Family Home-Visiting Volunteer

LF3081
  • Voluntary
  • Leeds
  • VOLUNTEER

Family Home-Visiting Volunteer Role Description

Home-Start Leeds is a voluntary organisation founded in 1987 which offer regular support  and practical help to families in their own homes to help prevent family crisis or breakdown. 

Role

We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated people to join our Leeds Volunteering Team to:

  • Offer guidance and both practical and emotional support to a family with a child/ren under 7 years of age or expecting a baby
  • Help parents to give their children the best start in life that they can, and help the family to become more confident, resilient and independent
  • To visit families in their own homes, where the dignity and identity of each individual can be respected and protected
  • Reassuring families that difficulties in bringing up children are not unusual. 
  • To encourage parents’ strengths and emotional well-being for the ultimate benefit of their own family. 
  • To encourage families to widen their network of relationships and to use effectively the support and services available in the community. 

Time Commitment 

  • Visiting a family for approximately 2-4 hours per week according to the family’s needs and Volunteer’s availability. 

Experience and Qualifications

  • No qualifications needed, however, understanding the pressures which raising a family can bring, especially to someone in difficult circumstances, is necessary
  • A warm and open personality with the ability to listen and communicate well.
  • A non-judgmental approach towards people who may view things differently and who may be from different cultures, religion, gender, or sexual preferences.
  • Be reliable, able to respect confidentiality, and able to commit to weekly visits

Process of Becoming a Volunteer

  • Initial Chat – If you would like to know more please contact us on office@home-startleeds.co.uk to arrange a telephone call with one of our team.
  • Volunteer Questionnaire – If you feel ready now, or after a chat, please complete the Volunteer Form on our website https://www.home-startleeds.co.uk/volunteer/ and return by email to office@home-startleeds.co.uk.

References and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

References will be sought for all those wishing to be a Volunteer before training commences.

Home-Start Leeds has a legal requirement to ensure that Safeguarding is at the heart of all we do. All prospective Volunteers undergo a DBS Check before they can attend our Preparation Training Course.

Training

Before you can start to Volunteer we require that you attend our 5-week (1 day per week) ‘Preparation Course‘ that Will give you an understanding of the role. Once you have completed the course we will match you with a family.


This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.

 

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