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  • Volunteer Facilitator
    with Forces Children Scotland

    Volunteer Opportunity No. VO97781 - Created/last updated: 22/01/2024



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    About this opportunity:

    Takes place:
    morningsafternoonsevenings
    Mondays
    Tuesdays
    Wednesdays
    Thursdays
    Fridays
    Saturdays
    Sundays
    Minimum age:18
    Maximum age:100
    Training provided:Initial training will either take place across 2-3 evening sessions on online video chat, or in 1 sitting face to face. Following this, there's an opportunity to take additional training sessions to understand more about life for the forces families and the challenges they face, as well as how Forces Children as a community can better support them. There will also be additional training available relating more directly to your role. There will be regular check-ins where you can tell Forces Children how you feel about everything and they can discuss if there are more ways you can be supported. There will also be the opportunity to generate some peer support from others also volunteering.
    Out of pocket expenses paid?
    Yes - Public transport costs reimbursed or mileage at the rate of 45p per mile.

    Experience required:Experience working/volunteering with children or young people required Good communication skills Admin and IT skills (training on relevant database will be given)

    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 DetailsVarious locations across Fife. You will be matched as close to your local area as possible.

    Saltire AwardThis 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:

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