Home Visiting Volunteer

About Home-Start Hampshire

At Home-Start Hampshire, we believe that every parent deserves a bit of help when things get tough. We are part of a national network of over 300 local Home-Starts, but our heart is right here in your community. Our mission is simple: to help families rediscover the fun in family life. We do this by:

• Building Confidence: Visiting parents in their own homes to offer support and practical assistance.
• Providing Reassurance: Reminding parents that their challenges aren't "unique" and that they aren't alone. 
• Focusing on Strengths: Encouraging a parent’s emotional well-being to ensure their children have the best possible start.
• Expert Support: Backed by Home-Start UK, our volunteers receive professional, up-to-date training to provide the highest standard of care. Because childhood can't wait.

Join us in making a lasting impact on a local family’s future.

Make a Difference in Rushmoor & Hart! Do you have parenting experience and a couple of hours to spare? Become a "friendly face" for a local family going through a tough time. Whether it's a listening ear for a parent or playing games with the kids, your support can help a family get the fun back into life!

Why join us?

• Meaningful Impact: You'll see the direct difference you make as families grow in confidence.
• Personal Growth: Our volunteers often find they learn just as much about themselves as the families they help.
• Flexible Volunteering: Visit a family for 1–2 hours weekly or fortnightly at a time that suits you both.
• Full Support: We provide flexible eLearning you can do in your own time, plus ongoing guidance from our friendly Coordinators.

What you’ll be doing:

• Offering a non-judgemental, listening ear to overwhelmed parents.
• Helping families get out to the park or local groups.
• Reading stories, playing, and simply being supportive.

Skills

What you need:

• Parenting experience and a warm, caring nature.
• A reliable, non-judgemental approach.
• About 2 hours a week to spare.