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Form of workFamily Support VolunteersHome-Start Birmingham- supporting families across the city
Our volunteers visit local families each week in their own homes, offering a mix of emotional and practical support to families who are experiencing a range of difficulties.
We provide full training to our volunteers before they are matched to their first family.
No skills are required, (although parenting experience is advantageous). We are just looking for local people who are non-judgmental, and willing to be a listening ear, a shoulder to cry on and a practical pair of hands. By volunteering with us, you will be happy to give more children across Birmingham a childhood they deserve.
Thank you for wanting to find out more about our volunteering opportunities.
Could you give the Gift of Time this year? And help change local childrens’ lives. For over 30 years, Home-Start volunteers have been changing the lives of families living in communities across Birmingham.
Life can be difficult for so many reasons; poverty, poor mental health, illness and isolation can all affect a parent’s ability to cope. And this is where Home-Start’s home-visiting volunteers step in.
Visiting a family, weekly in their own homes, our trained volunteers offer a mixture of practical and emotional support.
More than anything, our volunteers are there as a regular, friendly face, an extra pair of hands, a shoulder to cry on and a listening ear.
Could this be you?
Then take a look at our quick guide to becoming a Home-Start volunteer
A quick guide to becoming a Home-Start visiting volunteer
- Parenting or care-giving experience is advantageous but not compulsory
- As a Home-Start volunteer you will support a family by visiting them at home for around two to three hours once a week
- You should be able to commit at least one year of your time to Home-Start
- You should have a non-judgmental attitude and understand about the pressures of bringing up a family
- You will have to attend our free Volunteer Preparation Course with other new volunteers before meeting your first family
- Expenses are paid during training and while you support a family
- You must understand that your support for families is completely confidential
- You will have to undergo a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check
- You will meet regularly with, and be supported by, a Home-Start Co-ordinator during the time you are visiting families
All Six of our Birmingham Home-Starts offer home-visiting volunteer opportunities, however some of our Home-Starts also run a range of groups and projects to support families outside of the home, and have volunteer opportunities at these too.
To find out more about volunteering for us, please visit www.homestartbirmingham.co.uk/Volunteer
Job Type: Volunteer
Pay: £1.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
