Lois Rowlands, senior coordinator at the charity, said: “Families are either supported by a volunteer visiting them at home once a week for a couple of hours.
“The volunteer can provide practical and emotional support, a listening ear, support a family getting out and about, maybe to the park or the shops, support for parents who have twins and triplets. The things volunteer support with often as unique as the families themselves!”
It also runs three family groups for those families who would like to get out and meet other families.
At the family groups the charity provides quality play experiences for babies and preschool children, as well as the opportunity for families to get to know each other and make friends. Attendance at the group is by referral only.
Home-Start Chichester & District is currently looking for volunteers for the Midhurst and Petworth area.
All volunteers are required to attend a six week training course that takes place weekly during school hours. The course covers issues with…
