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Opportunity Details

Families Here and Now Service (FHANS)

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Families Here and Now Service is a partnership between Barnardos, Action for Children, Home-Start and Impact Arts.

Family Group Support Volunteers

Ongoing

10 places
Do you enjoy supporting families with children and young people? By volunteering just a few hours each week, you can transform the lives of children, young people and their parents in your community!

“FHANS has made an impact in my family's life in various ways. The support we got was amazing, I feel much more confident as a parent and a lot less anxious. I’m highly grateful for the support. it’s reassuring to know that there are a group of people who care about my family and I.” - Family

Benefits to self

Grow in confidence and independence Make a positive impact by supporting parents, carers, and young people to build confidence and resilience. Develop valuable skills such as communication, empathy, active listening, and problem-solving. Gain rewarding experience that enhances your CV.

Benefits to others

Encourage parents, children and young people to get involved in activities such as arts & crafts, games, outdoor fun play Encourage parents, carers and young people to build confidence and wellbeing. Support afterschool workshops, drop-ins and weekend activities based on communities’ needs

Location

North Lanarkshire

Training available

Our volunteers undergo a full training course before being matched with a family or with one of our groups. Training is run throughout the year at North Lanarkshire Hubs. The training consists of 5 weekly sessions, each session lasts for 2.5 hours and will be available during the day and delivered 4 times throughout the year. Participants will learn about health and wellbeing, child development, attachment, child protection, boundaries, confidentiality, and a number of other key areas.

Hours per week

2-3

PVG required

Yes

Support and supervision details

Every 6 weeks
  • TypeBefriending, Children, Employability, Health and Wellbeing, Integration, Mental Health, Mentoring, Peer Support, Young People

Employability skills

  • Professional 0
  • Personal Development 0

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