Volunteers sought for Children's Hearing Scotland in Fife

Children's Hearing Scotland is calling for new volunteers in Fife <i>(Image: Andrew Perry)</i>
Children's Hearing Scotland is calling for new volunteers in Fife (Image: Andrew Perry)
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Volunteers are being sought to help support infants, children and young people.

Children’s Hearings Scotland (CHS) is calling for new panel members to serve in Fife.

Panel members take part in children’s hearings, which are legal meetings set up because there are concerns about the wellbeing or care of an infant, child or young person.

Last year alone, there were more than 1,300 hearings in Fife.

Elliot Jackson, national convener of CHS, said: "If you want to play a significant role in supporting children, young people and their families who need help in your local community, then we want to hear from you.

"We need new Panel Members who have compassion and empathy, and who are really good at listening to the views of children and young people."

Panel members receive full training and support from CHS, including from local volunteer area support teams.

Applications are now open and will close on Monday, October 6.

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