Volunteer - Family Support
6 months ago
Home-Start Wakefield & District are a charity that support families with children from pre-birth up to 12 years old.
Are you a parent or grandparent, or do you have childcare experience?
Could you spare around 2 hours a week?
Our volunteers complete a preparation course after which they will visit families in their home offering valuable emotional and practical support.
What are the benefits for you?
- bespoke training course, to prepare you for the role
- all out of pocket travel expenses paid
- access to ongoing training opportunities
- chance to help others in times of stress
- enhance your well-being
- boost your confidence and skills
- improve career prospects
- enhance your CV
- valuable experience for working in this sector
- references given ( after 6 month with service)
If this sounds like something you would be interested in, or you would like more information on please get in touch 01924 251205
**Job Type**: Volunteer
**Salary**: £0.01 per hour
**Benefits**:
- Company events
- Flexitime
Schedule:
- Flexitime
Work Location: In person
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