You will provide families with practical and emotional support, guidance and encouragement, visiting them at home once a week, or through regular telephone/ video calls/text, for a period of up to six months. You will develop a relationship with the family and work with them in a variety of ways; offering a listening ear, encouraging positive parenting, and helping with nursery/school readiness. You will encourage the family to explore and reflect and come up with their own solutions.

Parent Mentor Volunteers are expected to:
• Take part in our full training course – online learning & 4 Zoom sessions with a group
• Commit to supporting a family through weekly visits in the home of 1-2 hours or through regular telephone/ video calls/text for a period of 6 months.
• Travel to and from volunteers home / meeting place
• Follow up from the visits by completing a Family Support Contact Record