Brothers and Sisters Volunteer

Brothers and Sister Project
VO104744

As a Brothers and Sisters Volunteer, your role will include:

Getting to know the children and young people that you are matched with
Engaging children in activities and play, led by their interests
Promoting and supporting the sibling relationship, with a focus on activities that encourage time together
Role modelling positive behaviours to support positive play
Demonstrating patience and understanding where children and young people might find elements of the session challenging
Developing, planning and implementing activities that are relevant, safe and appropriate for the children and young people you are supporting
Bringing your skills and interests to the sessions to allow children to experience new activities and opportunities
Meeting with your Coordinator after sessions to reflect and share anything that feels important or significant to you
Recording some basic feedback after each session

What we will offer you:
A dedicated Coordinator who will support you with all elements of your volunteering with us
A purpose-built house and grounds, full of incredible resources to inspire you
Initial and ongoing training which will help you to learn about and develop your understanding of children, young people and the importance of family connections, as well as the care system
Regular, scheduled opportunities for checking in and reflection
Team Building Days, designed to help you to get to know your fellow volunteers and have fun
Our commitment to working with you to ensure the environment is accessible and suitable for you, considering any additional support needs you may have
We will get to know you, value you and care about you as an individual

Experience required

No previous experience is necessary to volunteer in this role. Previous experience working with children and young people will be helpful, as will an understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection, but these are not essential. This role will require you to become a member of the PVG Scheme and all volunteers must be 18+.

We are keen that our volunteers represent the breadth of society and would be especially delighted to have care experienced individuals as part of our team.

Travel details

Coorie House is situated in the grounds of Rossie Young People’s Trust, Montrose, DD10 9TW. All travel expenses will be reimbursed as per our Expenses Policy. If travelling to the project may act as an obstacle to your volunteering, please let us know and we can explore possible solutions.

I want to volunteer

Report this opportunity

Support

Taster

Training and support will be provided throughout volunteer placement

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Availability

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

Morning

Afternoon

Evening

Frequency & commitment

We anticipate that volunteers will need to be able to commit to a minimum of 5 hours a month. The project will see you matched with at least 1 sibling group whose visits will be planned around your availability. It will be incredibly important for these children that, wherever possible, plans are upheld and so it is essential that you feel able and willing to commit to scheduled sessions (emergencies/sickness aside).

Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more

I want to volunteer

Report this opportunity

Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Brothers and Sisters Volunteer with Brothers and Sister Project

If you would like to save your information, first sign in or sign up for a My Volunteer Account

Your email address and phone number will only be used by the organisation/TSI you are contacting to discuss in more detail the opportunity you are enquiring about.