Home-Start
Rotherham

Phone us: 01709 829165    Free Info Line: 0800 068 6338

All parents know that those early years before children go off to school are vital in a child's life. At Home-Start we believe parents have the key role in creating a secure childhood for their children. It's just that sometimes they need a bit of help...your help.

Home-Start Rotherham has a good reputation within the Voluntary Sector, providing opportunities for volunteers to develop new skills, meet new people, feel valued and have fun.

Our staff are there to support you to ensure that you get the most from your volunteering experience.

Quick guide to becoming a Home-Start volunteer

• You must be a parent or have parenting experience
• You should have an understanding about the pressures of bringing up a family
• You will have to attend our free 10 week volunteer preparation course with other new potential volunteers before being linked with your first family - travel expenses are paid during training and while you support a family
• You will have to undergo a criminal record check at enhanced level
• You will be supported by Home-Start Rotherham during the time you are visiting families

Become a Home-Start Rotherham Trustee

Home-Start Rotherham's Trustees bring a wide range of experience and skills to the Trustee Board. We believe that all life's experiences can help a Trustee to discharge their duty effectively.

You may have specific skills in finance, personnel, IT or you may have substantial experience of parenting or voluntary work, for example. Home-Start Rotherham values all these skills.

If you are interested in becoming a Trustee please download our Management Board Information document and our Trustee Skills Audit & Application form.

I would just like to say a big thank you to Home-Start Rotherham for giving me extra strings to my bow! My learning on your brill course has been and will continue to be very valuable to me. It also looks pretty darn good on my CV.

A Home-Start Rotherham volunteer