Volunteer with children and families
Every week, volunteers across Scotland help children, young people and families overcome challenges, build confidence and discover new opportunities. Whether you're supporting a young person leaving care, helping at children's activities or offering practical support to a family, you'll make a real difference.
Our volunteers are ordinary people doing extraordinary things. We provide training, guidance and ongoing support so you can volunteer with confidence and enjoy seeing the impact you make.
Ways you can get involved
Whatever your experience, availability or interests, there's a volunteering opportunity where you can make a lasting impact.
Mentoring
Support a young person in care
Provide guidance, encouragement and a trusted relationship that helps a young person build confidence and prepare for the future.
Befriending
Young refugees & perinatal parents
Offer friendship, companionship and emotional support to people experiencing challenging transitions in their lives.
Children's Activities
Help run play & learning sessions
Support fun, structured sessions that help children learn new skills, make friends and build confidence.
Adventure Buddy
Disability services
Help children with additional support needs enjoy outdoor adventures, activities and experiences they may otherwise miss.
Sports Mentor
Holiday programmes
Encourage children and young people to stay active while building teamwork, resilience and confidence through sport.
English Practice
Young asylum seekers
Support young people to improve their spoken English, helping them feel more confident in everyday life and education.
Youth Club Support
Community spaces
Help create welcoming, safe environments where young people can socialise, learn new skills and have fun.
Family Support
Reducing isolation
Provide practical and emotional support to families, helping reduce loneliness and improve wellbeing during difficult times.
Ready to make a difference?
Whether you can give a few hours a month or make a longer-term commitment, we'd love to help you find the volunteering opportunity that's right for you.
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