Home-Start Volunteer
Posted for Home-Start, Daventry/S Northants
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Volunteers give emotional and practical help to parents experiencing difficulties. By visiting families in their own homes and offering friendship and support. All families have at least one child under five.
Opportunities exist to work with families across South Northamptonshire and Daventry. This opportunity will require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check.
Skills
Must have parenting experience
Must be a good listener, able to respect the need for confidentiality.
Available 2 - 3 hours a week to support a family.
Be willing to complete a 10 week course of preparation.
Interests
- Black and Minority Ethnic Communities
- Children
- Families and Parenting
- Health and Social Care
- No specific interest
- Womens Issues
- Young People
Activities
- Advice and Information
- General Helping
- Supporting People and Befriending
Details
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Age restrictions
18+ - DBS check required
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
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Training provided
10 week course of preparation. - Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When do I need to be available?
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