Home-start Perth is a family support charity covering the whole of Perthshire. We recruit, train and support volunteers to help families with young children.
All kinds of families can find it hard to cope for all sorts of reasons, maybe because of mental or physical illness, disability of a child or parent, or because of a parent’s post natal depression, bereavement or isolation. We support any parent with at least one child under the age of 5.
At Home-start Perth we believe that parents have the key role in creating a secure childhood for their children. It’s just that sometimes they need a bit of help. That’s where our volunteers step in…
As a home visiting volunteer you will visit your family for 2 hours per week in their own home, offering whatever supports that particular family may need: someone to listen, support to integrate in the local community which in turn will reduce isolation, helping solve problems that parents can’t face alone. It’s what makes Home-start Perth unique – we can offer exactly what the family needs, increasing their confidence and building better lives for their children.
As a volunteer you will receive full training, and support is offered from your coordinators throughout your time with Home-start. Our volunteers, like our families, come from all walks of life.
Interested? Our next Volunteer PREP course starts on Thursday 23rd February and will be held in our offices in Highland House, Perth, although applications are invited from anywhere in Perthshire. The course runs for 6 consecutive Thursdays, 0930-1430, covering everything you will need to become a home visiting Volunteer.