Family Support Volunteer Opportunity

5 days ago


Basildon, Essex, United Kingdom Volunteer Centre Harlow Full time

Volunteer Centre Harlow is seeking Family Support Volunteers to provide essential support to local families. In this vital role, you will visit families in their homes, offering guidance and encouragement to help them navigate life's challenges.

You will be required to commit to weekly visits of 2-3 hours for a period of six months, traveling to and from the family's home or designated meeting point. Following each visit, you will need to document your interactions with the family.

To succeed in this position, you must possess experience of working with families or children, whether as a parent or carer, or through professional experience. Our comprehensive training program will equip you with the necessary skills to make a meaningful impact on the families you work with.

Essential Duties
  1. Visit families in their homes once a week for 6 months.
  2. Offer guidance and support to help families overcome challenges.
  3. Document each visit to track progress and identify areas for improvement.
Qualifications
  • Experience of working with families or children.
  • Commitment to regular visits for 6 months.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

The salary for this role is £14.40 per hour, reflecting the critical nature of this work in enhancing the well-being of local families. As a volunteer with us, you will also gain valuable experience and skills while contributing to your community's development.



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