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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Family Support Group Volunteer
with Home-Start GlenrothesVolunteer Opportunity No. VO84297 - Created/last updated: 27/08/2026
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OpportunityAbout 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.Takes place: mornings afternoons evenings 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?
NoExperience 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 Details This opportunity takes place in the gardens of Home-Start Glenrothes - 47-48 Greenlaw Crescent, Glenrothes KY6 1JQ 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:Home-Start Glenrothes has the following, additional volunteering opportunities:
- Home Visiting Volunteers
Type of volunteering: Playschemes / Childrens Clubs
Opportunities which benefit Families
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