We welcomed five new volunteers to our fantastic volunteer team this week
The volunteers took part in a seven week preparation course which covered all aspects of volunteering with Home-Start. We looked at the history and ethos of Home-Start, listening skills, how volunteers can help families, the importance of play for young children, the factors that make parenting difficult for families, sources of local support, safeguarding and the importance of confidentiality. The course is enjoyable and invites a lot of participation from everyone involved.
The volunteers will then choose to volunteer either in our popular and active family groups, or be matched with a family to support the family in their own home.
The next volunteer preparation course will be starting on the 9th September 2025, and we are in the process of receiving applications now.
If you are interested in volunteering with Home-Start and would like to find out more, please contact Lois on 01243 773477 or by emailing lois@home-startchichester.org.uk