By volunteering just a few hours each week you can transform the lives of young children and their parents in your community.

What You'll Do: 

As a Home-Start volunteer you will support a family by visiting them at home for around two to three hours once a week.

 

No special qualifications are necessary to become a Home-Start volunteer, we welcome volunteers from all sections of the community.

Talking and listening can empower families to overcome their difficult situations. Volunteers are offered on-going training and support activities including specialist speakers and visits to family support services, as well as informal social gatherings.

Why You'll Love It: 
You'll have an interest in, and experience of, young children and family life, this is an opportunity to empower families to overcome their difficult situations.
What You'll Learn: 
You will have to attend our free Volunteer Preparation Course with other new volunteers before meeting your first family. Ongoing training and support provided.
Summary
Volunteering
Families
Young People
Middlesbrough
Redcar and Cleveland
Stockton
52 Weeks Minimum
0 Hours / Week
Skills you will develop: 
Active listening
Empathy
Motivating Others
Requirements: 
DBS check
Over 18
Training

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