Children's Services volunteers help Barnardo's to deliver essential services in local communities, providing support to over 300,000 children, young people and their families. This role provides a great opportunity to make a real difference. Main tasks include: -Planning and organising group activities, which take into consideration age, abilities and interests of members -Setting up group activities in advance and clearing away afterwards. This might include preparing refreshments/snacks, organising the layout of the room -Preparing resources and tidying the room after the group -Assisting children and young people to improve their self-confidence, develop social skills and build positive relationships -Role modelling positive behaviour and interactions during sessions -Collating and evaluating feedback from children, young people and parents

Barnardo’s Befrienders volunteer with young people a 1:1 basis, offering practical assistance and emotional support to build their self-confidence, coping mechanisms and positive relationships. The support could be focused on a particular need, such as confidence building, or it could be more focused around supporting the young person to access local community groups. They are looking for volunteers with a passion for making a difference in young people’s lives, with a friendly and approachable attitude and an ability to engage young people, empowering them to take steps towards improving their situation and achieving their goals. There are roles across Fife, and full training and support is provided.