Home Visit Volunteers – Home Start Teesside

Redcar And Cleveland Voluntary Development Agency; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in the Tees Valley is seeking Home Visit Volunteers to provide companionship and practical support to families in need. Volunteers will offer 2 to 3 hours weekly, assisting parents with emotional and practical challenges. No special qualifications are required, making this a welcoming opportunity for anyone with a caring disposition. This role promises personal fulfillment through meaningful engagements and impacts on young children and families.

Benefits

Free ongoing training and peer support

Recognition through awards and events

Opportunities for skill enhancement and experience

Fulfillment from helping others

Qualifications

• No special qualifications are necessary to become a Home-Start volunteer.
• Volunteers are usually parents or grandparents with an interest in, and experience of, young children and family life.

Responsibilities

• Offer a warm chat and practical hand for 2 to 3 hours a week.
• Provide companionship to parents, encouraging and listening without judgment.

Job description

Home-Start Teesside offers befriending support along with practical and emotional advice in the homes of families who are having difficulties managing parenting for a variety of different reasons.

Role Description

Home Start Teesside are looking for Home Visit Volunteers to offer a warm chat and a practical hand for 2 to 3 hours a week.

Some parents simply need someone by their side — someone who listens, encourages and doesn’t judge.

No special qualifications are necessary to become a Home-Start volunteer, but volunteers are usually parents or grandparents with an interest in, and experience of, young children and family life.

They welcome volunteers from all sections of the community.

Purpose of the Role

Just 2–3 hours a week, a warm chat and a practical hand can make a world of difference.

Whether it’s a mum with twins, a dad feeling isolated, or a family new to the country, your presence can bring real hope; You could be the steady support that helps them through.

• Impact: Make a real difference in young children’s and families’ lives.
• Training: Receive free ongoing training and peer support.
• Recognition: Appreciation for your contributions through various means such as awards, events, and acknowledgment.
• Development: Enhance skills and gain valuable experience.
• Fulfilment: Experience the satisfaction of helping others.