Stage 4. Delivering your programme
You've designed it, you've set it up and are now delivering your programme.
Guide sections
1. Recruiting your first cohort of volunteers
2 pages in this section.
2. Coordinating pathways to support
3 pages in this section.
Ensure recruiting pregnant women for support aligns with training your volunteers. This requires careful coordination.
3. Managing referrals
1 page in this section.
Ensure a positive journey of support for every pregnant woman, expectant father or partner.
4. Managing volunteers
1 page in this section.
Volunteers need to be part of a strong network to feel safe, valued and supported. Giving peer supporters a high-quality volunteer experience will also impact on retention.
5. Record Keeping
1 page in this section.
6. Delivering Volunteer training
5 pages in this section.
Ongoing informal group learning in tandem with volunteering experience.
7. Delivering effective home visits
1 page in this section.
Focused support that is parent-led and nurtures confidence.
8. Supervising volunteers
1 page in this section.
Making it meaningful and effective
9. Safeguarding
1 page in this section.
Safeguarding children, young people and ‘adults at risk’ from harm is everybody’s responsibility.
10. Off-shoot projects
1 page in this section.
11. Resources to download
1 page in this section.
12. Further support and help
1 page in this section.
Where to get further support if needed.