You could have exactly the skills needed to make a difference to a family living locally.
As a parent you’ll know just how tough it can sometimes be. Did you often long to have someone to confide in or just have a chat with?
Home-Start’s families come in all shapes and sizes and from all different backgrounds. Some may be feeling isolated, they may be new to the area without the support of family and friends, or they may be parenting alone. Others may be struggling with difficult relationships, have an illness or a disability, or have several pre-school children.
All have one thing in common, the need for someone to listen and be there just for them.
Home-Start volunteers also come in all shapes and sizes and from all different backgrounds. We need people with a whole host of different experiences to provide our special kind of support to families.
If you or anyone else you know, think you can spare a few hours a week to become a friend to someone in their own home, we would love to hear from you.
All out of pocket expenses are reimbursed and volunteers and their own families are welcome to join in any of our social activities and events. Home-Start values its volunteers highly and provides full support and training.
Volunteer preparation courses are run regularly and are free. The course usually takes place at our offices in Blackburn, one day per week for 8 weeks. Both day time and evening courses may be available.
If you’re ready to offer your time and kindness to support a local family, we’d love to hear from you.
Click the link below to download your volunteer application form:
Download the Volunteer Application Form
Once you’ve filled in the form, please return it to us by email or give us a call if you have any questions.
📧 Email: volunteer@home-startblackburn.org
📞 Phone: 01254 123456
After we receive your application, we’ll invite you for a relaxed, informal interview. This is just a chance to get to know each other and talk about what volunteering with Home-Start involves.
If you decide to go ahead, we’ll offer you a place on one of our free Volunteer Preparation Courses, held regularly at our Blackburn office—one day per week over 8 weeks. Daytime and evening options may be available.
After your training and background checks are complete, you’ll be matched with a family and start making a real difference in their lives.
Please click here to read some of our commonly asked questions.
