Maximum age: 100 Training provided: All volunteers participate in our mandatory introductory training. This includes information about being a volunteer for Families First, Child and Adult Protection, and relevant policies and procedures, such as Health and Safety. Staff provide support during sessions, and provide a brief/debrief before and after the sessions. All volunteers meet with the Volunteer Coordinator for 1:1 support and supervision meetings. Regular training opportunities from external agencies are advertised to all volunteers. Out of pocket expenses paid?
Yes - Expenses are reimbursed monthly for travel and staff will assist with expense forms. Mileage is reimbursed at 45p per mile.Experience required: No specific requirements for experience were provided by the organisation. 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 Details Group sessions currently happen in Rose Lane Centre and St Andrews Baptist Church, both off South Street, St Andrews. On-street parking is limited. Saltire Award This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25. What Now?
To enquire/register an interest in this opportunity call us (FVA) on 0800 389 6046, e-mail us, or fill out this form: You can print these opportunity details.
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Other Opportunities
Here are some shortcuts to other, similar opportunities:Families First St Andrews has the following, additional volunteering opportunities:
- 1:1 Befriending Volunteer
- Youth Group Volunteer
- 1:1 Family Support Volunteer
- Volunteer Driver
Type of volunteering: Befriending / Mentoring
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