Volunteer
At the heart of Home-Start is the belief that parents play the key role in giving their children the best start in life and that other parents have the experience and understanding to support those families who need help.
We rely on volunteers to provide this support.
Without our volunteers Home-Start simply would not exist
We currently have 30 volunteers but we have a list of families waiting for support. We are always looking for caring people with a genuine desire to make a difference to families in the Wokingham Borough to volunteer with us.
In return we will provide all the training, guidance and support you need to be effective and make a real difference, whilst also providing you with the opportunity to meet new friends, enhance your wellbeing and develop transferable skills to take into the workplace.
Preparation course
The three week preparation course runs for five hours a week at a venue in or around Wokingham.
It takes the form of a fun and interactive workshop to ensure that you fully understand how we work and what to expect – we will never place you with a family unless you feel happy, confident and ready.
It is not an academic course, but you will get out what you put in. The learning is done through small group activities and discussions. You will be given a folder of materials, which will be your reference for the duration of the course and beyond. You will be supported fully throughout your journey with Home-Start Wokingham by a Scheme Coordinator.
We aim to run 2-3 courses a year. To find out the date of the next course please get in touch.