Volunteering with Home-Start Teesside gives you the opportunity to support local families while developing your own skills and confidence. Volunteers work with parents who have at least one child under the age of five, offering regular, friendly, and confidential support through home visits.
Many volunteers are parents themselves, but you don’t need to have all the answers. Home-Start provides comprehensive training and ongoing support, so you’ll feel prepared for the role and have guidance whenever you need it.
Volunteering can help you build confidence, develop communication and listening skills, and gain experience that can be valuable if you’re returning to work or looking to build a career in health, social care, education, or community services. You’ll also become part of a supportive team and have the chance to meet people who share a commitment to helping others.
Most importantly, you’ll know that your time is making a practical difference to families in your local community. By being a consistent source of support, you can help parents feel less isolated, more confident, and better connected to the people and services around them. Helping to give children the best start in life.
Visit our website to learn more: https://homestart-teesside.org.uk/volunteer/