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Home-Start in Waverley is a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families with at least one child under five years of age.
Home-Start is a local community network of trained volunteers and expert support helping families with young children through their challenging times. The earliest years make the biggest difference. We are there for parents when they need us the most because childhood can't wait!
What Home-Start offers
Working together with families in support of family life we aim to increase their confidence and independence by:
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Providing a volunteer with parenting experience to visit parents with young children at home
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Offering support, friendship, practical assistance and a listening ear
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Reassuring families that difficulties in bringing up children are not unusual and encouraging enjoyment of family life
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Encouraging the parents strengths and emotional wellbeing for the ultimate benefit of the children
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Encouraging families to widen their network of relationships and effectively use support and services available within the community
If you would like to find out more about what we offer, please see our website Get Support | Home-Start Waverley
Become a Home-Start Volunteer
Volunteers are the backbone of this essential support service, providing non-judgmental and confidential support to families with young children in their own homes. Our volunteers bring a wealth of knowledge and experience, this combined with our comprehensive volunteer preparation programme, and continued co-ordinator supervision ensures families receive the most appropriate support, that is tailored to their individual needs.
If you are interested in volunteering for Home-Start in Waverley, please email,