Training & Support

Training & Support for Volunteers

The Home-Start Organisers support volunteers in their work with families offering training for the role and regular supervision.

Commitment required:

  • F%20DSC_9189_trustees_and_laptop_jpgA Free Initial course of preparation is undertaken.   The course is normally one day a week for 10 weeks, 9.30am – 2.30pm. All volunteers need to be prepared to offer their support to a family.
    example of prep course The example shown here is subject to change
  • Time with families each week – To ensure the we give the best support we ask volunteers to spend time with at least one family per week, the norm is for 2-3 hours but a little more maybe requires depending on the needs of the family.
  • Willingness to accept regular support and supervision in respect of their voluntary activity from the staff at Home-Start Herefordshire.
  • We recognise that volunteers may stop volunteering at any time due to their own circumstances changing,  but we would hope our volunteers would be able to offer their time to Home-Start for at least twelve months or more

Next Volunteer Preparation Courses

 Free or Accredited

Volunteer Preparation Course
starts 20th January 2022

    runs once a week for 10 weeks
9.30 -2.30pm
Venue:- to be confirmed
Suite 1, Unit 1, Thorn Business Park
Rotherwas, Hereford, HR2 6JT
Contact for more details: 01432 371212
Home-Start Herefordshire is committed to safer recruitment practice as an important part of safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults