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Volunteering Opportunity Details
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Volunteer Facilitator
with Forces Children ScotlandVolunteer Opportunity No. VO97781 - Created/last updated: 26/05/2025
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OpportunityAbout this opportunity: Are you passionate about supporting young people? Looking for meaningful volunteer experience? Becoming a volunteer facilitator is perfect for people who want to develop professional experience in youth work, education, social care, or psychology, with flexible hour options available.
The Ruby Boots project is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help children and young people from Armed Forces families navigate their transition to civilian life.
What you'll do:
* Support peer group sessions for children and young people, aged 5-18
* Build positive relationships with young people during a significant life transition
* Help facilitate discussions on important topics like confidence-building, managing change, and creating support networks
* Opportunities to progress and develop experience in leading, training, administration, develop session plans, and more.Takes place: mornings afternoons evenings Mondays 
Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays Minimum age: 18 Maximum age: 100 Training provided: * Comprehensive training (6 hours total - flexible delivery options), including the NSPCC Safeguarding training. * Valuable experience in trauma-informed practice * Regular support and mentoring Out of pocket expenses paid?
Yes - Public transport costs reimbursed or mileage at the rate of 45p per mile.Experience required: Perfect for people who: * Have great communication skills * Enjoy working with children and young people * Have experience working/volunteering with children or young people Restrictions on who can volunteer
No restrictions were specified.Application process: Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat; PVG membership required; References Taster available? No, not for this opportunity. Travel Details Various locations across Fife. You will be matched as close to your local area as possible. 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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