Volunteer For Us
Become a Home-Start Volunteer
What do you get out of being a volunteer?
Our volunteers often tell us how rewarding their time with us is. You’ll have incredible satisfaction in knowing you’re helping families in need of support.
We will provide 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 transferrable skills to take into the workplace.
Will you join us?
Our roles are flexible and are available across 18 local authorities in Wales. Whether you have family commitments, work full-time, are a student or are retired, we’ve got a role for you.
How can I apply?
Please do get in touch with volunteering@homestartcymru.org.uk and someone will get in touch with you to chat further.
A Home-Start Cymru volunteer should:
- Have a positive attitude to working with people of any gender, family status or sexual identity, or who are from any ethnic origin, culture, or religion, or who may have a disability.
- Demonstrate a sensitive and caring attitude towards others.
- Be clear about confidentiality.
- Be reliable.
- Have good communication skills including an ability to listen.
- Have a warm and open personality and a sense of humour.
- Be able to work as a member of a team.
