You must be a parent or have carer experience. Good communication skills; friendly and empathetic.
Volunteers will be supported by a volunteer co-ordinator and will have regular support and supervision, as well as ongoing training.
Home-Start Wigtownshire is a voluntary organisation in which volunteers offer regular support, friendship and practical help to families with young children who are facing personal challenges, helping to prevent family crisis or breakdown.
Home-Start Wigtownshire volunteers support families in the following ways:
Home Visiting ; Family Group ; Telephone Befriender
Offering support, friendship and practical help. This might include help with budgeting, meal planning, attending appointments, accessing services etc.
Visiting families in their own homes, or by helping out at our weekly family groups, or providing remote support via a telephone/video call where the dignity and identity of each individual can be respected and protected through non-judgemental, compassionate and confidential support.
Reassuring families that difficulties in bringing up children are not unusual.
Emphasising the positive aspects of family life and positive parenting.
Developing a relationship with the family in which time can be shared and an understanding developed.
Encouraging parents’ strengths and emotional well being for the ultimate benefit of their own children.
Encouraging families to widen their network of relationships and to use effectively the support and services available in the community.
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