Do you have what it takes to be a Home-Start volunteer? Are you keen to help families in your community?

Our next volunteer’s preparation course starts Thursday, February 24th in Wroughton, one day a week for 7 weeks. Once trained we ask you to commit to 3 hours or so a week for up to 6 months visiting a family in their home. You can take breaks and we pay travel expenses. There is some paperwork involved for our records. Our friendly staff supports you and your family along this journey of change. So join us and #makeadifference by being a Home-Start #volunteer and helping families out from #BehindThe Mask. Visit our website downloads section or email hskadmin@homestartkennet.co.uk for an application form

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What it takes to be a Home-Start Volunteer

You are a parent or have relevant life experience
You understand the pressures of family life
You are friendly, empathetic and non-judgmental – with great listening skills
You have time to support a family by visiting them weekly in their home, for 2-3 hours
You understand that your support for families is completely confidential
You are willing to complete our free Volunteer Preparation Course, before meeting your first family
You enjoy ongoing support and training and will regularly meet with one of our Family Support Organisers, throughout your time visiting a family
You will commit to volunteering for at least one year with Home-Start Kennet
You will undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check

All volunteers undertake training before being matched with a family. Volunteers will learn about health and wellbeing, child development, safeguarding, community projects and the key areas of our service.

All volunteers complete up to 30 hours of training and will enjoy

Lots of support both during the course and afterwards, when they are supporting families, from a designated Family Support Organiser.
Ongoing, developmental training
Becoming part of our wonderful volunteer team! Volunteers meet throughout the year at Peer Groups and different social events.

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