Host Home
Host Home volunteers can have a powerful impact in the lives of struggling families, especially when the family doesn’t have a network of family or friends who they can turn to. Host Homes offer short-term overnight accommodation to children. Depending on the needs of the family and the preferences/availability of the volunteer, this may be two nights a month for 4-6 months or can be for one-off situations, like a parent going into hospital, for example. There is also the opportunity to host mums and babies, usually for 4-6 weeks following the birth of the baby. Host Homes can choose the type of hosting they do and the age, gender and location of children they host. Host Homes are in control of their volunteering and can take a break at any time. After applying, Host Homes will go through our Safer Recruitment Process to ensure they are well trained, equipped and supported each step of the way. Sometimes one night can make all the difference in a child’s life.
About Safe Families for Children
Safe Families is a charity that works with 35+ local authorities around the UK. Safe Families offer hope, belonging and support to children, families and care leavers; we do this primarily, but not exclusively, with and through local churches.
What skills do I need?
Our Host Homes come from a variety of backgrounds. Some experience with children is desirable but no qualifications are necessary as we train and equip all our Host Homes. We match Host Home volunteers to families based on the skills, experiences and preferences of the volunteer so as volunteers never feel out of their comfort zone.
Posted for
Safe Families for Children
Interests
- Children
- Families and Parenting
Activities
- Supporting People and Befriending
Details
- Age restrictions
18 plus - Child Protection Policy (where relevant)
- DBS check required
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Training provided
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Vulnerable Adults Policy (where relevant)
When can I volunteer?
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Afternoon | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Evening | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Availability Details
Any days – we will match volunteers with families depending on the need of the family and the availability of volunteers. It can be fortnightly or monthly for the same reason.
Location
This opportunity can be carried out whilst working from home.
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