Anonymous B

As a volunteer you enter someone’s home, normally once per week for a couple of hours, and provide support in a number of different ways. This may be helping with practical tasks such as hanging out the laundry or taking the child(ren) to nursery or for just being...

Anonymous A

One of the main advantages of being a volunteer is that it enables you to give back to the community. The skills I learnt in my past work can still be put into practice. It is important to me to help others through difficult times or in a time of need. Volunteering...

Ex-supported mum and current volunteer

I used to get a home start volunteer so I know what it is like to get help when you need it. When you think there is nobody else there to listen and be a support. As a volunteer I like that I can help other families because I’ve been there. I listen to mums keep an...