Our Volunteers

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Amazing Work

Home-Start South & West Devon has an excellent reputation within the Voluntary Sector, providing opportunities for volunteers to develop new skills, meet new people, feel valued and have fun, with the support of staff committed to ensuring that they get the most from their volunteering experience.

Volunteer Impact
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Who are Home-Start volunteers?

Our volunteers are committed and caring people who offer their time freely.

They are usually parents themselves and bring with them personal experience, skills and knowledge of the resources available within their local area.

They are friendly and approachable and can be relied on and trusted by parents to listen without being judgmental, and to respect the needs of each individual family.

About Us
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All volunteers

Undertake an 8 week course of preparation which takes place one day a week during school hours. This fully prepares volunteers for their role.

  • Receive support both during the preparation course and after, when they are supporting Home-Start families from a designated co-ordinator.

  • Receive additional special training, can access free career development training and attend social events throughout the year.

  • Receive travel expenses whilst volunteering for Home-Start.

Join us

What Our Volunteers Say!

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A smiling elderly woman with glasses and short blonde hair stands outdoors in front of green foliage, wearing a purple t-shirt with white text and an orange long-sleeve shirt underneath.

“Being a volunteer with Home-Start has enabled me to meet lots of lovely families and be part of their lives. This was wonderful for me as it came at a time when my children were growing up and becoming independent.”

“Home-Start South & West Devon are supportive and provide lots of training. At the start of the prep course we were all very nervous, but by the end we were excited to meet our families!”

Do you like what you hear?

Then JOIN our fantastic Volunteer team…

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