“‘I am completely confident to talk to my volunteer about everything, knowing she will not judge me and that she genuinely tries to help me and cares about us.”
For 2023 to 2024
Volunteer with Home-Start
With just a couple of hours a week, you can help transform the lives of families in your community.
Volunteers are at the heart of Home-Start. The time you gift to volunteer makes a genuine difference and has a lasting impact on families and children.
Home-Start is one of Greater Manchester’s leading family support charities.
For over 30 years, our incredible Home-Start volunteers have been offering emotional and practical support to families.
Why? Because parenting can be hard for so many reasons. Our volunteers offer:-
- A listening ear
- A shoulder to cry on
- A practical pair of hands
Volunteer Opportunities
Take a look at our opportunities below to see what’s right for you, or contact us to chat about what you’re looking for!
Volunteer with Families
Offer weekly emotional and practical support to parents and their children in their own homes.
Volunteer with Dad Matters
Join our Dad Matters volunteer team, providing peer support & sharing information for new dads.
If you would like more information about becoming a volunteer, complete our Volunteer Enquiry form by clicking on the button below or call our offices directly on 0161 721 4493
If you are ready to apply to become a volunteer with families for us, then please fill in the Volunteer Application form by clicking on the button below, or if you’d like to receive a paper application call our offices directly on 0161 721 4493
If you are ready to apply to become a Dad Matters volunteer for us, then please fill in the Dad Matters Volunteer Application form by clicking on the button below, or if you’d like to receive a paper application call our offices directly on 0161 721 4493
If you’d prefer to listen to a description of our volunteer roles, please click below
Childhood is precious, by joining our volunteer army, you’ll be helping to give children across Greater Manchester the childhood they deserve.
We know that there are many questions and concerns about becoming a family support volunteer, so why not browse through our FAQs below and hear from some of our current volunteers of their experiences volunteering with Home-Start.
Feel inspired? Then please find out more!
What is visiting a family like?
Will I be safe supported and prepared?
What will it be like visiting a stranger?