Home-Start Shepway Volunteer
Home-Start Shepway
We need volunteers who can make home visits to support the local families we work with.
For 30 years, Home-Start Shepway volunteers have been at the heart of the community, offering emotional and practical support to families, because childhood can’t wait. Our volunteers provide non-judgmental support, helping families make positive changes, access specialist services, and receive consistent support. We offer training and continuous support to our volunteers to help deliver our vital work. Volunteering opportunities: - Making home visits to families - Join the Board of Trustees - Help with fundraising - Offer your specialist skills e.g. IT, marketing, social media
Advice, Information & Support,Art & Design,Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Caring,Community Work,Fundraising,Youth Work,Support Work,Outdoors,Recreation,Education
Basic IT skills - internet & email, Art & Craft, Creative & Design, Listening, Organising & Planning, Teamwork, Talking To Others
As a Home-Start volunteer, you will visit a family at home or support over the phone around two hours a week. During visits you’ll be helping the family to improve their parenting and life skills, and supporting them to prepare for future life challenges. You will also help to develop children's early learning through play, reading, games and fun activities. In addition to home visiting, there are opportunities to work in a group setting such as: - Parent and toddler groups - Specialist groups for domestic abuse support We always welcome candidates interested in joining our Board of Trustees, offering fundraising support, or providing specialist skills like IT, marketing, social media, photography, etc.
“My favourite part of working with Home-Start is the shared experience of parenting, supporting families through the highs and lows and celebrating in a child’s/family’s success with them. “ Kat, Home-Start Shepway Volunteer
We ask for a minimum of 1hr per week
CT20 2QY
Charity no. 1109478 Office 1-4, 4th Floor Civic Centre, Castle Hill Avenue, Folkestone, CT20 2QY
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