When a parent decides to leave the armed forces, it means big changes for their children too.
It can mean feeling lost and alone in a new place, powerless in the face of change or anxious about what lies ahead.
We need Adult Facilitators to work with young people involved in Ruby Boots.
You don’t need a military background or any specialist knowledge or skills – we provide lots of training and support!
Why not consider giving some of your time for a truly rewarding experience supporting young people to make the change from military to civilian life a little easier?
Simply fill in your details below and a member of our Ruby Boots Team will get in touch to find out a little more about you and to talk you through the process.
Katy is our Ruby Boots Coordinator, who talks about how Forces Children Scotland has turned an idea generated by young people into a new service, why it is needed and how it will support young people who have parents leaving the armed forces in Fife.
Please scroll down to find out more about our six steps to become an Adult Facilitator.
Want to know more? Download our Adult Facilitator Person Descriptor.
Adult Facilitator Descriptor
Step 1: Referral
It all starts with completing the referral form below to let us know that you’re interested in getting involved in Ruby Boots.
Step Two: A Quick Chat
Chat with Katy to learn more about the process and how we will support you to get involved.
Step Three: PVG check and training
We’ll run a PVG check and provide three sessions of online training, followed by voluntary ongoing training once a month afterwards, delivered by our Learning and Development Officer.
Step Four: Matching
We will then get you matched with children and young people and get an initial meeting organised.
Step Five: Weekly Meetings
You will then have weekly meetings where you can meet and do whatever works for everyone involved.
Step Six: Quick Review
After six months, we’ll get together to review how things have gone for you.
Simply fill in your details below and a member of our Ruby Boots Team will get in touch to find out a little more about you and to talk you through the process.