Registered office: Home-Start UK

2 Salisbury Road, Leicester,  LEI 7QR Tel: 0116 233 9955 Fax: 0116 233 0232

Home-Start Deveron , 5 - 7 Strait Path, Banff, AB45 1AD

Registered Company No: SC280867  Registered Charity No: SC026191 Tel: 01261 819964  

E-mail info@homestartdeveron.org.uk  Wbesite: homestartdeveron.org.uk

Philippa, a mother of three and a Home-Start volunteer...

Home-Start appealed to me because it was a charity devoted to the family. I felt I had a great deal of experience in this and therefore something to offer.

When I met my first family I immediately warmed to them. Although I was asked to give practical help, it soon became apparent that the mother needed emotional support as well. It took some months for her to talk about this, and it really felt like a breakthrough.

The most obvious reward is the sense of helping people. Being a volunteer can occasionally be emotionally draining, but there are also poignant moments; for example when a child in your Home-Start family tells you he loves you, or the mother says she doesn't know how she would manage without you, it feels wonderful.

As a Home-Start volunteer I never feel isolated. I am part of a team and know that if I encounter any difficulties I can contact my Home-Start organiser at anytime for support. I have found being a volunteer for Home-Start an extremely positive experience.