Do you want to do something amazing?
We are looking for new volunteers.

If you would like to become a home-visiting volunteer supporting families across Bradford, then this is your chance!

Do you want to

  • Develop new skills?
  • Progress your career?
  • Improve interpersonal skills?
  • Have better health and well-being?
  • Have more self-confidence?
  • Put a smile on someone’s face?

Then volunteering with Home-Start Bradford District could be the start of a fabulous new journey for you in 2024.

The volunteer preparation course starts on Tuesday 17 September 2024 and will run for six weeks on Tuesdays as follows:

WHEN: Starting Tuesday 17 September 2024 10:00am-2:00pm
WHERE: The Thornbury Centre, 79 Leeds Old Rd, Bradford, BD3 8JX

Tuesday 17 September 2024
Tuesday 24 September 2024
Tuesday 1 October 2024
Tuesday 8 October 2024
Tuesday 15 October 2024
Tuesday 22 October 2024

You will learn so much including:

  • Welcome, Introduction and role
  • Values & attitudes; communication
  • Supporting parents & meeting the needs of children
  • Confidentiality and diary sheets
  • Safeguarding children
  • Bringing the course to a close & expenses

A catch-up session will be available for any missed modules.

Find out more about becoming a Home-Start volunteer.

Each volunteer will need to have completed an application form (including providing contact details to obtain two references) had an interview and provided documents for a DBS check.

How do I apply?
Application forms are available from hsbd@homestartbradford.co.uk, by ringing 01274 666711 or visiting: https://www.homestartbradford.co.uk/volunteers

Have a read of our volunteer stories to see what they have to say about volunteering with Home-Start Bradford District.