Supporting Families

To help give children the best possible start in life, Home-Start supports parents as they grow in confidence, strengthen their relationship with their children and widen their links with the local community. Home-Start offers support, friendship and practical help to parents with young children in the local community.

Whilst visiting families at home is the traditional Home-Start approach, due to COVID-19, our Volunteers will be asked to support a family through weekly telephone/video calls.

Volunteers offer a realistic, flexible response and a caring attitude rather than a clearly defined method of working.

By sharing their time and friendship volunteers offer families opportunities to develop new relationships, fresh ideas, and enhanced skills and capabilities. Families can gain the confidence to take advantage of other resources in the community.

The work of the volunteer requires a high level of commitment and reliability and will be regularly supported by Home-Start Cymru.
We ask that volunteers be a parent or have parenting experience and are aged 18+

Time commitment: A suggested time commitment is a 3 – 4  hours per week, negotiable with the organisation.
Expenses reimbursed: Reasonable travel expenses are reimbursed.
Training provided: Full training is provided.
Selection procedures: An informal discussion, application form completion, 2 references and a disclosure and barring check (cost met by organisation).
If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact us using the form below.