NEW volunteers are wanted to help families in the Lutterworth area.
Home-Start South Leicestershire is looking to expand its team, which helps families with young children across Harborough District.
The charity’s annual eight-session preparation course starts on Wednesday April 15, taking place during school hours.
The charity supports families facing difficulties as new parents, or coping with complex life situations – such as financial crises, isolation and loneliness, managing mental or physical ill health, or living with disabilities and long-term conditions.
Charity Manager Stella Renwick said: “The help given by volunteers is bespoke to each family based on their individual circumstances. You could be going for a play in the park with the children, helping the family get out to the library or be a listening ear to a parent feeling stressed.
“We need volunteers from a range of backgrounds because we reach lots of different families, and a suitable match of family to volunteer is crucial.
“We’re hoping to attract more male volunteers this year, as they are currently under-represented in our charity and an absent positive role-model in many families.”
The charity wants to hear from anyone who has a couple of hours a week to spare, personal experience of parenting, and is interested in making a new connection to help a local family.
The charity provides full training, practical support and occasional social events.
Visit www.home-startsouthleics.org.uk, email [email protected] or call 01858 467982 for more information.
