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  1. Volunteer
  2. Ways To Volunteer

Ways to volunteer for Home-Start

Check out the various roles Home-Starts offer so that you can support families and children in your community. There may also be other opportunities available to you, so if you have particular skills you'd like to offer us, or if you would like to learn something new, let us know, we'd love to hear from you.

Home-Start volunteers offer no judgement, just compassionate, confidential help and expert support. Starting in the home, our approach is as individual as the people we’re helping. What is the right role for you?

Got a question? The answer may be in our FAQs

Register your interest in volunteering

Digital Online Befriender

Digital Online Befriender

Supporting a family via digital communication is becoming popular due to social distancing rules. Being at the other end of the phone for a family to talk through stresses and concerns they may have is vital now, more than ever. Read more

Published: 29th October, 2020

Updated: 10th December, 2020

Author: Mollie Footitt

Help in a Home-Start office

Help in a Home-Start office

Our admin volunteers give a few hours each week to help behind the scenes at their local Home-Starts. The role and tasks will vary depending on the office at which you are based. Read more

Published: 4th October, 2019

Updated: 13th November, 2020

Author: Matt Hann

Fundraising volunteering

Fundraising volunteering

Every year we have to turn away thousands of parents and children from our services because we don’t have the funds to help them all. There are many ways you can fundraise for your local Home-Start or for Home-Start UK. Read more

Published: 4th October, 2019

Updated: 13th November, 2020

Author: Matt Hann

Become a trustee

Become a trustee

We have around 1,000 trustees based in every local Home-Start across the UK. It is a fantastic opportunity to support your local community whilst also developing your skillset in the workplace. Read more

Published: 4th October, 2019

Updated: 22nd February, 2022

Author: Matt Hann

Family group volunteering

Family group volunteering

We have some really fun and exciting volunteer roles supporting families and children in group settings. It’s a fantastic opportunity for you to meet new friends, learn new skills, have fun and make a difference supporting your community. Read more

Published: 4th October, 2019

Updated: 13th November, 2020

Author: Matt Hann

Be a home-visitor

Be a home-visitor

With knowledge and experience as a mum, dad, grandparent or carer, a Home-Start home-visitor could be the vital support a family needs and make a big difference to their lives. Read more

Published: 4th October, 2019

Updated: 13th November, 2020

Author: Matt Hann

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    Activity ideas for children

    Coming up with activity ideas to keep pre-school children happy and occupied can be hard. Here are some suggestions. #HomeStartTipsForParents

  • Network Engagement Officer

    Network Engagement Officer

    Do you have brilliant people skills with the ability to build relationships, plan projects and proactively look for ways to promote our work? We are looking for three Network Engagement Officers to join our team and support around local Home-Starts in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Southern England/Wales.

  • Administrator

    Administrator

    We have an exciting opportunity for an Office Administrator to join our growing administrative team. Your role will provide flexible support across the organisation. You will need to uphold a positive and friendly image by acting as the first line of contact for the organisation in person, online and via telephone.

  • HR Officer - Recruitment

    HR Officer - Recruitment

    We are currently looking for an HR Officer to support our existing HR team. You will act as the main contact between Human Resources and hiring managers ensuring appropriate candidates are sourced, hired, and inducted to meet the organisation’s needs, whilst providing the highest levels of customer service to candidates.

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  • Find your Home-Start

    Find your Home-Start

    Find your nearest Home-Start using our online map.

  • About us

    About us

    Home-Start is a local community network of trained volunteers and expert support helping families with young children through their challenging times. We are there for parents when they need us the most because childhood can’t wait.

  • Work for Home-Start UK

    Work for Home-Start UK

    The people at Home-Start are its most important resource. Home-Start UK has been accredited with Investors in People since March 2005, which recognises the commitment we give to developing our staff. Please find below current vacancies within Home-Start UK.

  • Find a Home-Start in Scotland

    Find a Home-Start in Scotland

    Find your nearest Home-Start in Scotland

  • Find a Home-Start in Northern Ireland

    Find a Home-Start in Northern Ireland

    Find your nearest Home-Start in Northern Ireland

  • Make a referral

    Make a referral

    We receive referrals from health visitors, GPs, social care and child care practitioners as well as those involved in mental health services, education, early years and probation.

  • Find a Home-Start in Wales

    Find a Home-Start in Wales

    Find your nearest Home-Start in Wales

  • Find support for your family

    Find support for your family

    Family pressures can sometimes be difficult to manage without emotional support and guidance around you. Find out how you can get the support you need.

  • Ways to volunteer - home visiting

    Help parents and their children by visiting them for a couple of hours a week in their own homes.

  • Home-visiting

    Home-visiting

    Starting in the home, our approach is as individual as the people we’re helping. No judgement, just compassionate, confidential help and expert support.

Because childhood can't wait

Because childhood can't wait

The earliest years make the biggest difference. Home-Start makes sure those years count, so no child's future is limited.

Donate here to support Home-Start UK’s work around the country. To support a local Home-Start, you can find their details here. Read more

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