‘Support from Home Start is tremendous, they are always available for advice and support. The coordinators are very caring who treat all volunteers and families with a great deal of respect’ – Pat, Home-Start Volunteer
Keep an eye out for the dates for our next course here!
To apply please email info@homestartmcr.org.uk or call 0161 721 4493
The course runs once a week for 6 weeks from 9.15am – 2.30pm Venue TBC
Please see below for dates and session content.
| Date | Session content |
| Week 1 | – Welcome – Introductions – Role of volunteer & becoming a volunteer |
| Week 2 | – How Home-Start helps families – Getting started as a volunteer -Listening skills |
| Week 3 | – Family life & Supporting families with disabilities – Parenting skills |
| Week 4 | – Domestic abuse awareness – Supporting parents with mental health issues |
| Week 5 | – Confidentiality – Values & attitudes – Commitment & boundaries |
| Week 6 | – Safeguarding – Contact sheets – Graduation |
