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Home-Visiting Volunteer
When We Need You
From 28/10/2003 onwards
About Opportunity
Home-start volunteers offer support, friendship and practical help to families with at least one child under 5 years of age. We recognise that parents play the key role in their child's life, this is why our volunteers offer family support where it really matters, visiting families in their own homes. Our volunteers are friendly, approachable people who are trusted by parents and respect the needs of each individual family. You would be expected to give 2-3 hours per week to Home-Start.
Availability
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About Home Start Lorn
Home-start offers support, friendship and practical help to families with at least one child under 5 years of age to prevent further breakdown or crisis. Home-start recognises that parents play the key role in building a happy and secure childhood. This is why our volunteers, all of them parents, offer family support when it really matters, visiting parents and children in their own homes.
Skills & Experience
All volunteers must be parents.
Travel Details
Family support/visiting takes place in the familiy's own home, but it might alos involve visits to parks, beach, dentist. This varies according to each family's needs.
Requirements
Application Form, Induction/Training, Informal Chat, Police Check, References
Training and Induction Details
All volunteers are required to attend our preparation course (1 day per week for 6 weeks or 1 evening per week for 8 weeks). It includes topics such as Child Development, Child Protection, Values and Attitudes. Volunteers receive 1 to 1 support, 6-8 weeks
Work Type
Homebased Volunteering
Client Group
Families
Expenses Detail
Travel costs are met. We pay a mileage rate of 37p per mile.
Accessibility Details
No Wheelchair Access
No Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
2 hours per Week. Minimum Commitment: 6 Month
Minimum Age
No minimum age has been specified for this opportunity
Volunteers Required
10
Reference Code
7-68
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
Queens Buildings
George Street
Oban
Scotland
PA34 SR2
Contact: Eileen Binner
Tel: 01631 566749
Email: homestartlorn@btinternet.com
