Home-Visiting Volunteer

Home-Start Merton

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Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring

No specific skills are required—your own experience of raising children is the most important thing you bring. A friendly, caring approach and an understanding of the challenges of parenting are essential. We welcome all kinds of additional skills that could benefit families. Whether you speak another language, enjoy arts and crafts, play a musical instrument, or have any other interests or talents, we’d love to hear about them and will aim to match you with a family who can benefit from your strengths. Above all, we value volunteers who are non‑judgemental, respectful of being welcomed into a family’s life, and who treat parents as equals.

You’ll benefit from continued training, the rewarding experience of supporting families in your community, and opportunities to join volunteer forums and special appreciation events.

Volunteers are asked to provide around two hours of support each week (scheduled with the family) and to commit to the role for at least one year.

Further location details may be provided below.

Silvia Romani

Families are based across the London Borough of Merton, and the Home Start Merton office is located in South Wimbledon.

The office is a short walk from South Wimbledon Tube Station and Wimbledon Train Station. The 200 bus stops on Haydon's Road which is a short walk from the office.

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Call the office or visit our website for more information.

We aim to make volunteering as accessible as possible. This includes offering online training that can be completed at your own pace and working with volunteers to understand any adjustments they may need. Our regular supervision and open communication ensure volunteers feel confident, valued, and able to participate fully.