Q. I think I’d like to be a volunteer for Home-Start; what qualifications do I need?

A. You need to have parenting experience and a caring, understanding attitude to young families who are experiencing difficulties.

Q. How do I apply to be a volunteer?

A. If you are interested in volunteering for Home-Start Tamworth please contact us on 01827 62400 or contact us

Q. What is the commitment for Home-Start volunteers?

A. You need to be able to offer to visit a family once or twice a week for a couple of hours each time. The initial training is a Preparation Course that runs one day a week for 6 weeks, and other training days are offered bi-monthly. You will also have regular contact with the Home-Start co-ordinators.

Q. I don’t fancy being a “home-visiting” volunteer, what else could I do to help?

A. We need volunteers to help out with the Family Group. We also need volunteers with business skills to join the Trustee Board.