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Family Support Volunteer

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Rainbow Trust Children's Charity

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Location:
United Kingdom , Blackpool

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Salary:

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Job Description:

As a Family Support Volunteer, you will provide additional support to the families we work with by either volunteering alongside our Family Support Workers, or supporting families independently. Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed.

Job Responsibility:

  • Social support for siblings e.g. supporting interests, craft and play activities or helping with homework
  • Accompanying the family on days out or sibling trips during the school holidays
  • Accompanying the family to hospital appointments
  • Practical support in the family home such as housework, shopping or gardening

Requirements:

  • An excellent communicator who can build relationships with children and young people
  • Experience of interacting with people from a wide variety of backgrounds
  • Experience of interacting with children and young people
  • Confidence in working with children and young people with complex health needs
  • An ability to empathise with families in stressful circumstances
  • Non-judgemental, warm, friendly and with a sense of humour
  • A commitment to following our policies regarding safeguarding, professional boundaries and confidentiality
  • A full driving licence and use of your own transport may be required in some locations
  • All ages from 18 onwards are welcome
  • Able to volunteer for one session per week, Monday –Friday, during the day
  • Available to volunteer for the next 12 months
What we offer:
  • We will reimburse reasonable out-of-pocket travel expenses
  • Professional training and opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge
  • The enjoyment of becoming part of our friendly and welcoming team, knowing you are making a valuable contribution to the lives of the families we support
  • A calendar of social events for volunteers, including Christmas events and celebrations for Volunteers’ Week

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 11, 2025

Expiration:
January 30, 2026

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