Becoming a volunteer with Home-Start Essex is incredibly rewarding. You get to give something back to your community and you have the potential to make a long-lasting difference to families.
You also get to:
- Meet new people
- Make new friends
- Make a difference in your community
- Attend our social events
- Gain new skills and experience which could support you into employment
- Share your experience with others
Our Telephone Support volunteers provide emotional support and guidance to families through one-to-one phone calls with a parent/carer. You offer time, a listening ear, and a common-sense approach to help a family through a difficult time. You will support families with a weekly phone call for a period of three months.