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  • Children's Panel Member
    with Fife Childrens Panel

    Volunteer Opportunity No. VO47178 - Created/last updated: 21/02/2024



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    About this opportunity:UPDATE: Current campaign is now closed but you can register your interest in future campaigns via this link: https://www.chscotland.gov.uk/volunteering-with-us/panel-members/

    CHS are recruiting for volunteers across Scotland to help support Scotlands most vulnerable infants, children and young people. We are looking for a diverse range of enthusiastic people aged 18 and over who can show empathy, compassion, trust and who have great listening skills.

    Panel Members are volunteers from local communities who take part in children's hearings. Their role is to listen and make legal decisions with and for infants, children and young people who have been referred to the Children's Panel. Panel Members ensure that the young person is at the heart of every decision made "because every decision, no matter how big or small, has an impact on the life of the child or young person in the hearing".

    CHS offer a certificated training programme with a highly experienced team to support your development, who will help you along your journey in becoming a panel member.

    More details: www.chscotland.gov.uk

    Takes place:
    morningsafternoonsevenings
    Mondays
    Tuesdays
    Wednesdays
    Thursdays
    Fridays
    Saturdays
    Sundays
    Minimum age:18
    Maximum age:no upper age limit has been specified
    Training provided:Training will be delivered over 5 full days at fortnightly intervals, four face to face sessions and one virtual. There will be some self-led online work to be completed in between the facilitated sessions.
    Out of pocket expenses paid?
    Yes - They reimburse mileage rates, financial loss allowance where appropriate and childcare costs, usually on a monthly basis.

    Experience required:No special qualifications - only an interest in helping and an ability to listen to children.

    Restrictions on who can volunteer
    No restrictions were specified.

    Application process:Application Form; Induction/Training; Interview; References

    Taster available?No, not for this opportunity.

    Travel DetailsPanels take place face to face at Albany House in Glenrothes and Virtually over Microsoft Teams

    Saltire AwardThis opportunity is not suitable for 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:

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