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Read Easy provides free, confidential, one to one reading coaching for adults who struggle with reading, through a network of volunteer groups.
The Coordinator is the first point of contact for those who want to learn to read. They are vital in matching our Reader and Coach pairs and supporting them as they make progress.
Role of a Coordinator:
● Help interview new Coaches when recruited and shortlisted by the Volunteer Recruiter
● Enrol and assess new Readers, using the simple resources provided
● Match Readers with Coaches, make introductions, and help them organise their reading sessions (which will take place in an approved venue or online)
● Visit your reading pairs to provide encouragement, presenting certificates on occasion
● Work collaboratively with any other Coordinators in the group.
● Contribute to Coach meetings where volunteers discuss their experiences and receive further support. (Run by the Management Team typically every 8 weeks)
● Attend Management Team meetings when invited, typically every 6-8 weeks either in person or remotely
● Record progress of your reading pairs using resources provided, sharing these with the Management Team to keep them fully informed and submit expenses for payment regularly
Skills needed:
● A passion for supporting others achieve either their reading or coaching goals
● A willingness to become familiar with the methods of the phonics based Turning Pages coaching manuals, so that you can confidently guide others
● Good communication and people skills, with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality
● Strong organisational, time management and record keeping skills
● Self-awareness, personal responsibility and a professional approach
● Reasonable confidence in using IT (accessing documents, completing electronic forms and records, email, Teams/Zoom meetings)
● The ability to use initiative and willingness to work independently and as part of a team
● A willingness to abide by Read Easy policies and procedures;
● An open attitude that encourages two-way communication and willingness to ask for support from the Management Team
● A non-judgemental attitude and respect for others, with a commitment to equality and diversity, so that you can make everyone feel valued and included
● Energy and enthusiasm with an average of 2-3 hours a week to commit to the role
Ideally you will be based in the Keynsham area. The role can be done mainly from home but there will be occasional travel to meet Coaches and Readers. This role is very flexible and can fit around other commitments.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Across the UK, our volunteer groups play a vital part in supporting people affected by MS, bringing people together and connecting our local MS communities.
As a Group Coordinator, you’ll take the lead in making sure your local group reaches out to people affected by MS. The role is varied, and will enable you to further develop your leadership, management, communication, organisation and motivation skills.
What you’ll be doing:
Co-ordinating your group
• Leading other Coordinating Team volunteers to organise activities
• Working with the Finance Volunteer and the Coordinating Team to agree, approve and monitor the group’s budget
• Creating strong links with local MS Services andother MS Society groups, as well as local voluntary and community sector partners
• Working with staff and volunteers to develop and monitor services or activities that meet the needs of the MS community
• Ensuring group compliance with MS Society policies and practices
• Leading the group to welcome all of the MS community Recruiting and supporting volunteers
• Identifying group recruitment needs and advertising vacancies
• Shortlisting and interviewing applicants
• Welcoming new volunteers and introducing them to the group.
• Coordinating the ongoing support of group volunteers
• Responding to any concerns with volunteers at the earliest opportunity and liaising with staff
What you get in return:
• You’ll be part of our amazing volunteer network
• You’ll develop new skills, which can improve your CV and employability
• You'll be making a real difference to people's lives
• You’ll get a say in influencing our work
• You’ll have an induction to your role and support from your Volunteer Manager
• You’ll gain access to Learning and Development opportunities
• You’ll be reimbursed for any related expenses while carrying out your role
When you join us as a volunteer, you’ll be part of a community of passionate people coming together to improve people’s lives and work towards our vision for a world free from the effects of MS.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Across the UK, our volunteer groups play a vital part in supporting people affected by MS, bringing people together and connecting our local MS communities.
As a Group Coordinator, you’ll take the lead in making sure your local group reaches out to people affected by MS.
The role is varied, and will enable you to further develop your leadership, management, communication, organisation and motivation skills.
We're open to role sharing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Across the UK, our volunteer groups play a vital part in supporting people affected by MS, bringing people together and connecting our local MS communities.
As a Group Coordinator, you’ll take the lead in making sure your local group reaches out to people affected by MS.
The role is varied, and will enable you to further develop your leadership, management, communication, organisation and motivation skills.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Across the UK, our volunteer groups play a vital part in supporting people affected by MS, bringing people together and connecting our local MS communities.
As a Group Coordinator, you’ll take the lead in making sure your local group reaches out to people affected by MS. The role is varied, and will enable you to further develop your leadership, management, communication, organisation and motivation skills.
What you’ll be doing:
Co-ordinating your group
• Leading other Coordinating Team volunteers to organise activities
• Working with the Finance Volunteer and the Coordinating Team to agree, approve and monitor the group’s budget
• Creating strong links with local MS Services andother MS Society groups, as well as local voluntary and community sector partners
• Working with staff and volunteers to develop and monitor services or activities that meet the needs of the MS community
• Ensuring group compliance with MS Society policies and practices
• Leading the group to welcome all of the MS community Recruiting and supporting volunteers
• Identifying group recruitment needs and advertising vacancies
• Shortlisting and interviewing applicants
• Welcoming new volunteers and introducing them to the group.
• Coordinating the ongoing support of group volunteers
• Responding to any concerns with volunteers at the earliest opportunity and liaising with staff
What you get in return:
• You’ll be part of our amazing volunteer network
• You’ll develop new skills, which can improve your CV and employability
• You'll be making a real difference to people's lives
• You’ll get a say in influencing our work
• You’ll have an induction to your role and support from your Volunteer Manager
• You’ll gain access to Learning and Development opportunities
• You’ll be reimbursed for any related expenses while carrying out your role
When you join us as a volunteer, you’ll be part of a community of passionate people coming together to improve people’s lives and work towards our vision for a world free from the effects of MS.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Across the UK, our volunteer groups play a vital part in supporting people affected by MS, bringing people together and connecting our local MS communities.
As a Group Coordinator, you’ll take the lead in making sure your local group reaches out to people affected by MS.
The role is varied, and will enable you to further develop your leadership, management, communication, organisation and motivation skills.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Read Easy provides free, confidential, one to-one reading coaching for adults who struggle with reading, through a network of volunteer groups. Read Easy groups are changing the lives of individual adults across the country by providing them with the support they need to learn to read, and in turn opening doors for them to all sorts of new opportunities in life. You can read about the difference Read Easy makes here on our website.
Outline of the Coordinator role
The Coordinator is the first point of contact for those who want to learn to read. Using a simple assessment, the Coordinator will explain to a potential new ‘Reader’ how Read Easy may be able to help them. The Coordinator pairs up new Coaches with those who want to learn to read and provides ongoing support to these reading pairs. They visit reading sessions occasionally and maintain support through regular calls with both Reader and Coach to check all is going well, calling on the group’s Literacy Specialist to respond to any literacy related difficulties a pair may be having. Being a Read Easy Coordinator is very flexible. You decide how much time you have to offer, and this will determine the number of reading pairs you look after. The role provides lots of variety, is home-based and can work well around other commitments.
How we will support you
You will be provided with the Coordinator Handbook, training, induction, policies, resources and guidance specifically needed for this role, including access to support from a Read Easy UK Regional Adviser. In addition, the Coordinator Supporter will meet with you regularly to provide support and find out how your Reading Pairs are getting on. You will be invited to Read Easy UK’s volunteer forums and National Conference which gives volunteers an opportunity for networking with those from other groups.
What you will be doing:
● Help interview new Coaches when recruited and shortlisted by the Volunteer Recruiter.
● Enrol and assess new Readers, using the simple resources provided.
● Match Readers with Coaches, make introductions, and help them organise their reading sessions (which will take place in an approved venue or online).
● Visit your reading pairs to provide encouragement, presenting certificates on occasion.
● Work collaboratively with any other Coordinators in the group.
● Contribute to Coach meetings where volunteers discuss their experiences and receive further support. (Run by the Management Team typically every 8 weeks.)
● Attend Management Team meetings when invited, typically every 6-8 weeks either in person or remotely.
● Record progress of your reading pairs using resources provided, sharing these with the Management Team to keep them fully informed and submit expenses for payment egularly.
The skills you will need:
● A passion for supporting others achieve either their reading or coaching goals;
● A willingness to become familiar with the methods of the phonics based Turning Pages coaching manuals, so that you can confidently guide others;
● Good communication and people skills, with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality. Strong organisational, time management and record keeping skills;
● Self-awareness, personal responsibility and a professional approach;
● Reasonable confidence in using IT(accessing documents, completing electronic forms and records, email, Teams/Zoom meetings);
● The ability to use initiative and willingness to work independently and as part of a team;
● A willingness to abide by Read Easy policies and procedures;
● An open attitude that encourages two-way communication and willingness to ask for support from the Management Team;
● A non-judgemental attitude and respect for others, with a commitment to equality and diversity, so that you can make everyone feel valued and included;
● Energy and enthusiasm with an average of 2-3 hours a week to commit to the role.
What's in it for you? You will:
● receive outstanding Reading Coach Training;
● meet and work collaboratively with new people, and
● be active and engaged, adding value to your local community.
“It’s been a life-changing experience. Last week I read a book to my grandson. I never read to my children because I couldn’t.” Peter, from Read Easy Poole Witnessing these transformations are one of your greatest rewards as Coordinator.
Interested?
If you think you can offer the time, skills and experience that we are looking for and would be interested in taking up this role, often described as ‘the best role in Read Easy’ because it is so rewarding, please contact the person who sent you this role description.
Please note: All Read Easy volunteer roles are subject Safer Recruitment procedures which include verification of identity and two references. This role also requires an Enhanced without barring DBS Check (in line with DBS Code of Practice)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Across the UK, our volunteer groups play a vital part in supporting people affected by MS, bringing people together and connecting our local MS communities.
As a Group Coordinator, you’ll take the lead in making sure your local group reaches out to people affected by MS.
The role is varied, and will enable you to further develop your leadership, management, communication, organisation and motivation skills.
We are open to role sharing offers.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR / LEAD - VOLUNTEER WANTED
BUILD THE SQUAD. CREATE THE CULTURE. POWER THE MOVEMENT.
London is moving fast.
We're moving with it.
URBAN YOUTH is a new, volunteer-powered youth work charity bringing youth work, creativity, opportunity and community into the heart of London.
We don't want to sit inside a building waiting for young people to come to us.
WE GO WHERE THEY ARE.
THE CITY IS OUR PLAYGROUND.
But we can't do it without people.
WE'RE BUILDING THE SQUAD.
And we're looking for someone who wants to help build it from the ground up.
WE WANT YOU!!!
We're looking for an energetic, organised and people-focused volunteer to take up the amazing role of Volunteer Coordinator / Lead to help us create, develop and grow our volunteering programme.
You'll play a BIG part in creating the experience people have when they first discover Urban Youth — and the culture that keeps them coming back.
From “I want to get involved” to “I'm proud to be part of this team.”
YOU'LL HELP MAKE THAT HAPPEN.
YOUR MISSION
Help us build an amazing volunteer community that is:
You'll help lead the volunteer journey from beginning to end:
WHAT WILL YOU ACTUALLY DO?
You'll help us:
Build and develop our volunteer programme from scratch
Create our volunteer recruitment journey
Help write and promote volunteer opportunities
Recruit volunteers across London
Welcome and onboard new members of the squad
Help create volunteer inductions and training
Develop a positive and inclusive volunteer culture
Keep in regular contact with volunteers
Organise volunteer meetings, catch-ups and engagement activities
Help volunteers find opportunities that match their interests and skills
Support volunteer development and progression
Listen to volunteers and gather their ideas and feedback
Help recognise and celebrate volunteer contributions
Build a strong sense of community and belonging
Keep volunteer information and records organised
Work alongside our Youth Programme, Operations and Leadership teams
Help us continuously improve the volunteer experience
And much, much more.
Because we're building this together.
THIS ROLE IS ABOUT PEOPLE.
What we really need is someone who gets people.
If people naturally gravitate towards you, we want to hear from you.
BRING YOUR...
WHY URBAN YOUTH?
Because we're building something different.
And we're building it with people.
Volunteers won't be an afterthought at Urban Youth.
THEY ARE THE HEART OF IT.
You'll have the opportunity to help create the culture, systems and community that could shape Urban Youth for years to come.
WHAT YOU'LL GET
This isn't just about what you give.
You'll become part of the founding team and have the opportunity to:
And most importantly...
YOU'LL BELONG TO THE SQUAD.
GOT A FEW HOURS?
Perfect.
We know people have:
That's why we're building flexible volunteering around real people.
We'll work with you to make it work.
THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO GET IN EARLY.
Urban Youth is at the beginning of its journey.
The volunteer programme hasn't been built yet.
YOU GET TO HELP BUILD IT.
JOIN US.
URBAN YOUTH
YOUTH WORK. ANYWHERE. FOR EVERYONE.
To empower London’s youth through agile, short-term opportunities that build skills, social capital, and confidence via a radical, volunteer led model
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Community Interaction & Behaviour Change Communication
· Visit villages, urban communities, and schools
· Interact with families, women, and children
· Understand local health practices, challenges, and needs
· Support ongoing community health programs
Hygiene Awareness Campaigns
· Conduct awareness sessions on:
o Personal hygiene (menstrual hygiene , handwashing, cleanliness)
o Sanitation practices
o Safe drinking water and hygiene habits
· Use creative methods like posters, demonstrations, and group activities
Basic Health Education
· Assist in delivering sessions on:
o Menstrual hygiene .
o Preventive healthcare
o Nutrition and balanced diet
o Common diseases and basic prevention methods
· Support local team in simplifying health messages for communities
School Health Programs
· Organize interactive sessions in schools on:
o Hygiene practices for children
o Importance of cleanliness and health
· Conduct activities such as:
o Games and quizzes
o Awareness discussions
o Health-focused storytelling
Women’s Health & Menstrual Hygiene Awareness
· Support workshops on:
o Menstrual hygiene management
o Breaking myths and stigma
o Importance of hygiene and health for women
· Assist in distributing educational materials
Research & Data Collection
· Conduct basic surveys and collect community feedback
· Observe and document hygiene practices and health awareness levels
· Assist in preparing reports and case studies
Campaign Design & Creative Outreach
· Help design:
o Awareness posters
o Educational materials
o Social media campaigns
· Participate in community awareness drives and local events
Community Interaction & Behaviour Change Communication
· Engage in conversations with community members
· Promote positive behaviour change related to hygiene and health
· Learn how communication strategies influence public health outcomes
Documentation & Storytelling
· Document field experiences through:
o Photography
o Blogs
o Video storytelling
· Share impact stories and community voices
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Volunteering Opportunity
Dementia Activity Coordinator
What You’ll Do
Bring joy and stimulation to people living with dementia by planning and running creative, engaging activities at our day care centre, that encourage connection, laughter and participation. You’ll us your skills and imagination to lead sessions centred around an activity area of your choice such as music, movement, theatre, storytelling, arts, cooking or gardening.
You will:
· Plan and deliver fun and inclusive activity sessions for day centre members living with dementia
· Adapt activities to suit individual needs and abilities
· Encourage participation and build confidence among members
· Work alongside staff to ensure sessions run safely and smoothly
Skills You’ll Use or Develop
· Creativity and the ability to engage people
· Good communication and interpersonal skills
· Patience, empathy, and understanding of dementia
· Organisation and planning skills
· Confidence leading small group activities
Time Commitment
Flexible- ideally a regular session each week between 10:30 am and 3:00 pm (Weekdays)
Location: The Mabel Churn Centre, 55b Sunny Road, Enfield, EN3 5EF
Reports to: Day Centre Manager
Ready to Apply?
Our Volunteer Opportunities Pack and Volunteer Application Form are attached and available to download.
If you're interested in joining our volunteer team, simply complete the application form and email it to us. (Email address included in the application pack)
Once we've received your application, we'll arrange an informal telephone chat to discuss the volunteer role(s) you're interested in, answer any questions you may have, and help you find the opportunity that's the best fit for you.
We look forward to hearing from you!
We're a local charity working in the community to support older people, their families and carers. We want everyone to be able to love later life.


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We are asking Local Coordinators to launch Amnesty Human Rights Where You Live initiatives in their area of the East Midlands, helping to bring together local people with an interest in human rights. This is an on-the-ground role promoting activism in your area.
Over the next twelve months, Coordinators would then support their local team to:
Raise awareness of and campaign on human rights issues locally.
Persuade local politicians to put human rights at the heart of their decisions
Engage their local community and ‘change the conversation’ on human rights
Mark International Human Rights Day on 10 December
Set up an Amnesty local group with fundraising to enable future campaigning
They would also have the chance to team up with other Coordinators to help develop and deliver a human rights campaign for the East Midlands.
This is a great opportunity to make a difference in your local area on issues you are passionate about while also gaining experience and confidence with a wide range of campaign and communication skills.
What support would I get?
Coordinators will be supported at every step by the Amnesty East Midlands Regional Organiser and other staff, who will provide:
Support for a local launch meeting for Human Rights Where You Live
Training in knowledge and skills
1-1 coaching
Organising, campaigning and fundraising resources
Face-to-face and online networking with other activists as a regional team.
My main staff point of contact would be: East Midlands Regional Organiser
All Coordinators would:
Communicate regularly with the East Midlands Regional Organiser
Feedback on their activities on a regular and structured basis.
Aim to attend a reasonable number of core training and networking sessions online and in-person, depending on individual circumstances.
What skills and knowledge are needed?
Some knowledge of your local area in the East Midlands.
Good written and oral communications skills
Experience of team-working
Basic IT competency (email, word processing, etc.) and internet access
Experience of campaigning is always welcome but not essential – we find that people often have skills from something else they have done that would be very helpful for the role.
How much time is needed?
We would estimate around 2-3 hours a week would be the average, although there may be some periods where more or less commitment is needed. We’d ask that you commit to your local Human Rights Where You Live project for at least one year, although we recognize that people’s circumstances do change.
We also understand that this role may need to fit around your family, studies, caring or other commitments.
Any other requirements?
Coordinators would need to be living in the East Midlands and unlikely to move in the next 12 months. We welcome interest from students at East Midlands universities.
We would ask that any Coordinator be at least 18. However, if you are under 18 but would still like to get involved in Amnesty, please do get in touch to find more about our youth groups.
We welcome interest from people who are already volunteering with another community or campaign group with an interest in human rights, and who are interested in doing a local Human Rights Where You Live project as a collaboration between Amnesty and that group.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Across the UK, our volunteer groups play a vital part in supporting people affected by MS, bringing people together and connecting our local MS communities.
As a Communications Volunteer you’ll play a key role in promoting your group to people in your area affected by MS, and helping them feel connected. You could be editing newsletters, responding to information requests, or developing engaging content for social media — depending on what the group needs.
In this role you’ll develop your writing skills, and gain experience of communicating across a range of digital channels.
Most importantly you’ll be helping us engage with lots of people and get the word out to people with MS about support to help them live their lives to the full.
Why we want you
As one of our wonderful volunteers, you can get involved in:
What you will be doing
The skills you need
What's in it for you:
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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OVERALL PURPOSE
Overall Responsibility for Co-ordinating the service delivery and impact measurement of a chosen WFRC Project on a day-to-day basis.
This is an exciting and unique opportunity to be instrumental in the growth and development of a fast-growing women & children’s charity. We are looking for someone to be an integral part of our team by ‘masterminding’ all aspects of running a chosen community project.
With your positive approach, you will enjoy working proactively and have the ability to juggle multiple tasks and respond to the day to day needs of the programme. You will be a confident communicator with the ability to build rapport and get conversations going with a wide range of people. You will lead and coordinate a team of volunteers in the implementation and provision of a responsive, high quality and service user-focused project. Please note that this is an unpaid voluntary role, however, volunteer expenses will be covered for the right candidate.
OPERATIONAL TASKS
Project Implementation & Delivery:
· Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
· Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations to guide project execution.
· Lead project team and facilitate effective communication and collaboration among team members.
· Assign tasks, set priorities, and ensure that project milestones and deadlines are met.
· Identify potential risks and obstacles to project success and develop mitigation strategies.
· Coordinate the allocation of resources, including budget, personnel, and materials, to support project activities.
· Optimise resource utilisation and identify opportunities for cost savings or efficiencies.
· Communicate project status, updates, and outcomes to internal and external stakeholders.
· Establish and implement quality assurance processes to ensure that project deliverables meet established standards and requirements.
· Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including project plans, schedules, budgets, and reports.
· Prepare and present project status reports, dashboards, and presentations to senior management and stakeholders.
Volunteer Management:
® To oversee recruitment, induction and training of all new project volunteers.
® To supervise, performance manage, appraise and support the professional development of project volunteers.
® To communicate regularly with volunteers via phone, emails, and other means of communication.
® To manage and authorize volunteer expenses.
® To recognize and appreciate volunteers’ efforts.
Evaluation, Monitoring & Performance:
® To set up monitoring and evaluation systems and ensure volunteer compliance.
® To produce quarterly and ad hoc performance reports.
® To monitor performance regularly, taking action where under-performance is identified in liaison with management.
Personnel & Training & Communication:
® To identify training needs and undertake "in-house" and external training as requested and approved by line manager.
® To develop one’s own professional growth with input from line manager.
SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Essential Skills & Experience:
· Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
· Excellent written & verbal communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
· Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
· Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a proactive and results-oriented mindset.
· Experience in the non-profit sector or with social impact projects is preferred but not required.
· Strong office administration skills, with experience in overseeing office operations.
· Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and meet deadlines.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access).
To be a lifeline for disadvantaged women, children & families, supporting & empowering them to overcome barriers & increase the quality of their life



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Can you spare 3 hours a week to make a difference to the lives of children? Home-Start Volunteers offer support, friendship and practical help to families.
We are looking for compassionate, non-judgemental and caring individuals to join our community of volunteers to share their parenting experiences and knowledge with families. Home-Start is one of the leading family support charities in the UK and Home-Start Warrington and Cheshire work in Northwich, Warrington and Winsford. Our volunteers provide a weekly, one-to-one home-visiting service. We help families from all backgrounds, with at least one child in the household under the age of 5 years, through their most challenging times.
Your role will be to offer support to a family you are matched with and support them in the way that they would like: this may include help with practical tasks such as getting out of the house, attending appointments, an extra pair of hands on a trip to the park or a playgroup, role-modelling how to play with children or helping to get organised. It could also involve empathising and supporting through emotional issues in a compassionate and non-judgmental way. All visits are a maximum of three hours, once per week and all take place Monday to Thursday, between 9am and 4pm (and only when our office is open).
Home Start also deliver targeted groups to support families, a place for families to connect, learn and play together. Volunteers support Home Start staff to deliver groups for families – from helping to set up/clear away, role-modelling playing with the children to parents and offering friendly emotional support to parents.
We will train you to Home Start Warrington and Cheshire standards of excellence. The training is free and is delivered by a combination of online modules and four, weekly, face to face sessions with one of our Family Support Coordinators.
The course will cover
The role of a Home-Start volunteer
Values, attitudes and inclusivity
Confidentiality
Listening and communication
Meeting the needs of families and children
Safeguarding
Our next volunteer course of preparation is due to start in September. We offer the course in two locations - Warrington on Tuesday's or Winsford on Thursday's.
Volunteers will receive ongoing support and supervision from our Family Support Coordinators and there are opportunities for further training. Your experience, attributes and competencies will be recognised, and you will have the opportunity to develop them further.
Home-Start Warrington and Cheshire is committed to safer recruitment practise as an important part of safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults. Any offer of a voluntary role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check, two satisfactory references and to have completed our preparation course and signed our Code of Conduct and relevant policies and procedures before they will be able to volunteer with a family or at one of our groups or events.
Make a difference for children in Northwich, Warrington and Winsford and enquire today.
Empowering families to give children the best start, because childhood cannot wait

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