Home visiting volunteer
Home-Start Ashford & District
Home-Start is a charity which supports families with young children.
Home-Start is a charity which supports families with young children. These families can be struggling for a number of reasons such as isolation, disability, multiple births and bereavement. Home-start’s volunteers work alongside families to give compassionate and confidential support, tailored to each family. This can include (but is not limited to) trips to the park, helping families access toddler groups, signposting to other services, help establishing routine and of course lots of PLAYING!
Advice, Information & Support,Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Counselling,Support Work
Talking To Others, Listening, Counselling, Teamwork
- Understanding the needs and aspirations of families, as well as the challenges of parenting. - Positive attitude towards working with diverse individuals - Sensitive and caring attitude. - Non-judgmental attitude. - Awareness of confidentiality and ability to discern when disclosure is necessary for safeguarding. - Reliability - Effective communication skills, including active listening. - Warm and open personality, along with a sense of humour. - Ability to keep written records as requested by Home-Start.
- Rewarding work - Excellent supervision - Social events with other volunteers - Regular training opportunities - Opportunities to develop relationships and gain experience in supporting families - Reference given after your first year volunteering
Initial Preparation Course (5-7 days, during school hours eg 10am-2pm) 2-3 hours per week to visit one family Commitment of at least 1 year Regular support and supervision (phone call, 1-2-1 and group supervision)
TN25 4BF
Office 32 The Cobalt Building Lower Pemberton Kennington Ashford Kent TN25 4BF Volunteers are matched with families in Ashford and surrounding villages (Covering postcodes TN23, TN24, TN25, TN26, TN27 and TN30)
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