Family Support Group Volunteer - Havant

Posted for Home-Start Hampshire

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Home-Start Hampshire is a charity focused on supporting families across Hampshire with children aged 0-11 years who are experiencing challenging times.

 

We are seeking volunteers to join our team in Havant to help support our weekly Family Support group on Thursdays from 09:45am -11:45am

The group, based in Sharps Copse Children's and Families Centre Havant delivers a 12 week programme for up to 12 families at a time. Offering emotional and practical support, including activities for parents to build their confidence, resilience and develop parenting skills. Children are given opportunities to socialise with others their own age through guided play.

 

You will work with an experienced member of staff and other volunteers to set out and pack away toys and activities for the children, welcome parents and make them a drink, take care of babies and children whilst their parents are present and offer friendly conversation to parents. 

 

What’s in it for you?

·       Give something back to the community and make a difference.

·       Transferable skills to enhance your C.V

·       A chance to try something new.

·       Improve your confidence and self-esteem.

·       Be part of a friendly team, meet new people.

 

What we will do for you:

·       Free training.

·       Help to make you feel supported and valued.

·       Opportunities to socialise with other volunteers.

·       Paid travel expenses.

Skills

Do you:

·       Have parenting or other relevant lived experience.

·       Have a positive, non-judgmental attitude to working with people from diverse backgrounds.

·       Demonstrate a sensitive and caring attitude towards others.

·       Have good communication skills including an ability to listen.

·       Have a warm and open personality and a sense of humour.

·       Be able to support the group weekly or fortnightly.

·       Complete the Home-Start preparation-training course (via eLearning and one face to face session)

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Location

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